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Saratoga

#18 in Best Suburbs to Live in San Francisco Bay Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of San Jose, CA
  • 41 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Saratoga is a suburb of San Jose with a population of 31,013. Saratoga is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Saratoga offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Saratoga there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Saratoga and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Saratoga are highly rated.
    About Saratoga...
    Population
    31,013

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,933,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,397
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      16%
    • Own
      84%
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    Saratoga Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      29
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      22.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      19.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      312.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      409.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      41.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      20%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      42%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      35%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      15%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      6%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

    Working in Saratoga

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $173,136
    National
    $55,322
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    Saratoga Reviews

    41 reviews
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    I am a current resident, although I still live with my parents (high school senior!). But, I've lived in Saratoga nearly my whole life and I love the small town. I generally feel safe, although in the past few years there have been some robberies. The schools around here are fantastic and the houses are beautiful. There's not a ton to do for "nightlife," although there are plenty of places to grab food and/or shop. There's a lot of ethnic diversity, but not a lot of socio-economic diversity (which I guess makes sense, but I thought was worth adding). I can't really say for commute time or job opportunities, although many of my friends work part time jobs at local cafes and boutiques. Overall, it's a wonderful suburb and I'm glad to have been raised here!
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    Suburban and mostly residential, Saratoga has a small downtown area and a community college, West Valley. Though there's not much to do in the official city limits, nearby Westgate Center––and the neighboring cities of San Jose, Cupertino, and Los Gatos––has grocery, movie, and shopping options.
    Great small town for families and those retiring. Be wary of high living expenses. Fantastic public schools, inviting community, and lots to do in the surrounding areas (San Francisco, Santa Cruz, etc.)