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Crime in Saugus summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Saugus. Key points include:
There were 482 total crimes in Saugus in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Saugus is 1,651.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Saugus is 250.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Saugus is 1,401.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Saugus is -22.06% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Saugus Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Saugus / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 482 | 1,651.8 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 73 | 250.2 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 6.9 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 62 | 212.5 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 409 | 1,401.6 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 28 | 96.0 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 350 | 1,199.5 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 31 | 106.2 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Saugus summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Saugus. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Saugus is 140 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Saugus is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Saugus is $688,142.
The median income in Saugus is $101,539.
Saugus's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Saugus Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Saugus | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 113 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 117 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 195 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 121 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 118 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Saugus, MA Weather
The average high in Saugus is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Saugus |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Saugus Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Saugus
The current population in Saugus is 28,773. The population has increased 9.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28,773 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 28,599 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 28,566 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 28,521 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 28,326 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 28,215 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 28,158 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 28,037 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 27,773 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 27,620 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 27,369 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 27,051 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 26,761 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 26,516 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 26,392 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Saugus
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Saugus is:
70.7% White with 20,345 White residents.
5.4% African American with 1,558 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
3.5% Asian with 1,006 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 31 Hawaiian residents.
3.7% Other with 1,068 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 1,190 Two Or More residents.
12.4% Hispanic with 3,575 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Saugus | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.7% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.4% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.4% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Saugus
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Saugus is 50.9% female with 14,651 female residents.
Saugus is 49.1% male with 14,122 male residents.
| Gender | Saugus | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Saugus for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Saugus completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Saugus completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Saugus completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Saugus completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Saugus completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Saugus completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Saugus completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Saugus completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Saugus completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Saugus | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Saugus, Massachusetts
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3.8% of households in Saugus earn Less than $10,000.
1.3% of households in Saugus earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.9% of households in Saugus earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.8% of households in Saugus earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.9% of households in Saugus earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.2% of households in Saugus earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.7% of households in Saugus earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.6% of households in Saugus earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.7% of households in Saugus earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.1% of households in Saugus earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Saugus | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.8% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.9% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.8% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.9% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.2% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.7% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.6% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.7% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.1% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
