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Saratoga, WY


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Saratoga, Wyoming

Saratoga, Wyoming, in Carbon county, is 105 miles W of Cheyenne, Wyoming (center to center) and 152 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. As of the year 2000 census, 1,726 people lived in Saratoga.

The People and Families of Saratoga

In Saratoga, about 60% of adults are married.

Saratoga is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Saratoga had a median family income of $45,362. Significantly, more adults in Saratoga have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Wyoming. In the town, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Saratoga.)

Political Inclinations

Saratoga residents donated more money ($5,250) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Saratoga Housing

An estimated 76% of living spaces in Saratoga are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Saratoga, 84% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Saratoga is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the town; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySaratoga Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySaratoga Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 11%Saratoga College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Saratoga Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Saratoga, WY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Male Share of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Women88
Racial Diversity78
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built88
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime21
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