Living in North Ballston Spa, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Ballston Spa · Census data 2020–2024
North Ballston Spa has 1,299 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $91,140 (6% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $239,200, the median rent is $1,641/month.
North Ballston Spa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Ballston Spa at a glance
- Population
- 1,299
- Median age
- 45.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $91,140State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $239,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,641/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 88.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is North Ballston Spa a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the New York median; home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Ballston Spa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Ballston Spa the median home value is $239,200, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,641 per month, which is 18.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,438 a month in housing costs.
North Ballston Spa median household income
The median household income in North Ballston Spa is $91,140 and the income per person is $53,339. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in North Ballston Spa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 627
- Owner-occupied
- 88.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.4%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.15
North Ballston Spa demographics
- Population
- 1,299
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 29.7%
- Households
- 594
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 0.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Ballston Spa ›
Education in North Ballston Spa
34.4% of adults 25 and older in North Ballston Spa have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Ballston Spa
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.9%
North Ballston Spa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ballston Spa | 1,299 | $91,140 | $239,200 | $1,641 |
| Ballston Spa | 5,027 | $101,667 | $308,200 | $1,122 |
| Milton | 4,450 | $94,982 | $354,700 | $1,873 |
| Saratoga Springs | 28,631 | $105,944 | $478,100 | $1,470 |
| Round Lake | 915 | $97,868 | $338,700 | $1,615 |
| 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 North Ballston Spa, NY?
The median household income in North Ballston Spa is $91,140, 6% 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 North Ballston Spa?
The median home value in North Ballston Spa is $239,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in North Ballston Spa?
The median gross rent in North Ballston Spa is $1,641 per month, about 18.7% of household income.
Is North Ballston Spa, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the New York median; home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
What is the median age in North Ballston Spa?
The median age in North Ballston Spa is 45.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in North Ballston Spa?
The average commute to work in North Ballston Spa is 22 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Ballston Spa?
The unemployment rate in North Ballston Spa is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Ballston Spa?
34.4% of adults in North 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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