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Saratoga Springs, New York

city · Saratoga County

At a glance

28,631
Population
$478,100
Median home value (all homes)
58% above U.S. median
$664,058
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,470/mo
Median rent
9% above U.S. median
$105,944
Median household income
35% above U.S. median
27.2 min
Average commute
90.3%
Homes with broadband
29.44%
Locations with fiber available
2.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 126 — 26% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing75% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost4% above
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:
SUNY Empire State College Graduate degrees
Skidmore College Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates95.8%
College graduates59.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Saratoga Springs
The Office of Planning & Economic Development (OPED) oversees planning, land development, and community development for the City of Saratoga Springs. Staff guide development proposals, support the City's land use boards, lead long-range planning initiatives, and administer programs such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
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 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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