Methuen city, Massachusetts
Methuen city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Methuen city is a geographic entity located in Essex County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 54,584. The land area covers 22.21 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 54,584 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs | ±1.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 18,691 | ±534 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 19,191 | ±510 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 18,691 | ±534 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 500 | ±214 |
| Median Home Value | $499,700 | ±$16,529 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,749 | ±$91 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $113,310 | ±$6,977 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,042 | ±$2,277 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | ±1.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4,162 | ±734 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 28,385 | ±747 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.2% | ±1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 54,272 (2024)
ID: 166445
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
41 PLEASANT ST, RM 306, METHUEN MA 01844-3179
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Methuen | KG-08 | Methuen, MA | |
| Regular School Methuen | KG-08 | Methuen, MA | |
| Regular School Methuen | PK-KG | Methuen, MA | |
| Regular School Methuen | KG-08 | Methuen, MA | |
| Regular School Methuen | 09-12 | Methuen, MA | |
| Regular School Methuen | KG-08 | Methuen, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Westford, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Lowell, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-08 | Lawrence, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-13 | Hudson, NH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 70 EAST STREET, METHUEN, MA, 01844 |
(978) 687-0156
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New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts
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College Vocational | 3.2 mi away | 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA, 01845-1048 |
9789652969
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NEVINS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 305 BROADWAY, METHUEN, MA, 01844 |
(978) 686-4080
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Spa Tech Institute-North Andover
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College Vocational | 3.4 mi away | 202 Sutton Street Suite 460, North Andover, MA, 01845-1613 |
9786205250
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LAWRENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 51 LAWRENCE ST., LAWRENCE, MA, 01841 |
(978) 620-3600
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Massachusetts School of Law
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College | 4.3 mi away | 500 Federal St Woodland Park, Andover, MA, 01810 |
9786810800
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KELLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 234 MAIN STREET, SALEM, NH, 03079 |
(603) 898-7064
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Northpoint Bible College
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College | 5.3 mi away | 320 South Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01835 |
9784783400
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STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 345 MAIN STREET, NORTH ANDOVER, MA, 01845 |
(978) 688-9505
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Merrimack College
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College | 5.8 mi away | 315 Turnpike St, North Andover, MA, 01845 |
9788375000
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LAWRENCE, MA US, located 3.1 miles from Methuen city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.1° | 19.6° | 27.3° | 4.17" | — |
| February | 37.3° | 21.4° | 29.4° | 3.77" | — |
| March | 44.9° | 29.7° | 37.3° | 4.68" | — |
| April | 57.2° | 40.0° | 48.6° | 4.15" | — |
| May | 68.0° | 49.8° | 58.9° | 3.81" | — |
| June | 77.3° | 59.2° | 68.2° | 4.11" | — |
| July | 82.9° | 64.8° | 73.8° | 3.66" | — |
| August | 81.4° | 63.8° | 72.6° | 3.72" | — |
| September | 74.2° | 56.3° | 65.3° | 3.90" | — |
| October | 61.8° | 44.4° | 53.1° | 4.69" | — |
| November | 50.8° | 34.8° | 42.8° | 3.85" | — |
| December | 40.6° | 26.2° | 33.4° | 4.74" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lawrence city | City | 3.1 mi | — |
| Haverhill city | City | 5.4 mi | — |
| Andover CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| Lowell city | City | 10.2 mi | — |
| Boxford CDP | CDP | 11.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2500940675. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.