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Saratoga

California · 31,051 residents · 12.779 sq mi
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Saratoga is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $201,046. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 156% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,051
+4%since 2000
from 29,843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,430 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.9
+16%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K29K30K31K32K1990201020202024Saratoga
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$201,046
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,895 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$97,880
+50%since 2000
from $65,400 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 2%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,339
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,689 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
14.7% rent
Afford Score
9.9
+39%since 2000
from 7.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(19,434)
Black0.4%(110)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(936)
Asian29%(8,664)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.2%(17,381)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.2%(11,538)
Black0.3%(98)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,125)
Asian54.2%(16,829)
Other4.2%(1,304)
Diversity Score70.1%(21,761)
Diversity Score
70
+20%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+76%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
74.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
41.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−96.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saratoga, California?

Saratoga, California has about 31,051 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saratoga, California?

The typical household in Saratoga, California earns about $201,046 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saratoga, California expensive?

In Saratoga, California, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $3,339 a month.

How educated are people in Saratoga, California?

About 77.9% of adults age 25 and over in Saratoga, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saratoga, California?

About 4.1% of people in Saratoga, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saratoga, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Saratoga, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,990 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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