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Saugus, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 2 miles W of Lynn, Massachusetts (center to center) and 7 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Boston metropolitan area. Saugus has a population of 26,078.
In Saugus, about 55% of adults are married.
Saugus benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Saugus had a median family income of $65,782.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Saugus ($11,250). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 80% of housing units in Saugus are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years.
In Saugus, 88% of commuters drive to work. Residents of Saugus, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.
Comparing Saugus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Age of the Population | |  |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | |  |
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| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
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