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Saratoga
City in California, United States
Overview
Saratoga is an affluent, scenic city set at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Silicon Valley, known for its peaceful atmosphere, outstanding schools, and lush landscapes. The city offers a blend of small-town charm with proximity to world-class wineries, fine dining, and a lively cultural scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
353
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.26°, -122.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$5,285
Local Cost
$3,760
Local Income
$9,000
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
13.9°C
Summer Avg
19.0°C
Winter Avg
8.6°C
Record High
45.3°C
Record Low
-5.1°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
510 mm
Internet Speed
137 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
6
Parks
5
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
274.0
Airport
SJC
Distance
14 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 74 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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