The Town FilesSaratoga Springs, New York
City in Saratoga County · population 28,491 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $478,100
- Household income
- $105,944
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 64 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 42.4
Saratoga Springs is a city of 28,491 people in Saratoga County, New York. The median home is worth $478,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for young professionals than 94% of New York towns, better for cycling than 85% of New York towns, more vibrant than 81% of New York towns.
How Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga Springs is worth $478,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $105,944, which is more affordable than 16% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,470 a month. 57.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Saratoga Springs | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $478,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,470 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $105,944 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 57.8% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.1% | — |
Who lives in Saratoga Springs
| People | Saratoga Springs | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.6% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 13.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.6% | — |
| Work from home | 25.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 27.2 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 91.1% |
Weather in Saratoga Springs
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
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Saratoga Springs since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 29, 2020 about 9.7 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 65 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 Saratoga Springs itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Saratoga Springs
7 public schools with 5,409 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARATOGA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,871 | 13.0 |
| MAPLE AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,406 | 12.7 |
| DOROTHY NOLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 638 | 12.5 |
| DIVISION STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 391 | 11.2 |
| LAKE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 385 | 11.3 |
| CAROLINE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 366 | 12.6 |
| GEYSER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 352 | 9.8 |
Towns near Saratoga Springs
- Milton, NY4.4 mi · 4,663 people · home $354,700
- North Ballston Spa, NY5.0 mi · 1,376 people · home $239,200
- Ballston Spa, NY5.8 mi · 5,111 people · home $308,200
- Malta, NY5.9 mi · 17,130 people · home $365,300
- Milton, NY6.2 mi · 18,800 people · home $311,500
- Wilton, NY6.4 mi · 17,361 people · home $402,000
- Greenfield, NY6.8 mi · 8,004 people · home $375,800
- Saratoga, NY6.8 mi · 5,808 people · home $271,900
Saratoga Springs questions
Is Saratoga Springs, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Saratoga Springs scores better for retirees than 60% of New York towns and quieter than 24%. 21.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.4).
How much does a house cost in Saratoga Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Saratoga Springs is valued at $478,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $105,944, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,470 a month.
What is the weather like in Saratoga Springs?
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 Saratoga Springs get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Saratoga Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 29, 2020. 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)