Living in Saratoga
A quiet residential city against the Santa Cruz Mountains, known for its Village downtown, large lots and hillside wineries. Compare commute times or talk with Joseph.
Saratoga on Film
I have not filmed a walkthrough in Saratoga yet, so here is a look back from the archives. Want me to tour a home here for you? Send me the address.
Snow in Saratoga (1962)
A family home movie of snow in Saratoga in 1962.Source: History San Jose, via California Revealed
Valley of Heart's Delight (1948)
The Santa Clara Valley when orchards, canneries and new industry drove the local economy.Source: Internet Archive
A Short History
- The town grew up around a sawmill in the mid 1800s and was once called McCarthysville.
- It was renamed Saratoga in 1865, after Saratoga Springs, New York, because of nearby mineral springs.
- Saratoga incorporated on October 22, 1956.
Schools, Parks and Getting Around
Public Schools
School assignment depends on the address. Always confirm with the district.
Parks and Places
Getting Around
Highway 85 and Highway 9 serve the city, with VTA buses. There is no rail station. See commute times to each job center.
Saratoga Market Report
Home sales for Saratoga pulled directly from MLSListings, the Bay Area's MLS. Figures cover full calendar months.
Last month, single family homes
October 2026
Last 3 months by home type
August to October 2026
| Home type | Homes sold | Median price | Median price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single family homes | 65 | $4.24M | $1,603 |
| Condominiums | 7 | $1.05M | $832 |
| Townhouses | 5 | $1.87M | $1,004 |
Last 12 months, single family homes
November 2025 to October 2026
How Saratoga compares
Median single family sale price, November 2025 to October 2026
Source: MLSListings closed sales with a Saratoga postal city, by close of escrow date, pulled November 13, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Ask me for a full report on your street or price range.
Saratoga FAQ
What does the Saratoga market look like right now?
See the market report above for single family home sales in Saratoga over the last month, the last 3 months and the last 12 months, pulled directly from MLSListings. Every street prices differently, so ask Joseph for numbers on your area or price range.
How far is Saratoga from the Peninsula and San Francisco?
Use the commute chart on my relocation guide to compare estimated drive and transit times from Saratoga to San Francisco, SFO, Stanford and the Silicon Valley hubs.
What is my Saratoga home worth?
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How can I hear about Saratoga homes before they hit the market?
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Sources
Please confirm anything important for a specific address.
- MLSListingsClosed sales with a Saratoga postal city, November 2025 to October 2026, pulled November 13, 2026
- Saratoga, California (Wikipedia)History, schools, parks and transit
- U.S. Census Bureau2020 census population and land area
Saratoga Market Trends
Market Trends are calculated using MLS® sold listing data
