Saugus, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
28,326
Unemployment
4.3%
Poverty
7.9%
Median Home
$433,000
Median Income
$88,463
Median Rent
$965
Saugus SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
4
Saugus, MA Crime Report
307
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,081.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-53.92%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Saugus / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 307 | 1,081.1 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 72 | 253.5 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 13 | 45.8 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 48 | 169.0 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 235 | 827.6 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 21 | 74.0 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 192 | 676.1 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 22 | 77.5 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
Saugus, MA Cost Of Living
138
Saugus's Overall Cost Of Living
Saugus's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Saugus | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 129 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 115 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 119 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 171 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 121 | 116 | 100 | |
Rankings for Saugus in Massachusetts
Map Of Saugus, MA
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Population over time in Saugus
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 28,326 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 28,158 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 28,037 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 27,773 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 27,620 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 27,369 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 27,051 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 26,761 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 26,516 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 26,392 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Saugus
| Race | Saugus | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.4% | 70.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.3% | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 8.5% | 12.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Saugus
| Gender | Saugus | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Saugus for adults over 25
| Education | Saugus | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Saugus, Massachusetts
| Income | Saugus | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.3% | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.5% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.8% | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.6% | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.4% | 10.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.1% | 14.3% | 8.3% |
