Saratoga is well known for its superior schools, low crime rate and charming village area. This scenic, prestigious town in Santa Clara county offers its residents a tranquil lifestyle with plenty of artistic endeavors, including summer concerts. There are approximately 10,000 households with about 30,000 people in this quaint community of which only 300 + homes transfer ownership each year.

Originally a community of summer cottages built in and around the fruit orchards, one now finds a variety of residential styles, such as sprawling California ranch and turn - of - the - century two-story homes, as well as many grand estate residences.

Limited available land for new development keeps housing prices strong. Only a limited number of new homes are being built. Many people purchase an older home, remove the present house and build their desired new homes.

In both strong and weak economies, demand for housing in Saratoga remains steady. This community called Saratoga truly has no equal. [ more Saratoga history ]