Suburb
Saratoga
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of San Jose, CA
- Rating 4.32 out of 5 57 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade A
- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
National
$217,500Median Rent
$3,091
National
$1,062Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault32.6national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape13national 40.7
- Robbery6.5national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary339.1national 500.1
- Theft397.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft45.7national 284
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Working in Saratoga
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$191,677
National
$62,843Places to Work in Saratoga
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Saratoga Reviews
Rating 4.32 out of 5 57 reviews
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Saratoga is a small town best known for its rigorous public high school, its safety, and its location, making it a well-regarded option for those with kids and who commute to either city. The extreme property values (even by Bay Area standards) mean that the atmosphere is usually quiet to the point of stagnancy(e.g. businesses close early and often last only a few years, few active community centers or entertainment venues, etc). Few residents are in the 20s-30s age range and instead tend to be either kids attending local schools, their parents, or elderly and living in a retirement home.
However, being able to drive to San Jose, San Francisco, or Santa Cruz all within a half hour does a lot to make up for any missing atmosphere; students regularly meet up in neighboring Cupertino or Los Gatos to get drinks or hang out. My personal favorite part of living in Saratoga are the county parks nearby, featuring redwood forests, chaparrals, and more with great accompanying trails.
However, being able to drive to San Jose, San Francisco, or Santa Cruz all within a half hour does a lot to make up for any missing atmosphere; students regularly meet up in neighboring Cupertino or Los Gatos to get drinks or hang out. My personal favorite part of living in Saratoga are the county parks nearby, featuring redwood forests, chaparrals, and more with great accompanying trails.
I loved living in this small community where everyone really feels connected. Necessities are around a 10 min drive nearby to a small mall which is very convenient. However housing is extremely overpriced as the public school Saratoga High School holds a very high standard. That being said, the high school is very good for students and is a relatively small school compared to Cupertino schools, intertwining students.
I feel very lucky to live in Saratoga. The community is diverse, welcoming, and very safe. However, with diversity, comes competition. The schools are in the top 10 list of schools across the country, but the competitiveness in this community is a lot.