At a Glance
Median Income
$61,364
$21,089 per capita
Home Value
$60,400
Zillow: $149,155
Median Rent
$684/mo
14.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
16.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saratoga a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saratoga residents earn a median household income of $61,364 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,089. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,354 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saratoga is $60,400 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,155. Median rent is $684/month, with 14.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
8.7% of adults in Saratoga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saratoga has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population293
Median Age27.4 yrs
Density1,085/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,364
Per Capita$21,089
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$3,389M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,400
Rent$684
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$149,155
Housing Units130
Rent Burden14.1%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,154/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation1,052 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute16 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Saratoga was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.