Massachusetts Living Index
Saugus
North Shore · pop. 28,773
Route 1 commercial backbone, a strong public school turnaround, and Breakheart Reservation on your doorstep.
Family SuburbCommuter Value
Livability Index
60
/ 100
Ranks #99 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$603k
6× household income
Household income
$101k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
28 min
peak driving
Population
28,773
5-yr trend 70/100
How Saugus scores
Schools
62
Safety
56
Walkability
47
Transit
32
Biking
35
Dining
56
Nightlife
50
Arts & Culture
48
Green Space
68
Diversity
85
Climate
74
The honest read
Best for
Buyers priced out of Melrose and Stoneham who still want a yard and an easy 95 commute.
The tradeoff
Route 1 traffic and limited downtown walkability.
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