The Saugus City's population is around 26,628 people. There are 10,318 households and 7,144 families in the city. The city has a majority of white residents. There are also a significant number of Hispanic residents - 4%. According to the U.S. Census, 36% of residents are of Italian descent and 24% are of Irish descent. Saugus is located approximately nine miles north of Boston and twenty miles south of the New Hampshire state line.
Most households in the Saugus City ZIP code are mortgage-owned. Unlike nearby ZIP codes, homes in this zip code were built in the 1940s or earlier. The median home value is $342,700, which is slightly below average. Despite this low median home value, Saugus' rental rates are generally higher than the national average. A typical two-bedroom unit is normally well over $1,000 per month, including utilities. This price range includes townhouses, apartments and primary residences.