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Saratoga
  • Suburb of San Jose, CA
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Suburb
San Jose

Saratoga

#34 in Best Suburbs to Live in San Francisco Bay Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Saratoga is a suburb of San Jose with a population of 31,194. Saratoga is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Saratoga offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Saratoga there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Saratoga and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Saratoga are highly rated.
    About Saratoga...
    Population
    31,194
    Suburb of
    San Jose
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $2,000,001
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $3,346
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      13%
    • Own
      87%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      43.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      6.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      6.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      222.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      411.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      82.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      46%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      11%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      5%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Saratoga

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $224,179
    National
    $69,021
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