Living in Saratoga, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Saratoga · Census data 2020–2024
Saratoga has 291 residents with a median age of 48.7. The median household income is $30,469 (58% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $97,900, the median rent is $800/month.
Saratoga is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Saratoga at a glance
- Population
- 291
- Median age
- 48.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $30,469State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $97,900State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Saratoga a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 58% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
The weather is best in April–May 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 $97,900, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 37.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,029 a month in housing costs.
Saratoga median household income
The median household income in Saratoga is $30,469 and the income per person is $25,516. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Saratoga: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 198
- Owner-occupied
- 69.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.9%
- Vacant
- 24.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 1.95
Saratoga demographics
- Population
- 291
- Median age
- 48.7
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 149
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 13%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Saratoga ›
Education in Saratoga
23.9% of adults 25 and older in Saratoga have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Saratoga
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.5%
Saratoga vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga | 291 | $30,469 | $97,900 | $800 |
| Stantonsburg | 958 | $61,176 | $132,600 | $919 |
| Walstonburg | 313 | $42,500 | $95,000 | — |
| Black Creek | 749 | $53,750 | $112,200 | $868 |
| Macclesfield | 391 | $56,000 | $135,200 | $796 |
| Eureka | 224 | $66,250 | $122,900 | $865 |
| Wilson | 48,370 | $52,485 | $210,700 | $971 |
| Farmville | 4,514 | $47,410 | $183,000 | $815 |
| Elm City | 1,292 | $36,150 | $109,300 | $859 |
More for people moving to Saratoga
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What is the median household income in Saratoga, NC?
The median household income in Saratoga is $30,469, 58% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (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 $97,900, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Saratoga?
The median gross rent in Saratoga is $800 per month, about 37.4% of household income.
Is Saratoga, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 58% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
What is the median age in Saratoga?
The median age in Saratoga is 48.7 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Saratoga?
The average commute to work in Saratoga is 21 minutes; 17.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Saratoga?
The unemployment rate in Saratoga is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Saratoga?
23.9% 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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