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Compare Saugus to Amherst Center

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

Questions and Answers:

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

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

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

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

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Saugus may include: Danvers, Wakefield, and Agawam.

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

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