What are the schools like in Saratoga, CA?

Saratoga is served primarily by Saratoga Union Elementary. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.2:1.

What is the median household income in Saratoga?

The median household income in Saratoga, CA is $237,730 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Saratoga, CA?

Saratoga has an average high temperature of 58.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches.

Saratoga, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Saratoga, CA affordable or expensive?

Saratoga's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Saratoga is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $2,000,001 and the median rent is $3,501 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Saratoga, CA?

Saratoga has a violent crime rate of 89.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 599.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Saratoga, CA a Good Place to Live?

Saratoga is a small city of 30,771 in California, with a median household income of $237,730 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Saratoga stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Saratoga is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Saratoga city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.9

Saratoga's overall cost of living index is 112.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Saratoga costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Saratoga, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$2,000,001	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,501	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$237,730	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Saratoga's violent crime rate is 89.1 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

89.1 /100k

Property Crime

599.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Saratoga is served primarily by Saratoga Union Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Saratoga, CA	National Avg
School District	Saratoga Union Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	79.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Saratoga sees average highs of 58.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 22.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Saratoga, CA
Average High — January	58.5°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	22.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Saratoga, CA	National Avg
Population	30,771	—
Median Age	50.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	39.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	55.5%	6.3%
Under 18	19.5%	22.2%
65 and over	24.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Monte Sereno, CA 3 mi Cupertino, CA 4 mi Campbell, CA 4 mi Los Gatos, CA 5 mi Cambrian Park, CA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Saratoga

Saratoga, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95070

Saratoga vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saratoga, CA affordable or expensive?

Saratoga's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Saratoga roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $2,000,001 and median rent is $3,501/month.

What is the crime rate in Saratoga, CA?

Saratoga's violent crime rate is 89.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 599.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Saratoga?

Public schools in Saratoga are operated by Saratoga Union Elementary. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1. 79.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Saratoga, CA a good place to live?

Saratoga, CA has a population of 30,771, a median household income of $237,730, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Saratoga?

Saratoga averages 58.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Saratoga?

Saratoga, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95070.

What is the population of Saratoga?

The population of Saratoga, California is 30,771 with a median age of 50.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Saratoga?

Key numbers for living in Saratoga: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $2,000,001, median household income $237,730, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Saratoga side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.