At a Glance
Median Income
$100,819
$46,929 per capita
Home Value
$589,500
Zillow: $672,355
Median Rent
$1,982/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
254/100K
1,269/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Saugus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saugus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saugus a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saugus residents earn a median household income of $100,819 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,929. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,364 business establishments, including 2,747 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saugus is $589,500 , 109% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $672,355. Median rent is $1,982/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Saugus reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,269/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.4% of adults in Saugus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saugus has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population28,599
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density2,653/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,819
Per Capita$46,929
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$190,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,525
Housing
B
Home Value$589,500
Rent$1,982
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$672,355
Housing Units11,289
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent254/100K
Property1,269/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault187/100K
Burglary99/100K
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,117/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation56 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Saugus was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 2,747 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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