The Town FilesNorth Ballston Spa, New York
Community in Saratoga County · population 1,376 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $239,200
- Household income
- $91,140
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 64 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 45.6
North Ballston Spa is a community of 1,376 people in Saratoga County, New York. The median home is worth $239,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for cycling than 96% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 81% of New York towns, more vibrant than 75% of New York towns.
How North Ballston Spa ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North Ballston Spa is worth $239,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $91,140, which is more affordable than 59% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,641 a month. 88.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Ballston Spa | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $239,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,641 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $91,140 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 88.6% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in North Ballston Spa
| People | North Ballston Spa | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.7% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 17.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 0.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 16.2% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 21.5 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 72.9% | 91.1% |
Weather in North Ballston Spa
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 14.3°F. About 46.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 63.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 145 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Ballston Spa since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1998 about 8.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 29, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Saratoga County since 1996
Saratoga County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Saratoga County
Saratoga County had 92,800 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,685 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in North Ballston Spa itself the ACS puts it at 0.9%.
Towns near North Ballston Spa
- Ballston Spa, NY1.0 mi · 5,111 people · home $308,200
- Milton, NY1.2 mi · 4,663 people · home $354,700
- Milton, NY3.1 mi · 18,800 people · home $311,500
- Malta, NY4.1 mi · 17,130 people · home $365,300
- Saratoga Springs, NY5.0 mi · 28,491 people · home $478,100
- Ballston, NY5.0 mi · 11,831 people · home $373,200
- Round Lake, NY6.3 mi · 828 people · home $338,700
- Country Knolls, NY8.0 mi · 5,349 people · home $383,700
North Ballston Spa questions
Is North Ballston Spa, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Ballston Spa scores better for retirees than 60% of New York towns and quieter than 38%. 29.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.6).
How much does a house cost in North Ballston Spa?
The median owner-occupied home in North Ballston Spa is valued at $239,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,140, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,641 a month.
What is the weather like in North Ballston Spa?
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 14.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.4 inches of precipitation a year and 63.5 inches of snow.
Does North Ballston Spa get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Ballston Spa since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1998. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)