Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Methuen, MA
$630,000Median listing price
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About Methuen
Methuen is a Merrimack Valley city with grand Gilded Age architecture, the famous Music Hall, and affordable single-family neighborhoods. Housing mixes historic Victorians, colonials, and newer subdivisions.
Home prices in Methuen
The median listing price in Methuen is $630,000.
Top places in Methuen
- Methuen Memorial Music Hall — the historic concert hall with its great organ.
- The Searles Building (Methuen City Hall) — Richardsonian landmark.
- Forest Lake and the town beach.
- Greycourt State Park — the Searles estate grounds.
- The Loop and the Route 213 commercial corridor.
- Nevins Memorial Library.
Commuting from Methuen
- No in-town Commuter Rail; nearest Haverhill Line service in neighboring Lawrence (approximate).
- Typical drive-plus-rail trip to North Station: roughly 50–70 minutes door to door (approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~35–45 minutes via I-93 (longer at rush hour).
Schools in Methuen
Public schools: Methuen Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Methuen FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Methuen, MA?
The median listing price in Methuen is $630,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Methuen, MA?
No in-town Commuter Rail; nearest Haverhill Line service in neighboring Lawrence (approximate). - Which school district serves Methuen, MA?
Methuen is served by Methuen Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.