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Compare Springfield to Methuen

This post compares Springfield, 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 Springfield (city) Methuen (city)
Population 154,613 49,575
Income (median) $40,642 $51,796
Home Value (median) $148,600 $305,000
White 60% 77%
Black 21% 4%
Asian 2% 3%
With Kids 37% 35%
Age (median) 32 39
Rentals 53% 29%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Springfield or Methuen?
A: Springfield has a larger population count than Methuen: 154613 compared with 49575 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Springfield does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 53% for Springfield versus 29% for Methuen.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Springfield may include: Everett, Lynn, and Worcester.

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

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