Saratoga County

NY · Pop. 81,266 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Saratoga County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 81,266.

$/Acre: $3,237

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 172 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 53.5/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.13%

Combined Sales Tax4.13%

Cost of Living Index110.9

Median Household Income$69,196

Poverty Rate17.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,237

Median Home Price$291K

Acres for Sale4317

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season172 days

Annual Rainfall35 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,689 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)278 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K366

Property Crime /100K312

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyModerate