How many renters in Saratoga Springs, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.1% (±5.6 points) of renting households in Saratoga Springs, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.1% (±5.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.1% (±5.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.0% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Saratoga Springs
| Share of income spent on rent | Saratoga Springs | Saratoga County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.2% (±5.0 points) | 15.8% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.5% (±4.1 points) | 15.3% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.2% (±5.5 points) | 14.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.0% (±3.3 points) | 13.2% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.0% (±2.4 points) | 7.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.1% (±5.1 points) | 33.2% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Saratoga Springs against Saratoga County, its state and the nation
| Saratoga Springs | Saratoga County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.1% (±5.6 points) | 41.0% (±2.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.1% (±5.1 points) | 33.2% (±2.5 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.0% (±2.4 points) | 26.6% (±1.1 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $69,012 (±$10,051) | $63,162 (±$3,274) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,470 (±$85) | $1,394 (±$26) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Saratoga Springs, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Saratoga County (41.0%).
It is also lower than in New York (52.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs ranks 12 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 592 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Saratoga Springs
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Springs | — | 41.1% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Milton (community, Saratoga County) | 4.4 mi | 36.0% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Ballston Spa | 5.0 mi | 14.9% (±57.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Ballston Spa | 5.8 mi | 38.0% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Malta | 5.9 mi | 34.1% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Milton | 6.2 mi | 36.7% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Wilton | 6.4 mi | 50.4% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Greenfield | 6.8 mi | 59.1% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Saratoga | 6.8 mi | 52.2% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Saratoga County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Town of Wilton | 50.4% (±12.6 points) |
| 7 | Town of Clifton Park | 48.2% (±9.0 points) |
| 8 | Town of Galway | 44.9% (±22.2 points) |
| 9 | Town of Hadley | 44.3% (±21.9 points) |
| 10 | Town of Moreau | 44.2% (±9.6 points) |
| 11 | Town of Northumberland | 41.4% (±39.9 points) |
| 12 | Saratoga Springs | 41.1% (±5.6 points) |
| 13 | Town of Corinth | 39.6% (±16.4 points) |
| 14 | Town of Halfmoon | 38.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 15 | Town of Milton | 36.7% (±10.2 points) |
| 16 | Town of Ballston | 34.3% (±13.1 points) |
| 17 | Town of Malta | 34.1% (±9.4 points) |
| 18 | Town of Stillwater | 32.8% (±15.7 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
Are renters in Saratoga Springs rent-burdened?
41.1% of renting households in Saratoga Springs pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Saratoga Springs spend on rent?
The median renting household in Saratoga Springs, NY spends 26.0% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saratoga Springs city, Saratoga County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saratoga Springs city, Saratoga County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saratoga Springs city, Saratoga County, New York
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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