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Ballston Spa, New York

village · Saratoga County

At a glance

5,027
Population
$308,200
Median home value (all homes)
2% above U.S. median
$439,936
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,122/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$101,667
Median household income
29% above U.S. median
24.7 min
Average commute
95%
Homes with broadband
70.65%
Locations with fiber available
1.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 110 — 10% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing19% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost6% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
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Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates93.8%
College graduates45.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association (BSBPA)
county Saratoga County Department of Planning and Economic Development
state Llyod Economic Development
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state New York State Electric & Gas Economic Development
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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