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California
Saratoga
Population 30,319
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California
Scotts Valley
Population 12,044
Saratoga, CA vs Scotts Valley, CA
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Saratoga, CA | Scotts Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,319 | 12,044 |
| Median Household Income | $250,000+ | $143,750 |
| Median Rent | $3,500+/mo | $2,491/mo |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,000+ | $1,105,700 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 110 | 110 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 44.9% | 46.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 6.3% (county) |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 66 | 213 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 484 | 1,594 |
| Median AQI | 47 | 35 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 201 | 320 |
| Summer Highs | 84°F | 88°F |
| Winter Lows | 40°F | 38°F |
| Snowfall | 0 in/yr | 0 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min | 24.9 min |
| Hospitals | — | — |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | — |
| Students per Teacher | 20.9 | 24.5 |
| College Degree Rate | 81.1% | 55.6% |
| Foreign-Born % | 46.3% | 12.8% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -2.0% | -4.7% |
Scotts Valley, CA
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.
The Census tops out at $3,500+ for rent, $250,000+ for household income and $2,000,000+ for home value; it doesn't publish exact figures above those. Two capped values can't be compared, so neither is marked better.