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Life in Saratoga Springs
If you're considering Saratoga Springs, understand you're moving to a city in the middle of a demographic and economic boom—it's grown over 50% in recent years and shows no signs of slowing. This is unquestionably a family-oriented place; nearly 68% of households have children, and the median age hovers around 24, so you'll be surrounded by young professionals and families raising kids. The financial picture is solid—median household income tops $123,000 and unemployment sits well below the national average—but housing costs reflect that desirability, with median home prices around $606,000 and rent averaging $2,256 monthly.
Saratoga Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
24.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Foreign-Born
7.6%
Broadband Internet
98.2%
of households
Population Growth
+62.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
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 Mexico (23.6%), and 11.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
41.8%
of residents
65 and Older
4.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
66.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
5.0%
of households
Married Couples
83.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
4.02
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 51% above UT average
Rent, home values, and income in Saratoga Springs
In Saratoga Springs, rent runs 51% above the UT average, and home values are 24% above the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,372
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2012
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $553,482 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in Saratoga Springs and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Saratoga Springs is close to the UT 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
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Provo-Orem, UT metro area
Commute28.7 min avg
How Saratoga Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Saratoga Springs, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Provo Municipal Airport (PVU)
Small hub531k passengers boarded in 2025
- 28 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M 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 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Saratoga Springs runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
73.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
451.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Saratoga Springs Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 19 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Utah County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Utah County, which includes Saratoga Springs, the most common type is heavy snow, with 19 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | High Wind | $616,000 |
| 2024 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | $111,000 |
| 2023 | 51 | Heavy Snow | $160,750 |
| 2022 | 29 | Heavy Snow | $30,500 |
| 2021 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $107,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 6 | Flash Flood | $288,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
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.
11 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Utah County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Utah County, which includes Saratoga Springs, is typically good — 206 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
206
per year
Moderate Days
158
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Utah County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Saratoga Springs has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/36°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
13.1"
Annual Snowfall
26.3"
Hot Days/Year
50
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
149
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
78
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 19°F | 1.21" |
| Feb | 44°F | 24°F | 1.12" |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 1.11" |
| Apr | 62°F | 36°F | 1.60" |
| May | 71°F | 44°F | 1.57" |
| Jun | 83°F | 51°F | 0.64" |
| Jul | 92°F | 59°F | 0.67" |
| Aug | 89°F | 58°F | 0.95" |
| Sep | 79°F | 47°F | 1.07" |
| Oct | 65°F | 36°F | 1.17" |
| Nov | 49°F | 27°F | 0.94" |
| Dec | 40°F | 20°F | 1.07" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Saratoga Springs
Uninsured
4.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Saratoga Springs's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
American Fork Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.1 mi away · American Fork
Timpanogos Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.8 mi away · Orem
Orem Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.4 mi away · Orem
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.
Education25.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs's student/teacher ratio is 25.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 51.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
51.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Saratoga Springs (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 28,453 students · in-state tuition $6,674 · 48% graduate · median earnings $60,162 (10 yrs after entry)
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
12.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 2,058 students · in-state tuition $23,710 · 76% graduate · median earnings $34,098 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 669 students · in-state tuition $16,606 · 65% graduate · median earnings $42,739 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City
11 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 122 students · in-state tuition $17,984 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 118 students · 98% graduate · median earnings $36,881 (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: Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
13 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs Public Library
1307 N Commerce Dr, 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, Utah affordable?⌄
Saratoga Springs's median rent is $2,256/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $128,802/year. Median home value is $605,500.
Is Saratoga Springs, Utah safe?⌄
Saratoga Springs's violent crime rate was 74 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 452 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Saratoga Springs, Utah?⌄
Saratoga Springs has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Saratoga Springs, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Saratoga Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,256/month and median household income is $128,802/year. The median home value is $605,500. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Saratoga Springs, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Saratoga Springs is 29 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