Saratoga, CA
Full City Profile · California · Santa Cruz County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
30,335
Population
2,374/sq mi density
$241,348
Median Income
$123,743 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$3,950,107 Zillow
$3,501
Median Rent
24.3% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
89
Violent Crime/100K
610 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$241,348 median income, 3.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
81.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Saratoga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,374/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2683°N, 122.0262°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Santa Cruz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0341 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.5 m | 30 | 48 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 29 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 35 km |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 64 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 14 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
Saratoga has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in December to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.0").