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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
$4,080,286 Zillow
$3,501
Median Rent
24.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
52
Violent Crime/100K
783 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$241,348 median income, 2.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
81.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
86.6%
32% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
11,473
Median year built: 1966
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$2,000,001
Zillow (ZHVI)
$4,080,286
Median Sale Price
$3,477,500
Median List Price
$3,750,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
86.6%
Owner-Occupied
13.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$3,501/mo
· Zillow rent:
$6,091/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
13 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
14
Price Drops
21.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$1,280
Active Inventory
37
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
22% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1966
Average age of housing stock: 60 years
Homeownership Rate
86.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $2,000,001 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $4,080,286 |
| Median Sale Price | $3,477,500 |
| Median List Price | $3,750,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $1,280 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $6,091 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 21.6% |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Active Inventory | 37 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $1,280 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 86.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 86.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 11,473 |
| Median Year Built | 1966 |
| Rent Burden | 24.3% |