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Saratoga County
  • County in New York

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Housing
    grade B+
  3. Nightlife
    grade A
  4. Good for Families
    grade A+
  5. Diversity
    grade C+
  6. Jobs
    grade A
  7. Weather
    grade C minus
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  11. Commute
    grade B minus

editorial

Saratoga County is located in New York with a population of 235,010. Saratoga County is one of the best places to live in New York. In Saratoga County, most residents own their homes. In Saratoga County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Saratoga County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Saratoga County are highly rated.

About

Population
235,010

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$273,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,198
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    28%
  • Own
    72%
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Saratoga County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    97.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    1.7
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    20.9
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    29.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    157.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,029.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    41.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    19%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    national  11%

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