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Saratoga, TX

Saratoga, TX.

Population: 1,112 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Saratoga, TX is $168,024 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $339,000 after a median 13 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$168,024

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

13

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$168,024
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+6.9%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$173,582
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$339,000
Median list price
$219,900
Median price per sqft
$252
Median days on market
13 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.8%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$980/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$986/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,218/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,588/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,944/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.0 : 1
Schools include
WEST HARDIN EL, WEST HARDIN H S

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hurricane, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
62.8 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Big Thicket National Preserve (12 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Rattlesnake Bend Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
CHRISTUS SOUTHEAST TEXAS- ST ELIZABETH, BAPTIST BEAUMONT HOSPITAL, CHI ST LUKES HEALTH MEMORIAL LIVINGSTON
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+222 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
65.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.1%
Median annual property tax
$873
Households with broadband internet
40.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,621
Average weekly wage
$1,078
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
374

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SaratogaState medianUS median
Median home value$168,024$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$339,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market13 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$873$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Saratoga, TX?
$168,024.
What is the median sale price in Saratoga, TX?
$339,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Saratoga, TX?
Median days on market: 13 days.
What is typical rent in Saratoga, TX?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,218/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Saratoga, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hurricane, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Saratoga, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Saratoga, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Saratoga, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Saratoga, TX?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Saratoga, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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