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Compare Northampton to Methuen

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

Questions and Answers:

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

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

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

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

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Northampton may include: Beverly, West-Springfield, and Watertown.

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

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