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Saratoga, California

Introduction to Saratoga, California

Saratoga, California, in Santa Clara county, is 4 miles S of Cupertino, California (center to center) and 8 miles SW of San Jose, California. The city is included in the San Jose metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 29,843 people lived in Saratoga.

Saratoga History

The earliest settlers of this area were European. They followed William Campbell who came to this area in 1848, where he built a saw mill. The next significant person in the history of Saratoga is Martin McCarty, who leased Campbell’s sawmill. He also built a toll road which lead to the Santa Clara Valley. The town then became popular by the name of Toll Gate. It got its first post office in 1855 and was named McCartysville. The present name of Saratoga was given in 1865.

Saratoga and nearby Attractions

  • Saratoga Historical Museum
  • Sanborn County Park
  • Mountain Winery
  • Youth Science Institute Sanborn Discovery Center
  • Saratoga Springs Resort
  • Saratoga Federated Church

Things To Do In Saratoga

Sarataga has a number of parks and vineyards, which are great places to visit and recreate oneself. The Saratoga Spring Resort is a very popular picnic area. The city also hosts an annual fundraiser called the Saratoga Rotary Art Show, which has works by 175 artists on display.

Saratoga Transportation

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International is the nearest airport.

Saratoga Higher Education

West Valley College is the local educational institution.

High Points

Saratoga strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySaratoga Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySaratoga Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySaratoga College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophySaratoga Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophySaratoga People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophySaratoga Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophySaratoga Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Saratoga Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Saratoga, CA

Comparing Saratoga to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Male Share of the Population75
Racial Diversity75
Female Share of the Population46
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work42
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built44
People Living Alone13
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010

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