What percentage of people rent in Saratoga, CA?
13.6% (±2.3 points) of the occupied homes in Saratoga, CA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 1,469 renting households against 9,314 that own their home.
In Saratoga, the share of households that rent went from 15.4% in 2015–2019 to 13.6% in 2020–2024 (−1.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 13.6% (±2.3 points)
- Renting households
- 1,469 (±259)
- Median renter income
- $154,911 (±$51,598)
Who rents and who owns in Saratoga
| Saratoga | Santa Clara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 13.6% (±2.3 points) | 44.9% (±0.5 points) | 44.1% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 1,469 (±259) | 296,206 (±3,317) | 5,980,523 (±22,985) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 9,314 (±325) | 363,147 (±3,294) | 7,567,568 (±37,334) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.5 (±0.2) | 2.7 (±0.0) | 2.7 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.8 (±0.1) | 3.0 (±0.0) | 3.0 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $154,911 (±$51,598) | $122,974 (±$2,206) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $250,000 or more | $208,519 (±$2,856) | $127,456 (±$424) | $100,009 |
In Saratoga, the renter share is lower than in Santa Clara County (44.9%).
It is also lower than in California (44.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Santa Clara County, Saratoga ranks 19 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 926 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Saratoga has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 15.4% (±2.2 points) | 13.6% (±2.3 points) | −1.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Saratoga
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga | — | 13.6% (±2.3 points) | — |
| Monte Sereno | 2.8 mi | 2.6% (±2.6 points) | Lower |
| Cupertino | 3.7 mi | 39.4% (±2.3 points) | Higher |
| Campbell | 4.1 mi | 48.3% (±2.4 points) | Higher |
| Los Gatos | 4.6 mi | 35.1% (±2.8 points) | Higher |
| Cambrian Park | 5.4 mi | 29.6% (±10.7 points) | Higher |
| Burbank (community) | 6.4 mi | 42.3% (±7.8 points) | Higher |
| Loyola | 6.9 mi | 13.5% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Clara | 7.4 mi | 59.2% (±1.7 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Monte Sereno, CA (2.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cupertino, CA (39.4%), Campbell, CA (48.3%), Los Gatos, CA (35.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Santa Clara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Alum Rock | 29.8% (±6.4 points) |
| 14 | Cambrian Park | 29.6% (±10.7 points) |
| 15 | Morgan Hill | 28.5% (±2.9 points) |
| 16 | San Martin | 22.2% (±8.0 points) |
| 17 | Los Altos | 18.3% (±2.1 points) |
| 18 | East Foothills | 13.7% (±5.2 points) |
| 19 | Saratoga | 13.6% (±2.3 points) |
| 20 | Loyola | 13.5% (±4.9 points) |
| 21 | Lexington Hills | 13.4% (±7.4 points) |
| 22 | Los Altos Hills | 6.6% (±3.0 points) |
| 23 | Monte Sereno | 2.6% (±2.6 points) |
Showing 11 of 23 places in Santa Clara County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Saratoga
How many renters are there in Saratoga?
Saratoga has an estimated 1,469 (±259) renting households, 13.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Saratoga?
In Saratoga, the share of households that rent went from 15.4% in 2015–2019 to 13.6% in 2020–2024 (−1.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Saratoga?
A renting household in Saratoga has 2.5 people on average, against 2.8 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Saratoga?
The median renting household in Saratoga, CA has an income of $154,911 (±$51,598) a year, against $250,000 or more for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saratoga city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saratoga city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Saratoga city, California
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Saratoga city, California
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Saratoga city, California
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Saratoga city, California (place:70280, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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