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Saratoga Springs

#2 in Best Places to Live in Saratoga County
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    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New York
  • 73 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C-
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Saratoga Springs is a suburb of with a population of 27,682. Saratoga Springs is in Saratoga County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Saratoga Springs offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Saratoga Springs there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Saratoga Springs and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Saratoga Springs are highly rated.
    About Saratoga Springs...
    Population
    27,682

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $343,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,089
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Saratoga Springs 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
      159.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      31.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      28.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      155.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,406
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      95.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      26%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Saratoga Springs

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $76,775
    National
    $55,322
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    Saratoga Springs Reviews

    73 reviews
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    Saratoga Springs is a cute little town with tons of variety. You’re an easy train ride to New York City or Boston, but if you like the small town life it’s for you. Saratoga offers a variety of big brand stores and small owner shops, healthy living, gyms, and ski resorts less than an hour away during the winter. In the summer it’s populated with race horse track visitors and has a lot of fun downtown shopping. The nightlife is a hit for younger adults. Bourbon street is a must do!
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    Saratoga Springs is a stunning Northeastern city located in beautiful Upstate New York. Saratoga is predominately known for its race track during the Summer, which draws in a large tourist crowd. For native Saratogians, the Summers may be the time to get away, since renting out your home during racing season can bring in a hefty check. For many, Saratoga Springs is the summer place to be. Although racing season is the main attraction, Saratoga has infinite Fall and Winter activities in place, especially with its close proximity to ski mountains such as Gore and West Mountain. Overall, Saratoga Springs meets all of the requirements of a suburban family friendly city, with an exceptional "small-town" feel.
    Saratoga Springs, NY is a history-rich, walkable, lively-main-street city of just under 30,000 people. It is common for residents to make a day trip for a hike in the Adirondacks high peak region. It is ~30 miles away from (between) each Lake George and Albany.
    There are multiple schooling options for children (public, private, religious). There is an impressive offering of activities amidst the plethora of public parks available for all ages. Farmers’ markets operate year-round and are available 3 days a week during grow season.
    The main street, Broadway, is very pleasant to walk, a great place to people watch, and an even better place to dine or socialize. The arts district in Saratoga Springs is very active. Saratoga Performing Arts Center (or, SPAC) brings main stream popular musical acts, symphonies and ballet each summer. There is a thoroughbred horse race track that operates for approximately 6 weeks every summer. There are many ways to experience "the track"!