Saratoga Springs, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
28,542 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
58.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$100,485 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$445,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$824 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,334 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Saratoga County
1
Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
3
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Saratoga County
2
Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
4
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 21 20
Feb 3 14 23
Mar 3 12 32
Apr 4 3 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 3 38
Dec 3 15 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 20, NY State Senate District 44, NY Assembly District 113, NY
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Schools

Lake Avenue Elementary School
1 miles, N • 4.6 star
Caroline Street Elementary School
1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

SUNY Empire State College
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Skidmore College
2 miles, N • 3.2 star
Union College
19 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

Saratoga Hospital
2 miles, N • 4.1 star
Glens Falls Hospital
18 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
22 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Bradley International Airport
96 miles, S • 2.8 star
Burlington International Airport
102 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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