Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
21%
Ballston Spa, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,809
Population
5,055
Renter Mix
47% Rent
Find your place in this welcoming community
Suburban
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Affordable
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Peaceful
In the suburbs of the state of New York lies the charming small town of Ballston Spa. Known for its friendly community and top-notch small businesses, Ballston Spa offers a unique, laid-back lifestyle for its residents. Aside from the affordable housing, Ballston Spa features other perks like historic museums, community recreation areas, and local attractions like the Saratoga County Fairgrounds.
Ballston Spa features its own historic downtown district that’s home to an array of local restaurants and bars, including Augie’s Family Style Italian Restaurant, Next Door Kitchen & Bar, and Coffee Planet. Whether you’re looking for a dinner sport for the family, a late night, upscale hangout, or somewhere to grab a cup of coffee and relax, Ballston Spa has you covered. Ballston Spa boasts excellent public schools in the Ballston Spa Central School District like Malta Avenue Elementary School.
Explore the City
Whistling Kettle is a well-known lunch and tea shop in Ballston Spa.
Henry's Tavern in downtown Ballston Spa serves craft beers and gourmet comfort food.
Golfing at the Ballston Spa Country Club.
Downtown Ballston Spa is a walkable shopping and dining destination.
In operation since 1847, the Medberry Inn & Spa is a historic location.
Ballston Spa is a sister city of Saratoga Springs.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,751
Average: $94,601
Education
1,633
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,012
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ballston Spa has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Ballston Spa, NY is $1,809 for one bedroom, $2,229 for two bedrooms, and $2,786 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ballston Spa has increased by 13.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,809/month
765 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ballston Spa, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Gordon Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
451 Students
Milton Terrace North Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
370 Students
Public
Grades K-5
477 Students
Malta Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
343 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
883 Students
Ballston Spa Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,300 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Saratoga Spa State Park
- The Children's Museum at Saratoga
- Saratoga Lake State Boat Launch
Airports
- Albany International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.