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Suburb
San Francisco

Saratoga

#5 in Best Places to Live in Santa Clara County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of San Francisco, CA
  • 38 reviews
A+
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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
    A-
  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 Francisco with a population of 30,830. Saratoga is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Saratoga offers residents a 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
30,830

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,742,900
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$2,410
National
$949
Area Feel
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
    71
    283
  • Murder
    6
    6
  • Rape
    10
    41
  • Robbery
    19
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    304
    500
  • Theft
    262
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    55
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$169,579
National
$55,322
Children
18%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    41%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    6%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    13%
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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.
Saratoga is a peaceful, quiet and beautiful suburb about 45 miles south of San Francisco. It is mainly residential, with a few small buinesses in its quaint and pretty downtown. Most residents live in single family homes. It is a very family and pet friendly city, and has a cozy, small town feel. There are 3 elementary schools, one middle school and one high school in Saratoga. All the schools are very good, and the high school is very competitive. The only less appealing part about Saratoga is that young people might find it too quiet, and the academic pressure in high school can be stressful to some students.