Merrimack Valley · Town guide
Living in Methuen, MA.
A large, mostly residential town north of Lawrence with I-93 and I-495 access and single-family prices below many of its neighbors.
Methuen at a glance
- Median single-family
- $600,000
- ▼ 3.2% vs. last year
- Median condo
- $418,000
- ▼ 7.1% vs. last year
- Days on market
- 33
- single-family, year to date
- Sale vs. original list
- 100.7%
- single-family, year to date
- Residential tax rate
- $10.40
- per $1,000, FY2026
- Population
- 54,272
- 2024 Census estimate, +2.4% since 2020
- To Boston
- 26 mi
- straight line to City Hall
- MBTA rail & ferry
- No MBTA rail station in town
Methuen market · August 2026 year to date
The numbers, before the opinions.
| Measure | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $600,000 | $418,000 |
| Change vs. last year | ▼ 3.2% | ▼ 7.1% |
| Sales closed | 189 | 66 |
| Median days on market | 33 | 38 |
| Sale price vs. original list | 100.7% | 99.4% |
| For sale at month end | 51 | 17 |
| Months of supply | 2.0 | 1.9 |
Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Methuen Local Market Update (PDF, opens in a new tab) (MLS PIN data). Year-to-date figures except homes for sale and months of supply, which are for the latest month. A town median is a starting point; the right price is street by street.
Side by side · August 2026 year to date
How does Methuen compare with nearby towns?
| Town | Median single-family | Median condo | Days on market | Tax rate (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen | $600,000 ▼ 3.2% | $418,000 | 33 | $10.40 |
| Lawrence | $535,000 ▼ 2.7% | $325,000 | 32 | $8.64 |
| North Andover | $1,005,000 ▲ 10.6% | $412,000 | 34 | $11.24 |
| Andover | $1,210,000 ▲ 13.0% | $525,000 | 31 | $12.31 |
| Haverhill | $615,000 ▲ 2.1% | $423,250 | 33 | $10.61 |
| Dracut | $599,900 ▲ 2.2% | $392,000 | 28 | $9.67 |
Year-to-date medians from each town's MAR Local Market Update; tax rates per $1,000 from the Mass. Division of Local Services. Nearby = closest town centers among the towns I cover.
Town guide
What it's like to live in Methuen.
What is it like to live in Methuen?
Methuen wraps around Lawrence on the north and west. It's mostly residential, with neighborhoods ranging from the historic center to newer subdivisions, and it sits at the junction of I-93 and I-495.
It's a practical choice for buyers who drive and want more space than the nearby cities offer.
What are Methuen's neighborhoods like?
A quick orientation, not a ranking:
| Area | What it's like | Worth a look if you want |
|---|---|---|
| Methuen center | Historic town center with older homes | A traditional center |
| Near I-93 | Suburban neighborhoods with highway access | Commuting by car |
| Outer neighborhoods | Newer subdivisions toward the New Hampshire line | Newer homes and space |
What does housing look like in Methuen?
Methuen is mostly single-family, with capes, colonials, ranches, and newer homes, plus condo complexes and some multifamilies near the Lawrence line.
How is the commute from Methuen to Boston?
Methuen has no MBTA rail station. Residents use commuter rail in Lawrence or Andover, or drive on I-93 and I-495.
Where do people spend time in Methuen?
- The Methuen Memorial Music Hall
- Forest Lake and conservation areas
- The Spicket River
What should buyers and sellers know about Methuen?
- No rail in town; map your commute.
- Homes near I-93 or I-495 can have highway noise.
For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Methuen Public Schools).
Questions people actually ask.
Does Methuen have a train?
No MBTA rail station in town. Nearby stations in Lawrence and Andover are commonly used.
Is Methuen affordable?
Its single-family median was below many neighboring towns through August 2026.
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What would a Methuen home cost per month?
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What is the median home price in Methuen, MA?
The median single-family sale price in Methuen was $600,000 for August 2026 year to date, compared with $620,000 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $418,000. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).
How fast are homes selling in Methuen?
Single-family homes that sold in Methuen during August 2026 year to date spent a median of about 33 days on market and sold for 100.7% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.
What is the property tax rate in Methuen, MA?
Methuen's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $10.40 per $1,000 of assessed value (Massachusetts Division of Local Services). On a home assessed at the median single-family sale price, that's roughly $6,240 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.
Is there a train from Methuen to Boston?
There's no MBTA rail station in Methuen. It's about 26 miles from Boston in a straight line; most residents drive or use a station in a nearby town.
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Methuen homes for sale right now.
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More Merrimack Valley towns
- Haverhill
- Lowell
- Lawrence
- Andover
- North Andover
- Dracut
- Chelmsford
- Tewksbury
- Billerica
- Groveland
- Amesbury
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Sources: market figures, Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update (data: MLS PIN; © ShowingTime Plus); tax rate, Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Municipal Databank, Tax Rates by Class; population, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates for cities and towns; stations, MBTA (V3 API); distance, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center); miles are straight-line to Boston City Hall. Numbers retrieved 2026-09-25.