Saratoga County, NY Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Saratoga County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 234,172 | 19,009,591 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 277.7 | 348.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.74% | 0.06% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.6 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 99,723 | 7,641,851 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Saratoga County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Saratoga County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,770 | $85,191 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.35% | 4.93% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Saratoga County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $197,252 | $436,407 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,347 | $1,576 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.2% | 54.2% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Saratoga County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 22.9 | 29.0 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 15.7% | 13.4% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Saratoga County has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Saratoga County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.2% | 36.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Saratoga County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Saratoga County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.4% | 17.4% | 19.0% |