At a Glance
Median Income
$100,485
$62,931 per capita
Home Value
$445,100
Zillow: $617,768
Median Rent
$1,439/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
227/100K
1,589/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.8%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Saratoga Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saratoga Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saratoga Springs a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saratoga Springs residents earn a median household income of $100,485 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,931. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,486 business establishments, including 567 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saratoga Springs is $445,100 , 58% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $617,768. Median rent is $1,439/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Saratoga Springs reports 227 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,589/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
58.8% of adults in Saratoga Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saratoga Springs has 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population28,542
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,017/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,485
Per Capita$62,931
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$16,620M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,302
Housing
A
Home Value$445,100
Rent$1,439
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$617,768
Housing Units14,596
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent227/100K
Property1,589/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault142/100K
Burglary181/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,526/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation315 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.8%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+29.2%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations73
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Saratoga Springs was founded in 1776.
The median home in Saratoga Springs was built in 1974.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albany International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 567 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.