Housing affordability · NY · 2024

Saratoga Housing Affordability

Moderate — Getting pricey

46th most affordable of 62 New York counties · price-to-income ratio

Median Home Value
$348,600
↓18% vs NY · ↑91% vs US
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.5×
↓29% vs NY · ↑17% vs US
Median Monthly Rent
$1,394
↓14% vs NY · ↑60% vs US
Renter Cost Burden
39%
↓21% vs NY · ↑3% vs US
Analysis · NY

Saratoga at a glance

Saratoga is among the more accessible housing markets in New York on both ownership and rental measures — home prices relative to income sit below the state median at 3.5×, and renters face a lower-than-average cost burden.

At Saratoga's median household income of $100,787, a renter paying the median monthly rent of $1,394 would commit 17% of gross annual income to housing — below the 30% threshold widely used to define cost burden.

For owner-occupied households, 12% spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs — the standard definition of owner cost burden.

Saratoga FAQ

What is the median home price in Saratoga?

The median home value in Saratoga, NY is $348,600 (2024 ACS 5-year estimate). This is 18% below the New York state median of $423,800.

Is Saratoga an affordable place to buy a home?

Saratoga is rated Moderate on the USInsights affordability scale. The price-to-income ratio is 3.5×, meaning the median home costs roughly 3.5 years of median household income ($100,787). 3.5×–5.0× indicates moderate pressure.

What is the average rent in Saratoga?

The median gross rent in Saratoga is $1,394 per month (2024 ACS 5-year estimate). 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. The New York state median is $1,621.

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Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2024 (2020–2024 survey period). Price-to-income ratio = median home value ÷ median household income. Full New York methodology →