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Santa Clara County

Population in July 2009: 30,657. Population change since 2000: +2.7%
 

Males: 15,058  (49.1%)
Females: 15,599  (50.9%)

Median resident age:  43.2 years
California median age:  33.3 years

Zip codes: 95070, 95071.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $140,283 (it was $139,895 in 2000)
Saratoga:

$140,283
California:

$58,931
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $66,536

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: over $916,644 (it was over $1,000,000 in 2000)
Saratoga:

over $916,644
California:

$384,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $979,880; Detached houses: $1,004,108; Townhouses or other attached units: $654,494; In 2-unit structures: $437,037; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $569,718; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $497,356

Median gross rent in 2009: $1,685.

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  • White alone - 16,653 (55.6%)
  • Asian alone - 11,433 (38.1%)
  • Hispanic - 986 (3.3%)
  • Two or more races - 658 (2.2%)
  • Black alone - 169 (0.6%)
  • Other race alone - 75 (0.3%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Saratoga: 149.9 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (13.4%), German (13.2%), Irish (10.0%), Italian (6.4%), Scottish (3.6%), French (2.8%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 412 feet

Land area: 12.1 square miles.

Population density: 2533 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Saratoga:

  • High school or higher: 96.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 68.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 33.6%
  • Unemployed: 1.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Saratoga city:

  • Never married: 16.9%
  • Now married: 72.3%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 5.7%
  • Divorced: 4.6%

7,656 residents are foreign born (18.6% Asia, 5.1% Europe).

This city:  25.7%
California:  26.2%


According to our research there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Saratoga, California in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Saratoga to the number of sex offenders is 6131 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is a lot smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $9,641 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $3,311 (0.3%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cupertino, CA (3.4 miles , pop. 50,546).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: San Jose, CA (8.4 miles , pop. 894,943).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (300.7 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Monte Sereno, CA (1.7 miles ), Cupertino, CA (1.8 miles ), Campbell, CA (1.9 miles ), Los Gatos, CA (2.0 miles ), Cambrian Park, CA (2.3 miles ), Fruitdale, CA (2.3 miles ), Burbank, CA (2.4 miles ), Santa Clara, CA (2.5 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 98 buildings, average cost: $320,600
  • 1997: 69 buildings, average cost: $432,000
  • 1998: 42 buildings, average cost: $509,300
  • 1999: 75 buildings, average cost: $581,500
  • 2000: 64 buildings, average cost: $489,600
  • 2001: 56 buildings, average cost: $527,900
  • 2002: 44 buildings, average cost: $649,300
  • 2003: 84 buildings, average cost: $435,900
  • 2004: 24 buildings, average cost: $763,200
  • 2005: 42 buildings, average cost: $1,214,800
  • 2006: 27 buildings, average cost: $1,230,800
  • 2007: 25 buildings, average cost: $1,109,000
  • 2008: 23 buildings, average cost: $1,205,200
  • 2009: 22 buildings, average cost: $1,115,000
  • 2010: 14 buildings, average cost: $737,000

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 37.27 N, Longitude: 122.02 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -5,356 (-17.9%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,938 (14.7%)

Area code: 408

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Saratoga, California accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

5.2%
California:

12.3%

Unemployment by year (%)


 

Crime in Saratoga by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Murders 010000100010
per 100,000 0.03.30.00.00.00.03.40.00.00.03.30.0
Rapes 353322322111
per 100,000 9.916.49.99.76.76.710.16.76.73.33.33.3
Robberies 242234223239
per 100,000 6.613.16.66.510.113.56.76.710.06.69.829.3
Assaults 12322418148152224101212
per 100,000 39.6105.179.058.247.027.050.373.579.833.039.439.1
Burglaries 848398838810611516187939792
per 100,000 277.0272.6322.4268.3295.3357.5385.5537.9289.4306.5318.2299.8
Thefts 247198207230206211249345199204156164
per 100,000 814.6650.2681.0743.4691.2711.7834.71152.7661.9672.2511.7534.3
Auto thefts 2117712131313191412109
per 100,000 69.355.823.038.843.643.843.663.546.639.532.829.3
Arson 300133135786
per 100,000 9.90.00.03.210.110.13.410.016.623.126.219.5
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 80.6100.882.778.174.576.997.0118.780.067.169.968.4

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Crime in Saratoga detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +1,760 (+6.3%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (34%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (25%)
  • Wholesale trade (7%)
  • Information (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (4%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (4%)
  • Construction (4%)
  • Manufacturing (24%)
  • Health care and social assistance (15%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (14%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Other services, except public administration (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (12%)
  • Engineers (11%)
  • Top executives (11%)
  • Computer specialists (10%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)
  • Computer specialists (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (4%)

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Earthquake activity:

Saratoga-area historical earthquake activity is near California state average. It is 1766% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 73.6 miles away from the city center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1989 at 00:04:15, a magnitude 7.1 (6.5 MB, 7.1 MS, 6.9 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 17.8 miles away from Saratoga center, causing 62 deaths (62 shaking deaths) and 3757 injuries, causing $1,305,032,704 total damage
On 4/24/1984 at 21:15:19, a magnitude 6.2 (5.7 MB, 6.1 MS, 6.2 MW, 6.2 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 17.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/6/1979 at 17:05:22, a magnitude 5.9 (5.4 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, 5.9 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 27.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/24/1980 at 19:00:09, a magnitude 5.9 (5.3 MB, 5.9 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 34.4 miles away from Saratoga center
On 1/27/1980 at 02:33:36, a magnitude 5.8 (5.0 MB, 5.0 MS, 5.8 ML) earthquake occurred 35.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Santa Clara County (15) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Fires: 4, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Landslides: 2, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Drought: 1, Earthquake: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Birthplace of: Brett Rodriguez - Major League Soccer player (San Jose, born: Apr 8, 1983).


Hospitals/medical centers near Saratoga:

  • GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 6 miles away; SAN JOSE, CA)
  • KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA CLARA (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Federal, provides emergency services, about 6 miles away; SANTA CLARA, CA)
  • O'CONNOR HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 6 miles away; SAN JOSE, CA)

Political contributions by individuals in Saratoga, CA

Amtrak stations near Saratoga:

  • 8 miles: SAN JOSE (65 CAHILL ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 9 miles: SANTA CLARA-GREAT AMERICA (SANTA CLARA, FOOT OF STARS & STRIPES DR.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking.
  • 20 miles: FREEMONT-MISSION SAN JOSE (FREMONT, MISSION BLVD. & I-680) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.


Local government website: www.saratoga.ca.us

Colleges/Universities in Saratoga:

  • West Valley College (Full-time enrollment: 3,930; Location: 14000 Fruitvale Ave; Public; Website: www.westvalley.edu)
  • West Valley Mission Community College District Office (Location: 14000 Fruitvale Ave; Public)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Saratoga:

  • De Anza College (about 4 miles; Cupertino, CA; Full-time enrollment: 11,139)
  • San Jose City College (about 6 miles; San Jose, CA; FT enrollment: 2,992)
  • Santa Clara University (about 8 miles; Santa Clara, CA; FT enrollment: 6,769)
  • Mission College (about 9 miles; Santa Clara, CA; FT enrollment: 2,635)
  • Foothill College (about 9 miles; Los Altos Hills, CA; FT enrollment: 4,985)
  • San Jose State University (about 9 miles; San Jose, CA; FT enrollment: 21,893)
  • Stanford University (about 14 miles; Stanford, CA; FT enrollment: 14,562)

Public elementary/middle schools in Saratoga:

Private elementary/middle schools in Saratoga:

  • ST ANDREWS SCHOOL (Students: 334; Location: 13601 SARATOGA AVE; Grades: PK - 8)
  • SACRED HEART SCHOOL (Students: 286; Location: 13718 SARATOGA AVE; Grades: PK - 8)
  • PRIMARY PLUS (Students: 260; Location: 18720 BUCKNALL RD; Grades: PK - KG)
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Notable locations in Saratoga: Hakone Gardens (A), Villa Montalvo Arboretum (B), Villa Montalvo (C), Saratoga Community Branch Santa Clara County Free Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Blue Hills Shopping Center (1), Saratoga Village Shopping Center (2), Quito Village Shopping Center (3), Plaza del Roble Shopping Center (4), Argonaut Place Shopping Center (5), Azule Crossing Shopping Center (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Saratoga: Congregation Beth David (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Madronia Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Vasona Creek (A), Sobey Creek (B), Prospect Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Saratoga include: Deer Park (1), Azule Park (2), Wildwood Park (3), El Quito Park (4), Gardiner Park (5), Green Springs Park (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post offices: Saratoga Post Office (A), Village Station Saratoga Post Office (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Bay Area Amusements LLC (Amusement & Theme Parks; Po Box 2621), Aarman Inc (Tours & Charters; 12280 Saratoga Sunnyvale R).

 
Santa Clara County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI  Pb  CO  NO2 Ozone  PM10 PM2.5 SO2

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 30.9. This is about average.
City:

30.9
U.S.:

32.0
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2009 was 0.00402. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.00402
U.S.:

0.02218
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.398. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.398
U.S.:

0.334
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 9.63. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.63
U.S.:

9.39
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 19.4. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

19.4
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 17.7. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

17.7
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.36. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.36
U.S.:

9.59
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.489. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.489
U.S.:

2.433

Drinking water stations with addresses in Saratoga and their reported violations in the past:

SARATOGA SPRINGS, INC. (Population served: 150, Surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
TWO RIVERS SOCCER CAMP (Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-31-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-03-2001)
ARROWHEAD COOPERATIVE COMPANY (Population served: 100, Purch_groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JUL-2001 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JUL-1993 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2005)
MOUNTAIN SUMMIT MUTUAL WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 30, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
MT ADAMS INN (Serves WA, Population served: 22, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 3.8%
(4.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 30.8% for Black residents, 3.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 3.0% for other race residents, 0.8% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.8 people
California:  2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  82.3%
Whole state:  68.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.2%
Whole state:  5.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Saratoga, CA

People in group quarters in Saratoga:

  • 208 people in nursing homes
  • 36 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 7 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 7 people in hospices or homes for chronically ill

Saratoga compared to California state average:

Saratoga, California environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income significantly above state average.
  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.


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Banks with branches in Saratoga (2011 data):

  • Bank of the West: Saratoga Branch at 18860 Cox Avenue, branch established on 05/25/1959. Info updated 11/16/2009: Bank assets: $58,022.1 mil, Deposits: $38,173.4 mil, headquarters in San Francisco, CA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 656 total offices, Holding Company: Bnp Paribas
  • Citibank, National Association: Saratoga Branch at 12948 Saratoga Sunnyvale Road, branch established on 06/30/1987. Info updated 03/04/2009: Bank assets: $1,209,221.0 mil, Deposits: $797,351.0 mil, headquarters in Las Vegas, NV, positive income, International Specialization, 1041 total offices, Holding Company: Citigroup Inc.
  • U.S. Bank National Association: Saratoga Branch at 14411 Big Basin Way, branch established on 10/16/1957. Info updated 01/31/2011: Bank assets: $285,762.4 mil, Deposits: $196,374.2 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3127 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Saratoga Branch at 14428 Big Basin Way, branch established on 12/02/1965. Info updated 12/01/2010: Bank assets: $1,070,489.0 mil, Deposits: $811,027.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6537 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Comerica Bank: Saratoga Branch at 13000 Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd, branch established on 11/08/1978. Info updated 12/17/2007: Bank assets: $54,933.7 mil, Deposits: $41,565.8 mil, headquarters in Dallas, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 444 total offices, Holding Company: Comerica Incorporated
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Saratoga Branch at 12200 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd, branch established on 10/01/2008. Info updated 09/23/2010: Bank assets: $1,642,691.0 mil, Deposits: $984,210.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5345 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • Bank of America, National Association: Saratoga Branch at 14476 Big Basin Way, branch established on 09/11/1936. Info updated 11/18/2009: Bank assets: $1,489,198.0 mil, Deposits: $1,021,724.0 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5991 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Saratoga travel time to work - commute
Saratoga mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (89%)
  • Electricity (9%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Santa Clara County California:


2008 Presidential Election results in Santa Clara County California:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Saratoga:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 43.25%
Here43.3%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchLDS (Mormon) ChurchMuslim EstimateSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist Church
Adherents66.4%2.8%2.6%2.3%2.0%
Congregations8.0%8.0%1.5%7.9%4.4%
Name Charismatic Churches IndependentAssemblies of GodEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaEpiscopal ChurchOther
Adherents1.8%1.7%1.4%1.4%17.6%
Congregations0.7%7.9%3.9%3.2%54.6%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 345
Santa Clara County:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
California:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 7
This county:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 117
Santa Clara County:

0.68 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 239
Santa Clara County:

1.38 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1,488
Here:

8.59 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.1%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Santa Clara County:

19.0%
California:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.6%
State:

17.9%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 6$42,143$84,2864$9,053
Other Government Administration 4$38,625$115,8750$0
Police - Other 1$9,219$110,6280$0
Streets and Highways 13$75,442$69,6393$12,403
Parks and Recreation 15$77,933$62,3465$9,748
Housing and Community Development(Local) 7$48,022$82,3230$0
Other and Unallocable 9$52,317$69,7560$0
Totals for Government 55$343,701$74,98912$31,204

Saratoga government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - All Other: $1,509,000 ($49.22)
    Parks & Recreation: $1,140,000 ($37.19)
  • Construction - Protective Inspection & Regulation, NEC: $6,769,000 ($220.80)
    Central Staff Services: $343,000 ($11.19)
    Parks & Recreation: $103,000 ($3.36)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $3,259,000 ($106.31)
    Central Staff Services: $3,092,000 ($100.86)
    Parks & Recreation: $2,748,000 ($89.64)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $1,192,000 ($38.88)
    Health Services - Other: $865,000 ($28.22)
    Police Protection: $231,000 ($7.53)
    Parking Facilities: $168,000 ($5.48)
    Fire Protection: $126,000 ($4.11)
    Housing & Community Development: $122,000 ($3.98)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $147,000 ($4.79)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $595,000 ($19.41)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Police Protection: $3,061,000 ($99.85)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $15,100,000 ($492.55)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $15,000,000 ($489.28)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $100,000 ($3.26)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $1,743,000 ($56.85)
    Interest Earnings: $653,000 ($21.30)
    Special Assessments: $69,000 ($2.25)
    Rents: $10,000 ($0.33)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Housing & Community Development: $53,000 ($1.73)
    Regular Highways: $30,000 ($0.98)
    Fire Protection: $18,000 ($0.59)
    Central Staff: $4,000 ($0.13)
    Libraries: $3,000 ($0.10)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $5,441,000 ($177.48)
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $0 ($0.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $1,846,000 ($60.21)
    Highways: $1,309,000 ($42.70)
    All Other: $255,000 ($8.32)
    Health & Hospitals: $35,000 ($1.14)
  • Tax - Property: $4,006,000 ($130.67)
    NEC: $2,055,000 ($67.03)
    Total General Sales: $1,067,000 ($34.80)
    Public Utilities: $1,011,000 ($32.98)
    Other Selective Sales: $219,000 ($7.14)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $3,073,000 ($100.24)

5.72% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($70,257 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.72%
California average:

5.75%

0.40% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,896 average AGI)
Santa Clara County:

0.40%
California average:

0.21%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Alameda County, CA  0.66% ($73,219 average AGI)
from San Mateo County, CA  0.64% ($108,860)
from Los Angeles County, CA  0.27% ($55,906)


6.20% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($81,994 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.20%
California average:

6.27%

0.19% of residents moved to foreign countries ($2,530 average AGI)
Santa Clara County:

0.19%
California average:

0.11%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Alameda County, CA  0.64% ($84,443 average AGI)
to San Mateo County, CA  0.51% ($105,470)
to San Francisco County, CA  0.37% ($102,801)

Strongest AM radio stations in Saratoga:

  • KLOK (1170 AM; 50 kW; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KSJX (1500 AM; 10 kW; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: MULTICULTURAL RADIO BROADCASTING INC)
  • KTCT (1050 AM; 50 kW; SAN MATEO, CA; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA RADIO CORP.)
  • KYCY (1550 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KFAX (1100 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: GOLDEN GATE BROADCASTING CO, INC.)
  • KZSF (1370 AM; 5 kW; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: CARLOS A. DUHARTE)
  • KLIV (1590 AM; 5 kW; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: EMPIRE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KVVN (1430 AM; 3 kW; SANTA CLARA, CA; Owner: ICBC BROADCAST HOLDINGS - CA, INC.)
  • KIQI (1010 AM; 35 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF SAN FRANCISCO LICENSE CORP.)
  • KSCO (1080 AM; 10 kW; SANTA CRUZ, CA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Saratoga:

  • KFJC (89.7 FM; LOS ALTOS, CA; Owner: FOOTHILL-DE ANZA COMM. COLLEGE DIST.)
  • KUFX (98.5 FM; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRTY (95.3 FM; LOS GATOS, CA; Owner: KRTY, LTD.)
  • KBAA (94.5 FM; GILROY, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KSQL (99.1 FM; SANTA CRUZ, CA; Owner: TMS LICENSE CALIFORNIA, INC)
  • KKUP (91.5 FM; CUPERTINO, CA; Owner: ASSURANCE SCIENCES FOUNDATION)
  • KBRG (100.3 FM; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KFFG (97.7 FM; LOS ALTOS, CA; Owner: KFFG LICO, INC.)
  • KTEE (93.7 FM; FELTON, CA; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • K216AX (91.1 FM; LAUREL, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KZBR-FM2 (95.7 FM; LIVERMORE, ETC., CA; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KKSF-FM1 (103.7 FM; PLEASANTON, ETC., CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • K240CD (95.9 FM; SOQUEL, ETC., CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K238AC (95.5 FM; SALIDA, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KFRC-FM3 (99.7 FM; WALNUT CREEK, CA; Owner: INFINITY KFRC-FM, INC.)
  • KZBR-FM1 (95.7 FM; WALNUT CREEK, CA; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KBLX-FM2 (102.9 FM; PLEASANTON, CA; Owner: ICBC BROADCAST HOLDINGS -CA, INC.)
  • KSOL-FM3 (98.9 FM; PLEASANTON, CA; Owner: TMS LICENSE CALIFORNIA, INC)
  • KISQ-FM3 (98.1 FM; CONCORD, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KMEL-FM1 (106.1 FM; CONCORD, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Saratoga:

  • KQED (Channel 9; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KQED, INC.)
  • KBIT-CA (Channel 28; SAN FRANCISCO, ETC., CA; Owner: POLAR BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KICU-TV (Channel 36; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: KTVU PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTEH (Channel 54; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: KTEH FOUNDATION)
  • KNTV (Channel 11; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: KNTV LICENSE, INC.)
  • KDTV (Channel 14; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KDTV LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • KSTS (Channel 48; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA LICENSE CORP.)
  • KGO-TV (Channel 7; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KPIX-TV (Channel 5; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KKPX (Channel 65; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: PAXSON SAN JOSE LICENSE, INC.)
  • KTVU (Channel 2; OAKLAND, CA; Owner: KTVU PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRON-TV (Channel 4; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SAN FRANCISCO, INC.)
  • KMTP-TV (Channel 32; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: MINORITY TELEVISION PROJECT)
  • KBHK-TV (Channel 44; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: VIACOM TELEVISION STATIONS GROUP OF SAN FRANCISCO INC.)
  • KCSM-TV (Channel 60; SAN MATEO, CA; Owner: SAN MATEO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KAXT-CA (Channel 22; SANTA CLARA-SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: LINDA K. TRUMBLY)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Saratoga fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 28
Total length: 58 meters (190ft)
Total costs: $709,000
Total average daily traffic: 472,797
Total average daily truck traffic: 19,045

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1910-1919: 4
  • 1920-1929: 1
  • 1930-1939: 3
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 2
  • 1960-1969: 4
  • 1970-1979: 3
  • 1980-1989: 0
  • 1990-1999: 11
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Saratoga, CA


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 12299 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road (Lat: 37.288556 Lon: -122.033028), Call Sign: KNKA270
    Grant Date: 08/16/2005, Expiration Date: 10/01/2015, Certifier: David C Jatlow
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3074, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Richard Byrne, Glenbrae Drive Congress Springs (Lat: 37.278528 Lon: -122.010361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 14.7 m, Overall height: 16.4 m
    Registrant: Towerco Assets LLC, 5000 Valleystone Drive, Suite 200, Cary, NC 27519, Phone: (919) 653-5710, Email:
  • Richard Byrne, Glenbrae Drive Congress Springs (Lat: 37.278528 Lon: -122.010361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 14.7 m, Overall height: 16.4 m
    Registrant: Towerco Assets LLC, 5000 Valleystone Drive, Suite 200, Cary, NC 27519, Phone: (919) 653-5710, Email:
  • Glen Brae Dr Across From Pg&e Substation (Lat: 37.281667 Lon: -122.014444), Type: Pole, Structure height: 10.3 m, Overall height: 10.3 m
    Registrant: Pacific Bell Mobile Services, 4420 Rosewood Dr Bldg 2 4th Fl, Pleasanton, CA 94588, Phone: (510) 227-3059
  • Vacant Lotnext To 13501 Sousa Ln (Lat: 37.272500 Lon: -121.993889), Type: Pole, Structure height: 7.3 m, Overall height: 8.8 m
    Registrant: Pacific Bell Mobile Services, 4420 Rosewood Dr Bldg 2 4th Fl, Pleasanton, CA 94588, Phone: (510) 227-3059

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Saratoga, CA)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

430 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Saratoga)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

79 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Saratoga)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 4 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$413,910180$809,0431,792$515,91942$448,6031$220,00028$491,018
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$730,26028$716,818217$489,3606$287,4200$04$336,280
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$248,79031$815,135283$692,09312$271,5660$012$548,345
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$030$712,223195$599,55912$271,3530$05$445,354
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$06$644,08365$590,0021$275,0400$01$280,670
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 5073.01 , 5073.02, 5074.01, 5074.02, 5075.00, 5076.00, 5079.04

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$375,3100$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$461,210
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 5073.01 , 5073.02, 5074.01, 5074.02, 5075.00, 5076.00, 5079.04

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 25
  • Hazardous Condition: 34
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Saratoga


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Saratoga, CA

Most common first names in Saratoga, CA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary17783.0 years
John17677.7 years
William15478.2 years
Robert10874.6 years
James9974.2 years
Margaret9182.8 years
George9077.3 years
Ruth9081.3 years
Helen8881.3 years
Dorothy8780.6 years
Most common last names in Saratoga, CA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith6078.5 years
Miller3682.3 years
Brown3579.3 years
Anderson3580.3 years
Johnson3280.6 years
Jones2881.2 years
Nelson2581.2 years
Lee2280.6 years
Martin2177.1 years
Williams2075.3 years
Businesses in Saratoga, CA
NameCountNameCount
CVS1Safeway1
FedEx4Starbucks3
MasterBrand Cabinets4UPS4
McDonald's1YMCA1
Quiznos1
Browse common businesses in Saratoga, CA


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