How old are the homes in Saratoga Springs, NY?

Name: Age of homes in Saratoga Springs, NY, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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58.1% (±4.6 points) of the homes in Saratoga Springs, NY were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

25.6% were built before 1940.

15.6% were built in 2010 or later.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Built before 1980: 58.1% (±4.6 points)
Built before 1940: 25.6%
Built 2010 or later: 15.6%

When the homes in Saratoga Springs were built

Housing units by year structure built, 2020–2024
Year built	Saratoga Springs	Saratoga County	New York	United States
2020 or later	1.5% (±0.7 points)	1.8%	0.8%	2.0%
2010 to 2019	14.1% (±2.5 points)	12.7%	5.3%	9.4%
2000 to 2009	11.0% (±1.7 points)	14.0%	6.4%	13.6%
1990 to 1999	6.7% (±1.5 points)	13.3%	5.9%	12.4%
1980 to 1989	8.6% (±1.6 points)	14.0%	7.7%	12.9%
1970 to 1979	15.5% (±2.3 points)	12.1%	9.8%	14.2%
1960 to 1969	10.2% (±1.8 points)	8.7%	12.1%	9.9%
1950 to 1959	4.7% (±1.3 points)	5.9%	14.1%	9.5%
1940 to 1949	2.1% (±0.8 points)	2.8%	7.6%	4.4%
1939 or earlier	25.6% (±3.2 points)	14.7%	30.3%	11.7%

In Saratoga Springs, the share of homes built before 1980 is higher than in Saratoga County (44.2%).

It is also lower than in New York (73.9%).

It is higher than the national figure (49.7%).

In Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs ranks 7 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.

Statewide, it ranks 636 of 1,006.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint

Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.

Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).

A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).

Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.

The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (42.6%) and the share built before 1980 (58.1%).

Homes built before 1980 in places near Saratoga Springs

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Saratoga Springs
Place	Distance	Homes built before 1980	Compared with this place
Saratoga Springs	—	58.1% (±4.6 points)	—
Milton (community, Saratoga County)	4.4 mi	23.4% (±7.3 points)	Lower
North Ballston Spa	5.0 mi	79.0% (±28.6 points)	Not measurably different
Village of Ballston Spa	5.8 mi	76.3% (±11.9 points)	Higher
Town of Malta	5.9 mi	27.8% (±5.6 points)	Lower
Town of Milton	6.2 mi	44.1% (±5.4 points)	Lower
Town of Wilton	6.4 mi	22.7% (±4.9 points)	Lower
Town of Greenfield	6.8 mi	34.8% (±7.6 points)	Lower
Town of Saratoga	6.8 mi	53.4% (±7.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Milton (community, Saratoga County), NY (23.4%), Town of Malta, NY (27.8%), Town of Milton, NY (44.1%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Ballston Spa, NY (76.3%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes built before 1980 across Saratoga County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes built before 1980
1	Mechanicville	87.4% (±11.8 points)
2	Town of Waterford	73.3% (±11.0 points)
3	Town of Charlton	68.8% (±13.3 points)
4	Town of Day	66.0% (±9.0 points)
5 (tie)	Town of Edinburg	58.3% (±8.2 points)
5 (tie)	Town of Hadley	58.3% (±14.0 points)
7	Saratoga Springs	58.1% (±4.6 points)
8	Town of Corinth	56.5% (±8.3 points)
9	Town of Saratoga	53.4% (±7.8 points)
10	Town of Galway	49.6% (±11.2 points)
11	Town of Moreau	47.4% (±6.4 points)
12	Town of Clifton Park	45.8% (±3.7 points)
13	Town of Milton	44.1% (±5.4 points)

Showing 13 of 21 places in Saratoga County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Saratoga Springs

How old are most homes in Saratoga Springs?

58.1% of homes in Saratoga Springs, NY were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Do homes in Saratoga Springs need a lead paint disclosure?

A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 42.6% and 58.1% of homes in Saratoga Springs were built before then.

Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Saratoga Springs?

Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saratoga Springs city, Saratoga County, New York

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DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM

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