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Saratoga Springs

#3 in Best Places to Live in Albany Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Albany, NY
  • 63 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 Albany with a population of 27,447. 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 suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Saratoga Springs there are a lot of 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
27,447

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$332,800
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,069
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    44%
  • Own
    56%

Saratoga Springs Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    168
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    40
    41
  • Robbery
    29
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    193
    500
  • Theft
    1,575
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    114
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$73,661
National
$55,322
Children
13%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    24%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    23%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    13%
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  • Colleges
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Saratoga Springs Reviews

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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"!
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I absolutely love this little city. It's a very safe and relatively quiet area, with lots to do. The seasons are all beautiful and it's good for outdoorsy types but also artsy or business oriented. For as small town as it sometimes feels, there's a lot to Saratoga!
I really enjoy living in downtown Saratoga Springs. Every summer we have a lot of tourists that come to visit the Race Course which is very famous. It brings a lot of money into the city and the small businesses here. It is a bustling small city that is continuously growing. There is a lot of history here and natural springs that are known to help with people's health. I would highly recommend others to visit here. I know many people who have moved all around the county but continuously find their way back here year after year. There is not many places like this small city. It is a bit pricey to live here. However, the jobs that someone can get here make it worth it and more affordable.
It doesn't have the same dangers as other large cities. The school district is very nice and lucky to have the resources they do. They continue to upgrade their technology and have top of the line teachers. It truly is a perfect place for families.