Here's what it costs to live in Methuen, Massachusetts, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,749 per month, while the typical home is valued around $499,700. Households earn a median of $113,310 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$113,310
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,749
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$499,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
53,475
Latest estimate
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Methuen?
The cost of living index for Methuen is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Methuen?
The median gross rent in Methuen is $1,749 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Methuen?
The median household income in Methuen is $113,310 per year.
What is the median home value in Methuen?
The median home value in Methuen is $499,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Methuen?
Air quality data for Methuen is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Methuen?
Tax data for Massachusetts is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
