Methuen, MA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$191 Avg asking sale price
$17 Avg asking lease rate
28,741 SF Avg unit lease size
33,269 SF Avg building size for sale
7.02% Average cap rate

Methuen's Demographic Profile

Methuen has 18,855 households and a median income of $91,911, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 52,170
# Households 18,855
Median age 42
Median household income $91,911
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 5,536
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Methuen $119 4,928 SF
Lawrence $196 4,541 SF
Salem $233 5,281 SF
Haverhill $221 8,560 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Methuen $122 34,699 SF 7.02%
Lawrence $132 30,759 SF 9.17%
Salem $132 30,759 SF 9.17%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Methuen

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

ICONO Tower

Lawrence, MA 01840

  • 105,313 SF Multifamily
  • $2,975,000
For Sale

13 Branch St

Methuen, MA 01844

  • 101,000 SF Office Building
  • $23,575,000
For Sale

265A Lowell St

Lawrence, MA 01840

  • 3,870 SF Retail Building
  • $395,000
For Sale

389 Main St

Salem, NH 03079

  • 11,088 SF Office Building
  • $365,000
For Sale

127-129 Lowell St

Methuen, MA 01844

  • 5,200 SF Retail Building
  • $710,000
For Sale

46 Old Ferry Rd

Methuen, MA 01844

  • 147,840 SF Industrial Building
  • $35,000,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Methuen pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Methuen $191 33,269 SF
Lawrence $204 13,560 SF
Salem $244 20,051 SF
Andover $290 27,563 SF
Haverhill $268 24,585 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Methuen

For Sale

ICONO Tower

Lawrence, MA 01840

  • 105,313 SF Multifamily
  • $2,975,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Methuen alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Methuen or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Methuen 52,170 18,855 42 $91,911 3 5,536 -1%
Lawrence 80,035 26,239 35 $49,576 3 18,658 -4%
Salem 31,620 12,777 46 $101,432 2 3,202 4%
Andover 38,170 13,462 42 $155,864 3 3,285 1%
Haverhill 65,644 25,800 40 $77,396 3 10,510 -1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Methuen, MA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Methuen

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Is Methuen a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Methuen offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Methuen?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Methuen. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Methuen?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Methuen. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Methuen compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Methuen. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Methuen acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Methuen, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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