Saratoga Springs city, New York
Saratoga Springs city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Saratoga Springs city is a geographic entity located in Saratoga County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 28,768. The land area covers 28.06 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 28,768 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs | ±1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 13,228 | ±393 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 14,849 | ±379 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 13,228 | ±393 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,621 | ±298 |
| Median Home Value | $478,100 | ±$31,816 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,470 | ±$85 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $105,944 | ±$8,538 |
| Per Capita Income | $69,161 | ±$5,429 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | ±1.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,528 | ±483 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 15,239 | ±561 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.3% | ±1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 28,741 (2024)
ID: 212227
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY MAYOR
474 BROADWAY, SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866-2296
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GUS Population: 240,360 (2024)
ID: 190953
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
40 MCMASTER ST, STE 2, BALLSTON SPA NY 12020-1986
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CLIFTON PARK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ARGYLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | ARGYLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CLIFTON PARK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | WILTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BALLSTON SPA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BALLSTON SPA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BURNT HILLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | BALLSTON LAKE, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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FOUR WINDS OF SARATOGA
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Psychiatric | City address association | 30 CRESCENT AVE, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY, 12866 |
(518) 584-3600
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Empire State University
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College | 0.7 mi away | Two Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866-4391 |
5185872100
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SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 49 HENRY STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY, 12866 |
(518) 584-7860
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SARATOGA HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 211 CHURCH STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY, 12866 |
(518) 587-3222
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Skidmore College
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College | 2.1 mi away | 815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866 |
5185805000
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BALLSTON SPA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 21 MILTON AVENUE, BALLSTON SPA, NY, 12020 |
(518) 885-5022
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Union College
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College | 18.9 mi away | 807 Union Street, Schenectady, NY, 12308-2311 |
5183886000
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WRLIS/MALTA BRANCH
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 1 BAYBERRY DR, MALTA, NY, 12020 |
(518) 682-2495
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Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady
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College Vocational | 19.4 mi away | 411 State Street, Schenectady, NY, 12305-2303 |
5183704590
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WOMAN'S ROUND LAKE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 31 WESLEY AVENUE, PO BOX 665, ROUND LAKE, NY, 12151 |
(518) 899-2285
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SARATOGA SPRINGS 4 SW, NY US, located 2.8 miles from Saratoga Springs city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.0° | 14.3° | 23.1° | 3.41" | 16.5" |
| February | 35.4° | 16.0° | 25.7° | 2.65" | 15.7" |
| March | 45.3° | 24.8° | 35.1° | 3.42" | 11.4" |
| April | 60.3° | 35.9° | 48.1° | 3.78" | 1.8" |
| May | 72.5° | 47.0° | 59.8° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.9° | 56.2° | 68.0° | 4.80" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.8° | 60.9° | 72.4° | 4.98" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.1° | 59.4° | 70.7° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.9° | 51.8° | 63.3° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.1° | 40.5° | 51.3° | 4.14" | 0.1" |
| November | 48.7° | 30.8° | 39.8° | 3.49" | 2.9" |
| December | 37.0° | 21.6° | 29.3° | 3.92" | 15.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Springs city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Milton CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| North Ballston Spa CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Ballston Spa village | Village | 5.8 mi | — |
| Round Lake village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
| Victory village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3609165255. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.