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Compare Wakefield to Methuen

This post compares Wakefield, 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 Wakefield (CDP) Methuen (city)
Population 26,823 49,575
Income (median) $67,303 $51,796
Home Value (median) $448,000 $305,000
White 93% 77%
Black 1% 4%
Asian 2% 3%
With Kids 28% 35%
Age (median) 43 39
Rentals 25% 29%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Wakefield or Methuen?
A: Wakefield has a smaller population count than Methuen: 26823 compared with 49575 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Methuen does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 25% for Wakefield versus 29% for Methuen.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Wakefield may include: Danvers, Stoneham, and Saugus.

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

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