Saugus, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Suffolk County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
28,599
Population
2,653/sq mi density
$100,819
Median Income
$46,929 per capita
$589,500
Home Value
$688,524 Zillow
$1,982
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
250
Violent Crime/100K
1,405 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$100,819 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$589,500 home value, $1,982/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
28,599
Census 2023
Population Density
2,653
per square mile
Land Area
11.8
square miles (30.5 km²)
Median Age
43.5 yrs
12% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 12.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
77.6%
Black
4.8%
Hispanic
12.3%
Asian
2.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 73.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 25.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
73.6%
Spanish
25.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
17.0%
Veterans
5.0%
17% below US avg (6%)
Disability
15.0%
15% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.9%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.1%
76% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.528
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 28,599 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,653 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 11.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.1% |
| Female | 50.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
Language
| English Only | 73.6% |
| Spanish | 25.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 17.0% |
| Veterans | 5.0% |
| Disability | 15.0% |
| Health Insurance | 97.9% |
| Uninsured | 2.1% |
| Broadband Access | 91.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.528 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |