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Compare Methuen to Lexington

This post compares Methuen, Massachusetts to Lexington, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Methuen (city) Lexington (CDP)
Population 49,575 33,339
Income (median) $51,796 $125,152
Home Value (median) $305,000 $816,100
White 77% 68%
Black 4% 0%
Asian 3% 27%
With Kids 35% 42%
Age (median) 39 45
Rentals 29% 19%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Methuen or Lexington?
A: Methuen has a larger population count than Lexington: 49575 compared with 33339 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Methuen or in Lexington?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Methuen.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Methuen or Lexington?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Methuen.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Methuen does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 29% for Methuen versus 19% for Lexington.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Methuen may include: Milford, Attleboro, and Haverhill.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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