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Ballston Spa

New York · 4,900 residents (2025 est.) · 1.601 sq mi
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Ballston Spa is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,667. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $308,200. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,027
−10%since 2000
from 5,556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,140 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 3,470 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+18%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,900 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Ballston Spa
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,667
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,173 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,001
+137%since 2000
from $20,237 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+29.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
−4%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$308,200
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,122
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.4%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+14%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(5,293)
Black1.1%(62)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(108)
Asian0.5%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(490)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88%(4,424)
Black1.3%(64)
Hispanic / Latino4%(203)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(336)
Diversity Score27.4%(1,378)
Diversity Score
27
+210%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.6%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2017
from 81.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 91.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ballston Spa, New York?

Ballston Spa, New York has about 5,027 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ballston Spa, New York?

The typical household in Ballston Spa, New York earns about $101,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ballston Spa, New York expensive?

In Ballston Spa, New York, the median home is worth about $308,200, and the typical rent is about $1,122 a month.

How educated are people in Ballston Spa, New York?

About 45.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ballston Spa, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ballston Spa, New York?

About 8.5% of people in Ballston Spa, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ballston Spa, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Ballston Spa, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 90 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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