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About
Life in Saratoga Springs
If you're considering moving to Saratoga Springs, know upfront that you're choosing a prosperous, cultured community with a distinctly affluent character—but also one where that prosperity comes with real costs. The median home price sits around $478,000, and rent averages $1,470 monthly, so this isn't an affordable option compared to most of upstate New York. That said, the job market is tight with 2.9% unemployment, and if you work in the region, your 26-minute average commute is reasonable.
Saratoga Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Foreign-Born
6.6%
Broadband Internet
90.3%
of households
Population Growth
+0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.6% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Saratoga Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Saratoga Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (14.8%), and 2.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
13.9%
of residents
65 and Older
21.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.8%
of households
Married Couples
41.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.95
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 9% below NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Saratoga Springs
In Saratoga Springs, rent runs 9% below the NY average, and home values are 13% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,933
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $656,614 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.4 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Saratoga Springs
Unemployment in Saratoga Springs is 1.4 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Saratoga Springs Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.2 min avg
How Saratoga Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Saratoga Springs, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Albany International Airport (ALB)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
- 96 mi
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Medium hub3.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 149 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 27% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Saratoga Springs runs 27% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
239.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,379
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Saratoga Springs Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 39 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
73.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Saratoga County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Saratoga County, which includes Saratoga Springs, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 39 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | Winter Weather | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,500 |
| 2023 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $171,000 |
| 2022 | 43 | Thunderstorm Wind | $321,000 |
| 2021 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $55,000 |
| 2020 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $56,000 |
| 2019 | 55 | Thunderstorm Wind | $189,000 |
| 2018 | 33 | Winter Weather | $9,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Saratoga County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Saratoga County, which includes Saratoga Springs, is typically good — 310 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
310
per year
Moderate Days
12
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Saratoga County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Saratoga Springs has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.5"
Annual Snowfall
63.5"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
145
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
148
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 14°F | 3.41" |
| Feb | 35°F | 16°F | 2.65" |
| Mar | 45°F | 25°F | 3.42" |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 3.78" |
| May | 73°F | 47°F | 3.86" |
| Jun | 80°F | 56°F | 4.80" |
| Jul | 84°F | 61°F | 4.98" |
| Aug | 82°F | 59°F | 4.11" |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 3.82" |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 4.14" |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 3.49" |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 3.92" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
2.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Saratoga Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Four Winds of Saratoga
Psychiatric
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs's student/teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 59.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
59.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Saratoga Springs
Public · 4-year · 7,585 students · in-state tuition $7,648 · 49% graduate · median earnings $59,509 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,694 students · in-state tuition $70,580 · 84% graduate · median earnings $79,268 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Saratoga National Historical Park, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saratoga National Historical Park (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
9 mi awayMartin Van Buren National Historic Site
National Historic Site
48 mi awayColtsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park
51 mi awayThomas Cole National Historic Site
National Historic Site
58 mi awayMarsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
74 mi awaySaint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
77 mi awayNew England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
83 mi awayFort Stanwix National Monument
National Monument
85 mi awayPublic Libraries in Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs Public Library
49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs
Cities Near Saratoga Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Saratoga Springs?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Saratoga Springs FAQ
Is Saratoga Springs, New York affordable?⌄
Saratoga Springs's median rent is $1,470/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $105,944/year. Median home value is $478,100.
Is Saratoga Springs, New York safe?⌄
Saratoga Springs's violent crime rate was 240 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1379 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Saratoga Springs, New York?⌄
Saratoga Springs has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Saratoga Springs, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Saratoga Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,470/month and median household income is $105,944/year. The median home value is $478,100. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Saratoga Springs, New York?⌄
The average commute in Saratoga Springs is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from