Saratoga Springs, NY GIS Map
Saratoga Springs is a city in Saratoga County, New York, with a population of about 28,491. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Saratoga County
- Population
- 28,491
- Elevation
- 304 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.0831, -73.7846
- ZIP code
- 12866
- Land area
- 28.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs is a city in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 28,491 at the 2020 census. The name reflects the presence of mineral springs in the area, which has made Saratoga a popular resort destination for over 200 years. It is home to the Saratoga Race Course, a thoroughbred horse racing track operated by the New York Racing Association, and Saratoga Performing Arts Center, a music and dance venue. The city's official slogan is "Health, History, and Horses".
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for Saratoga Springs, NY
The Saratoga Springs map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Saratoga Springs without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Saratoga Springs Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
28,631
Households
13,228
Median household income
$105,944
Median age
42.4 years
Median home value
$478,100
Median gross rent
$1,470/mo
Owner-occupied homes
57.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
59.9%
Below poverty level
9.7%
Land area
28.1 sq mi
Population density
1,020 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
26,586
April 2020 (estimates base)
28,511
July 2024 estimate
28,741
Change 2010-2020
+7.2%
Change 2020-2024
+0.8%
Photos of Saratoga Springs
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Soils of Saratoga Springs
General soil map unit at the city center: Urban land
Soil Properties
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 16.2 cm
- Typical slope
- 4%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Urban land60%
- Howard7%
Alfisols · Glossic Hapludalfs
- Niagara6%
Alfisols · Aeric Endoaqualfs
- Colonie6%
Entisols · Lamellic Udipsamments
- Wassaic5%
Alfisols · Glossic Hapludalfs
- Odessa5%
Alfisols · Aeric Endoaqualfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Saratoga Springs
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Saratoga Springs 4 Sw, Ny weather station, elevation 326 ft, 3.4 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 84°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 14°F
Annual precipitation
46.4 in
Annual snowfall
63.5 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 32 | 35 | 45 | 60 | 72 | 80 | 84 | 82 | 75 | 62 | 49 | 37 |
| Avg low °F | 14 | 16 | 25 | 36 | 47 | 56 | 61 | 59 | 52 | 40 | 31 | 22 |
| Precip. in | 3.41 | 2.65 | 3.42 | 3.78 | 3.86 | 4.80 | 4.98 | 4.11 | 3.82 | 4.14 | 3.49 | 3.92 |
| Snow in | 16.5 | 15.7 | 11.4 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.9 | 15.1 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Saratoga Springs
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Saratoga County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 73 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- LandslideVery Low
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- AvalancheVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Saratoga Springs FAQ
What county is Saratoga Springs in?
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Saratoga Springs, New York is located in Saratoga County.
What is the population of Saratoga Springs?
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Saratoga Springs has a population of about 28,491, making it the number 23 of the 51 New York cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Saratoga Springs?
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The elevation of Saratoga Springs is approximately 304 feet (93 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Saratoga Springs?
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The ZIP code for Saratoga Springs is 12866.
What time zone is Saratoga Springs in?
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Saratoga Springs is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Saratoga Springs from Albany?
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Saratoga Springs is about 30 miles from Albany, the capital of New York, in a straight line.
How far is Saratoga Springs from New York City?
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Saratoga Springs is about 164 miles from New York City, the largest city in New York listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Saratoga Springs?
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Cities near Saratoga Springs include Glens Falls, NY (17 miles); Schenectady, NY (20 miles); Amsterdam, NY (23 miles); Troy, NY (25 miles); Albany, NY (30 miles).
Local notes for Saratoga Springs, NY
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