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Compare Methuen to Northampton

This post compares Methuen, Massachusetts to Northampton, 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) Northampton (city)
Population 49,575 28,548
Income (median) $51,796 $58,455
Home Value (median) $305,000 $318,000
White 77% 87%
Black 4% 2%
Asian 3% 5%
With Kids 35% 23%
Age (median) 39 39
Rentals 29% 45%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Methuen or Northampton?
A: Methuen has a larger population count than Northampton: 49575 compared with 28548 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Methuen or Northampton?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Methuen.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Northampton does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 29% for Methuen versus 45% for Northampton.

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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