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Saratoga County, New York: crime rate, income and local data
FBI reports put Saratoga County at 0.80 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 79% lower than the rate for New York (3.8). Households here have a median income of $100,787 and the unemployment rate was 3.2% in August 2026. About 238,284 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Saratoga County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 193 violent and 1,781 property crimes per year. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 0.80: 79% lower than the New York rate (3.8), and 78% lower than the national rate (3.7). For property crime the county rate is 7.4 per 1,000 (New York: 15.7; U.S.: 18.1). Aggravated assaults make up 63% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 2 homicide deaths a year in the county (0.7 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Saratoga County | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 193 | 0.80 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 48 | 0.20 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 21 | 0.09 | 1.0 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 122 | 0.50 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 1,781 | 7.4 | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 190 | 0.79 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,558 | 6.4 | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 34 | 0.14 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (7 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Saratoga County?
Half of households in Saratoga County make more than $100,787 and half make less; across New York the midpoint is $85,974. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $348,600 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,394. 6.5% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 15.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 4,158 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Saratoga County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 238,284 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $100,787 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $348,600 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,394 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.3% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 7.1% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 6.5% | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 45.4% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 72.3% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 43.6 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% | 90.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 2.6% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Saratoga County?
Saratoga County carries a “Relatively Low” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
3 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Saratoga County: Ge Moreau, Malta Rocket Fuel Area and Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (Saratoga Springs Plant). A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Saratoga County has 12 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 2 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 10 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Spier Falls (146 ft) and Stewarts Bridge (113 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
10 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 181,788 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Saratoga County was covered by 2 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 1, Snowstorm 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 0 of 347 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 74 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 14 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 2 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Saratoga County?
Saratoga County had 4 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Where crews are working: NY 32 and NY 50. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Saratoga County?
Saratoga County has 50 public schools (2024-25) and 13 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 2 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 53 fire or EMS stations and 9 police or sheriff stations. Park Service units in the area: Saratoga National Historical Park. 2 state parks or recreation areas: Moreau Lake State Park and Saratoga Spa State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Saratoga County
Gun shops
5 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Saratoga County, plus 21 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Bass Pro Shops Outpost 429 (Clifton Park), C & D Service Center (Mechanicville), Walmart #2056 (Saratoga Springs), Walmart #2844 (Clifton Park) and Zacks Sports INC (Round Lake).
Liquor stores
39 liquor stores are on the map in Saratoga County: A To Z Wine & Spirit Center (Burnt Hills), Bailey's Wine And Liquor (Lake Luzerne), Ballard Wine & Spirits INC (Wilton), Barrymore's Wine & Spirits (Saratoga Springs), Brix Wine & Liquor (Malta), By The Bottle (Saratoga Springs), Corinth Wine & Liquor (Corinth), Dels Wine & Spirits INC (Mechanicville) and 31 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Saratoga County: Planned Parenthood of Greater New York-Saratoga Springs (Saratoga Springs).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Saratoga County?
Saratoga County averaged 193 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 0.80 per 1,000 residents, 79% lower than the New York rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 7.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Saratoga County?
$100,787 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $85,974 for New York and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Saratoga County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 4,158 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Saratoga County?
Saratoga County carries a “Relatively Low” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Are there Superfund sites in Saratoga County?
3 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Saratoga County: Ge Moreau, Malta Rocket Fuel Area and Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (Saratoga Springs Plant).
Is there road construction in Saratoga County right now?
Saratoga County had 4 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Where crews are working: NY 32 and NY 50.
How many nursing homes are in Saratoga County?
2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Saratoga County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany County | 317,018 | 3.7 | $85,333 |
| Fulton County | 52,487 | 1.4 | $66,533 |
| Hamilton County | 5,089 | 0.06 | $68,835 |
| Montgomery County | 49,528 | 0.75 | $64,943 |
| Rensselaer County | 160,332 | 2.0 | $87,915 |
| Schenectady County | 160,369 | 3.5 | $79,623 |
| Warren County | 65,517 | 0.77 | $78,442 |
| Washington County | 60,522 | 0.89 | $73,495 |
More: New York statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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