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Saugus, MA

Total Population
28,566
Median Household Income
$96,064
Median Home Value
$543,300
Median Rent
$1,717

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$96,064
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$543,300
102.1% above state median
Rent
$1,717
100% above state median
Median Age
44.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Saugus, MA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

29.8% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.4%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$96,064
+27.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-28,897,840
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.62 people

Total Households
10,768
Family Households
54.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
26.1%
#2 Industry
Finance
25.3%
#3 Industry
Construction
18.0%
Total Employed Residents:8,507

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
7.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.2%
293 workers
Public Transit
4.6%
601 workers
Total Commuting Workers:13,105
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.6%
15,314 employed
Labor Force
15,869
538 unemployed
Median Age
44.4 years
Per Capita Income
$46,357
Poverty Rate
8.7%

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