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Saugus, Massachusetts

Introduction to Saugus, Massachusetts

Saugus, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 2 miles W of Lynn, Massachusetts and 7 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Boston metropolitan area. Saugus has a population of 26,078.

Saugus History

The name of this town comes from an Indian name which means “great”. It was settled in during 1629. The area was incorporated as town in February 1815. During that period, agriculture was the chief industry but with the onset of Industrial revolution, Saugus became home to several other industries like woolen goods, shoes and tobacco. Saugus is also recognized as the site where integrated ironworks began in North America.

Saugus and nearby Attractions

  • Breakheart Reservation
  • Belden Bly Bridge
  • Camp Nihan
  • Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
  • Rumney Marsh
  • Saugus River

Things To Do In Saugus

Saugus has been well endowed by nature with its incredible parks, camping grounds and river. The Breakheart Reservation State Park is an excellent place to go fishing, swimming, hiking and biking. One should also visit the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site where one can see the reconstructed blast furnace, rolling mill, forge and also a restored 17th century building.

Saugus Transportation

The local airport is Boston Logan International.

Saugus Higher Education

The Bunker Hill Community College is nearby.

High Points

Saugus strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Saugus Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Saugus Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Saugus People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Saugus, MA

Comparing Saugus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women87
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men75
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old13
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty96
People in Middle Class or Better96
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work47
Short Commute Times47
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes57
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37
Housing Recently Built23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime41

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