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Ballston Spa, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Saratoga County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
5,080
Population
3,175/sq mi density
$82,341
Median Income
$44,059 per capita
$281,600
Home Value
$412,139 Zillow
$1,075
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
233
Violent Crime/100K
2,146 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,341 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$281,600 home value, $1,075/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
233 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Ballston Spa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 63.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,175/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0056°N, 73.8545°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Saratoga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0382 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in |
Ballston Spa has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.5").