Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Saugus, MA
$659,950Median listing price
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About Saugus
Saugus is a Route 1 suburb with the nation's first iron works, Breakheart's trails, and quick Boston access. Housing is mostly single-family capes, ranches, and colonials.
Home prices in Saugus
The median listing price in Saugus is $659,950.
Top places in Saugus
- Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site — the 1646 ironworks.
- Breakheart Reservation — 640 acres of trails and lakes.
- Saugus Town Hall.
- The Route 1 commercial corridor.
- Rumney Marsh Reservation.
- Kowloon's landmark restaurant on Route 1.
Commuting from Saugus
- No in-town Commuter Rail; nearest Newburyport/Rockport Line in Lynn or Orange Line in Malden (approximate).
- Typical drive-plus-rail trip to downtown: roughly 35–55 minutes door to door (approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~20–30 minutes via Route 1 (longer at rush hour).
Schools in Saugus
Public schools: Saugus Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Saugus FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Saugus, MA?
The median listing price in Saugus is $659,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Saugus, MA?
No in-town Commuter Rail; nearest Newburyport/Rockport Line in Lynn or Orange Line in Malden (approximate). - Which school district serves Saugus, MA?
Saugus is served by Saugus Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.