Saratoga, CA

Saratoga, CA

At a Glance

How Saratoga Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Saratoga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Saratoga a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Saratoga residents earn a median household income of $241,348 , which is 221% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $123,743. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,171 business establishments, including 734 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Saratoga is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $4,080,286. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Saratoga reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 783/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

81.2% of adults in Saratoga hold a bachelor's degree or higher (141% above the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Saratoga has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

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