At a Glance
Median Income
$82,341
$44,059 per capita
Home Value
$281,600
Zillow: $437,074
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.1%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
11.5% smoking rate
How Ballston Spa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ballston Spa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ballston Spa a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ballston Spa residents earn a median household income of $82,341 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,059. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,486 business establishments, including 567 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ballston Spa is $281,600 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $437,074. Median rent is $1,075/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
44.1% of adults in Ballston Spa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ballston Spa has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population5,080
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density3,175/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,341
Per Capita$44,059
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$16,620M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,302
Housing
A+
Home Value$281,600
Rent$1,075
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$437,074
Housing Units2,477
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,526/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation358 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.1%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+16.6%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Ballston Spa was founded in 1771.
The median home in Ballston Spa was built in 1938.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albany International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 567 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.