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Saratoga Springs, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Saratoga County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
28,542 Population 1,017/sq mi density
$100,485 Median Income $62,931 per capita
$445,100 Home Value $617,768 Zillow
$1,439 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
227 Violent Crime/100K 1,589 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,485 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$445,100 home value, $1,439/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
227 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Saratoga Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 63.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Area28.9 sq mi (74.8 km²)
Population Density1,017/sq mi
Coordinates43.0677°N, 73.7781°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySaratoga County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 63.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0382 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience93.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 88 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 105 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 147 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 133 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 150 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 143 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 61 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 28 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 59 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 62 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 140 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 61 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 81 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 82 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 56 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 50 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 50 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 61 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 61 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 270 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 153 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

118 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 176 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 67 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 78 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 43 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 16 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 91 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 31 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 86 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 80 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 28 km 0
Jul 13, 1975 EF2 82 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 26 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 95 km 0
May 29, 1969 EF2 57 km 0
Mar 1, 1966 EF2 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.9 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.1 in

Saratoga Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").

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