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Saugus, MA

Saugus is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, in the Greater Boston area. The population was 28,619 at the 2020 census. Saugus is known as the site of the first integrated iron works in North America.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 11.8 square miles (30.6 km2), of which 10.8 square miles (28.0 km2) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2), or 8.53%, is water. The town lies just inland from Massachusetts Bay, divided from the ocean by the Point of Pines neighborhood of Revere. The southern end of town is dominated by Rumney Marsh, which lies along the Pines River, a tributary of the Saugus River. The Saugus River flows through town and is fed by several brooks. There are several ponds within the town, including parts of Birch Pond, Hawkes Pond, and Walden Pond. Part of the Lynn Woods Reservation, and most of the Breakheart Reservation and Rumney Marsh Reservation lie within town.

Saugus is divided into several neighborhood villages, including Saugus Center, East Saugus, North Saugus, Pleasant Hills, Lynnhurst, Oaklandvale, Hammersmith Village, Golden Hills, Blacksmith Village, Bristow, and Cliftondale. Of these, the majority of the town's population resides in Lynnhurst, Pleasant Hills, Cliftondale, East Saugus, and Saugus Center; Oaklandvale and North Saugus are much less densely populated. The town lies at the southern end of Essex County (though it is not the southernmost town in the county; Nahant extends just south of the town). The town is also bordered by Lynnfield to the north, Lynn to the east, Revere (in Suffolk County) to the south, and Melrose and Wakefield (both in Middlesex County) to the west. The town also shares a common point with the city of Malden, where it also meets Melrose and Revere. Saugus lies 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Salem, 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Boston, 24 miles (39 km) southwest of Cape Ann and 20 miles (32 km) south of the New Hampshire state line.

U.S. Route 1 passes through town as a high-speed divided six-lane highway, with five exits throughout town. This stretch of Route 1, though not a fully controlled access highway (it is lined with a major shopping district, including the Square One Mall), is the main commuter route out of Boston for the North Shore region, heading towards the interchange of Interstate 95 and Massachusetts Route 128 in Lynnfield, effectively serving as a practical extension of I-95 into Boston. Route 1 through Saugus was once known for its abundance of kitschy roadside commercial architecture, including the 68-foot neon cactus of the Hilltop Steak House, though

since the 2000s some of these landmarks have been demolished or fallen into disrepair.[43][44] The route is also shared by a 3/4-mile long concurrency with Route 129, which passes through North Saugus before joining Route 1 to head northward into Lynnfield. Route 99 terminates at Route 1 as well, at the southern end of town. Route 107 passes through the town as the Salem Turnpike through the Rumney Marsh, crossing the Saugus River into Lynn over the Fox Hill Bridge.

The Newburyport/Rockport Line of the MBTA Commuter Rail passes through the southeast corner of Saugus but does not have a station in Saugus. The town is served by several MBTA bus routes. The nearest airport is Boston's Logan International Airport.

Saugus places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Revere HealthCare Center offers primary and specialty care for children, teens, adults, and seniors from a convenient neighborhood location. For fitness enthusiasts, Fit Revolution and LA Fitness- Saugus provide a range of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) classes. Pure Barre offers low-impact, high-intensity workouts that focus on strengthening and toning. For yoga lovers, Blissful Monkey Yoga Studio is the perfect spot for various yoga classes tailored to different skill levels. To relax and rejuvenate, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa offers a wide range of spa treatments. Saugus Family YMCA provides comprehensive wellness programs, including swimming and fitness classes. 
 

Top Sites in Saugus, MA are Square One Mall, Breakheart Reservation, and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site.

Population: 28,521 (2024). Area code: 339 / 781. Elevation: 21 ft (6 m). Area: 11.2 sq mi (30.6 km2). ZIP Code: 0196.

FAQs

What are the demographics of Saugus, MA?

Saugus, MA is home to a population of 28.6k people, of which 91.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 17.1% of Saugus, MA residents were born outside of the country (4.88k people). In 2022, there were 17.6 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (22.1k people) in Saugus, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.26k White (Hispanic) and 1.08k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is living in Saugus, MA like?

Saugus is a suburb of Boston with a population of 28,566. Saugus is in Essex County. Living in Saugus offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Saugus, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Saugus and residents tend to be liberal.

How did Saugus, MA get its name?

Saugus, town (township), Essex County, northeastern Massachusetts, U.S. It lies on the Saugus and Pines rivers, just north of Boston. It was settled in 1629, and its name is derived from an Algonquian Indian word meaning either “extended” or “small outlet.” It was set off from Lynn in 1815.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Saugus

Data USA

Niche

Britannica

Neighborhood Scout

Square One Mall 

Breakheart Reservation 

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

Revere HealthCare Center

Fit Revolution

LA Fitness - Saugus

Pure Barre

Blissful Monkey Yoga Studio

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Saugus Family YMCA
 

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