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Methuen, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 1 miles NW of Lawrence, Massachusetts (center to center) and 26 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is part of the Lawrence metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 43,789 people people live in Methuen.
In Methuen, about 53% of adults are married.
In 2000, Methuen had a median family income of $59,831.
In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($18,650) in Methuen than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Methuen, about 72% are lived in by their owners, not renters.
In Methuen, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Methuen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
Ratings range from 
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| Racial Diversity | | |
| Male Share of the Population | |  |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Property Crime |  | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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