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Compare Amherst Center to Saugus

This post compares Amherst Center, Massachusetts to Saugus, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Amherst Center (CDP) Saugus (CDP)
Population 20,084 28,037
Income (median) $41,948 $58,726
Home Value (median) $327,100 $361,600
White 76% 90%
Black 5% 2%
Asian 12% 4%
With Kids 18% 28%
Age (median) 20 45
Rentals 63% 19%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Amherst Center or Saugus?
A: Amherst Center has a smaller population count than Saugus: 20084 compared with 28037 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Amherst Center or in Saugus?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Amherst Center.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Amherst Center or Saugus?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Amherst Center.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Amherst Center does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 63% for Amherst Center versus 19% for Saugus.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Amherst Center may include: Somerville, Waltham, and Cambridge.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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