Living in Ballston Spa, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ballston Spa · Census data 2020–2024
Ballston Spa has 5,027 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $101,667 (18% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $308,200, the median rent is $1,122/month.
Ballston Spa at a glance
- Population
- 5,027
- Median age
- 42.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $101,667State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $308,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,122/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 65.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Ballston Spa a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the New York median; home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ballston Spa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ballston Spa the median home value is $308,200, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,122 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,938 a month in housing costs.
Ballston Spa median household income
The median household income in Ballston Spa is $101,667 and the income per person is $48,001. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Ballston Spa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,317
- Owner-occupied
- 65.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.5%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.29
Ballston Spa demographics
- Population
- 5,027
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 2,120
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ballston Spa ›
Education in Ballston Spa
45.8% of adults 25 and older in Ballston Spa have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 19.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ballston Spa
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Ballston Spa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballston Spa | 5,027 | $101,667 | $308,200 | $1,122 |
| North Ballston Spa | 1,299 | $91,140 | $239,200 | $1,641 |
| Milton | 4,450 | $94,982 | $354,700 | $1,873 |
| Round Lake | 915 | $97,868 | $338,700 | $1,615 |
| Saratoga Springs | 28,631 | $105,944 | $478,100 | $1,470 |
| Country Knolls | 5,445 | $143,036 | $383,700 | $1,196 |
| Galway | 172 | $82,500 | $246,400 | $1,438 |
| East Glenville | 11,914 | $96,588 | $296,200 | $1,470 |
| Mechanicville | 5,124 | $50,675 | $186,500 | $1,070 |
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What is the median household income in Ballston Spa, NY?
The median household income in Ballston Spa is $101,667, 18% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ballston Spa?
The median home value in Ballston Spa is $308,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Ballston Spa?
The median gross rent in Ballston Spa is $1,122 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is Ballston Spa, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the New York median; home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
What is the median age in Ballston Spa?
The median age in Ballston Spa is 42.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Ballston Spa?
The average commute to work in Ballston Spa is 25 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ballston Spa?
The unemployment rate in Ballston Spa is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ballston Spa?
45.8% of adults in Ballston Spa 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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