Living in Saratoga, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Saratoga · Census data 2020–2024
Saratoga has 30,319 residents with a median age of 51.7. The median household income is $250,001 (152% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Saratoga at a glance
- Population
- 30,319
- Median age
- 51.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 86.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 81.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Saratoga a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 152% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Saratoga
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Saratoga the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Saratoga median household income
The median household income in Saratoga is $250,001 and the income per person is $124,686. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Saratoga: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,447
- Owner-occupied
- 86.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.6%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.79
Saratoga demographics
- Population
- 30,319
- Median age
- 51.7
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 26.5%
- Households
- 10,783
- Foreign-born
- 46.3%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Saratoga ›
Education in Saratoga
81.1% of adults 25 and older in Saratoga have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 46.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Saratoga
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 37.4%
- Drive alone
- 55.7%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Saratoga vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga | 30,319 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Monte Sereno | 3,461 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Cupertino | 58,566 | $234,707 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Campbell | 42,781 | $145,268 | $1,617,000 | $2,737 |
| Los Gatos | 32,786 | $217,554 | $2,000,001 | $3,247 |
| Cambrian Park | 3,494 | $192,731 | $2,000,001 | $3,179 |
| Fruitdale | 986 | $182,889 | $1,581,200 | $2,746 |
| Burbank | 5,333 | $134,518 | $1,104,600 | $2,566 |
| Loyola | 3,430 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
More for people moving to Saratoga
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What is the median household income in Saratoga, CA?
The median household income in Saratoga is $250,001, 152% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Saratoga?
The median home value in Saratoga is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Saratoga?
The median gross rent in Saratoga is $3,501 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Saratoga, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 152% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Saratoga?
The median age in Saratoga is 51.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Saratoga?
The average commute to work in Saratoga is 25 minutes; 37.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Saratoga?
The unemployment rate in Saratoga is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Saratoga?
81.1% of adults in Saratoga have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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