City of
Methuen
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-983-8505
Acting Mayor:
David BeauregardSelect Board:
Municipal Election:
November 4, 2025Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)
City Council:
Joyce Campagnone
Nicholas DiZoglio
David Beauregard, Jr.
Ronald Marsan
Jana Zanni Pesce
Allison Saffie
Neily Soto
Patricia Valley
Demographics
| Population | 52,798 | |
| Population Density | 2,373 | |
| Registered Voters | 38,807 | |
| Income Per Capita | $35,187 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $141,756 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 74% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $439,500 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,514 | |
| Total Households | 19,043 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $11.70 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $22.78 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $53,815,381 | |
| Total Expenditures | $154,131,140 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $104,124,659 | |
| State Aid | $64,434,903 | |
| Local Receipts | $14,065,699 |
City Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Methuen is a community “where history meets the future.” Visitors will find castle remnants behind beautiful walls, state-of-the-art modern manufacturing facilities, and everything in between.
Governance
| Form of Government | Mayor – Council | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,725 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Mayor | |
| Legislative Body | City Council | |
| Size of Council | 9 | |
| Length of Mayoral Term (years) | 2 |
Geography
| County | Essex | |
| Area | 22.3 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 214.8 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Lori Trahan
Mass. Senate
Pavel Payano
Mass. House
Ryan Hamilton
Francisco Paulino
Estela Reyes