Saratoga Real Estate & Neighborhood Directory

Welcome to Saratoga, CA

Saratoga grew out of orchards and vineyards into one of the quietest, most affluent towns in Silicon Valley. Saratoga Village, its historic downtown, still has the tree-lined streets and century-old buildings from that era, even with tech campuses just minutes away.

What makes Saratoga, CA a top real estate destination?

Saratoga combines large, private lots with some of the highest-ranked public schools in the state, plus cultural draws like Villa Montalvo and Hakone Gardens. It's a low-density, low-turnover town where buyers are paying for space and school quality as much as location.

Dining and Shopping Options

Saratoga Village is the town's small, walkable downtown, with boutique shops and restaurants including the Plumed Horse, a longtime fine-dining destination with a Wine Spectator Grand Award.

Parks and Recreation

Hakone Gardens is a Japanese-style garden open to the public, one of the oldest of its kind in the country. Villa Montalvo's grounds include hiking trails and an outdoor amphitheater. Wildwood Park sits along Saratoga Creek in the village.

Schools

Saratoga Union School District covers elementary and middle school. High schoolers attend Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District, mostly at Saratoga High School, consistently ranked among the top public high schools in California. Sacred Heart School is a private option in town.

Demographics

Saratoga has about 30,300 residents, a median age of 52, and a median household income over $250,000.

Neighborhood Districts

Saratoga breaks down into a handful of well-known areas:

Saratoga Village: The historic downtown core, walkable, with boutique shops and century-old buildings.

Montalvo: Surrounds the 1912 Villa Montalvo, with estate homes on large, wooded lots.

Fruitvale Avenue Corridor: Ranch-style and mid-century homes on larger parcels, once surrounded by orchards.

Heritage Orchard: Historic homes near one of the town's last preserved orchards.

Saratoga Foothill Club Area: Includes architecture by Julia Morgan, California's first licensed female architect.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district serves Saratoga?

Saratoga Union School District covers elementary and middle school. High schoolers attend Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District, mostly at Saratoga High School.

What's there to do in Saratoga?

Hakone Gardens, Villa Montalvo's grounds and amphitheater, and Saratoga Village's shops and restaurants are the main draws, along with easy access to the Santa Cruz Mountains.

What kind of homes does Saratoga have?

Mostly large single-family homes on generous lots, from mid-century ranch houses to estate properties, with some historic homes concentrated in the village and foothill areas.

Overview for Saratoga, CA

31,383 people live in Saratoga, where the median age is 51.3 and the average individual income is $124,255. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Total Population

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Median Age

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$124,255

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Demographics and Employment Data for Saratoga, CA

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Saratoga has 11,124 households, with an average household size of 2.8. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Saratoga do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 31,383 people call Saratoga home. The population density is 1,108 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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51.3 years

Median Age

49 / 51%

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2.8

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$124,255

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Around Saratoga, CA

There's plenty to do around Saratoga, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent

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Somewhat Bikeable

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Nabilz Cheesecake, Azule Crossing Center, and Park Saratoga.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Nabilz Cheesecake page on Yelp	Dining	2.72 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Azule Crossing Center page on Yelp Search 12314 Saratoga Sunnyvale R on Google Maps	Shopping	2.43 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Park Saratoga page on Yelp Search 12124 Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd on Google Maps	Shopping	2.71 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the ABequestrian page on Yelp	Active	1.57 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Frank Panetta, PGA Instructor page on Yelp Search 21990 Prospect Rd on Google Maps	Active	1.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Chang Tai Do Karate & Fitness page on Yelp Search 19655 Allendale Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.01 miles	3 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the World Cup Soccer Camps & Clinics By Ruedi Graf page on Yelp Search 14000 Fruitvale Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.21 miles	1 review	5/5 stars
Visit the United Studios of Self Defense page on Yelp Search 12201 Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd on Google Maps	Active	2.61 miles	6 reviews	3.7/5 stars
Visit the Keebs Fitness Boot Camp page on Yelp Search 12416 Scully Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.77 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fine Vines page on Yelp Search 14529 Big Basin Wy on Google Maps	Nightlife	0.82 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Jennifer Sarkis page on Yelp Search 14510 Big Basin Way on Google Maps	Beauty	0.84 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Hair by Shani page on Yelp Search 14510 Big Basin Way on Google Maps	Beauty	0.84 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the L'Avenir Salon page on Yelp Search 20601 3rd St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Pink Pixie Hair page on Yelp Search 14451 Big Basin Wy on Google Maps	Beauty	0.91 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Reem's Studio page on Yelp	Beauty	1.55 miles	2 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Grichuhin Sharron Hairdrsr page on Yelp Search 12366 Saratoga Sunnyvale R on Google Maps	Beauty	2.43 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Fary Rafiei Hair Salon page on Yelp Search 12333 Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.46 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Als Bluehills Barbershop page on Yelp Search 12025 Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.73 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars

Schools in Saratoga, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Saratoga. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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