At a Glance
Median Income
$30,662
$20,509 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $146,917
Median Rent
$752/mo
39.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
27.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
17.5% 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
3.0 / 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 $30,662 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,509. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,155 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saratoga is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,917. Median rent is $752/month, with 39.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
18.9% of adults in Saratoga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saratoga has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population306
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density486/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.4%
Economy
F
Median Income$30,662
Per Capita$20,509
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty27.0%
County GDP$5,166M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$752
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$146,917
Housing Units194
Rent Burden39.0%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,403/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation120 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband72.8%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Saratoga was built in 1984.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.