City profile · Utah · Census ACS 2023

Saratoga Springs, UT

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Saratoga Springs - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

44,070
Residents
$123,619
Median income
$567,200
Median home
$1,747
Median rent (state)

Saratoga Springs - the verdict

Saratoga Springs ranks in the 88th percentile for household income and the 78th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

88th
percentile, household income
88th
percentile, home value
71st
percentile, median rent
78th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Saratoga Springs, UT

Saratoga Springs is a small city in Utah, home to 44,070 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Saratoga Springs households earn a median of $123,619 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 4.7%. Typical homes in Saratoga Springs are valued around $567,200, and the median resident age is 23.3 years. About 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 70.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 1,357 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 87% from five years earlier. Saratoga Springs reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 666.1 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Utah tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Utah at 98.9 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,747 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Utah's average monthly utility costs around $178 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 98.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

44,070 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Utah

Median Household Income

$123,619 /yr

Poverty 4.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.9 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Utah average

How does Saratoga Springs compare to other US cities?

Here's how Saratoga Springs stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 88% higher than other cities
Home value 88% pricier than other cities
Median rent 71% pricier than other cities
Safety 78% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Utah alone, Saratoga Springs ranks #13 of 67 Utah cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Saratoga Springs against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Utah only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Utah-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is Saratoga Springs's strongest outlier among Utah cities

Among the 310 Utah cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Saratoga Springs ranks #31 - the 90th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Saratoga Springs only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#40 of 293
86th percentile in Utah
Median Gross Rent
#3 of 310
81st percentile in Utah
Median Home Value
#55 of 301
82nd percentile in Utah
Poverty Rate
#134 of 310
56th percentile in Utah
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#31 of 310
90th percentile in Utah

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Utah only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

88thIncome percentile
78thSafety percentile

88th percentile nationally for median household income · 78th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Saratoga Springs's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Saratoga Springs's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 62 Avg. percentile National median
Saratoga Springs's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Saratoga Springs's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$567,200 12th percentile more affordable than 12% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Saratoga Springs $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Saratoga Springs, UT Saratoga Springs, UT's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Saratoga Springs, UT-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Saratoga Springs, UT median $123,619/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Saratoga Springs, UT's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Saratoga Springs, UT. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 52.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 4.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 70.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
44,070
Median Income
$123,619
Median Home Value
$567,200
Median Age
23.3
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Labor force participation
70.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
52.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
666.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
90.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
575.3
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
14
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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30,000 residents40,000 residents50,000 residents60,000 residents70,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 38,318 residents 61,397 residents ▲ +60.2%
Saratoga Springs's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
1,357
housing units authorized
Single-Family
1,257
detached homes
Multifamily
100
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
30.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 727
2020 1,594
2021 1,763
2022 1,091
2023 1,181
2024 1,357

Permit volume increased 87% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
64.6%
Carpool
8.1%
Public Transit
0.8%
Walk
1.0%
Work from Home
23.9%
Other
1.6%

Based on 18,635 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Utah - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$178
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Utah state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Utah state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Saratoga Springs sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.9
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,747/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Utah

Spanish Fork
43,632 people
Riverton
44,944 people
Bountiful
45,093 people
Roy
39,021 people
Eagle Mountain
49,514 people
Murray
49,904 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Saratoga Springs's 44,070 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Gainesville, GA
44,051 people
Freeport, NY
44,102 people
Oakland Park, FL
44,015 people
Columbia, TN
43,971 people
El Centro, CA
44,186 people
North Fort Myers, FL
44,189 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Saratoga Springs's $123,619 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Igo, CA
$123,625 median income
Dundee, OH
$123,597 median income
Lake Victoria, MI
$123,594 median income
Crestview, NM
$123,644 median income
Redland, MD
$123,587 median income
Horizon West, FL
$123,586 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Saratoga Springs, UT Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Saratoga Springs, UT - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 85.8% 8.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 11.7% White 85.8% Black or African American 0.1% Asian 1.4% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 4.0% Two or more races 8.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Saratoga Springs compares to nearby Utah cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Saratoga Springs (this city) 44,070 $123,619
Spanish Fork 43,632 $98,497
Riverton 44,944 $119,093
Bountiful 45,093 $103,723
Census ACS 5-year FIPS UT FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Saratoga Springs, UT?

What is the population of Saratoga Springs, UT? +

The population of Saratoga Springs, UT stands at 44,070 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Saratoga Springs, UT? +

Median annual household income in Saratoga Springs runs $123,619, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Saratoga Springs? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Saratoga Springs; the closest available measure is the Utah state average, a cost of living index of 98.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Utah vary by metro area.

Is Saratoga Springs, UT safe? +

Saratoga Springs has a total crime rate of 666.1 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Saratoga Springs, UT? +

Homes in Saratoga Springs carry a median value of $567,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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