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Saratoga, California

city · Santa Clara County

At a glance

30,319
Population
$2,000,001
Median home value (all homes)
559% above U.S. median
$4,038,070
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$3,501/mo
Median rent
160% above U.S. median
$250,001
Median household income
218% above U.S. median
25.1 min
Average commute
97.3%
Homes with broadband
38.9%
Locations with fiber available
4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 264 — 164% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing577% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities41% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost34% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates97.1%
College graduates81.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Saratoga Community Development
The Saratoga Community Development Department handles building, planning, and code compliance to support housing, development, and the built environment in Saratoga, CA.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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