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Cost of living in Ballston Spa summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ballston Spa. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ballston Spa is 115 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ballston Spa is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Ballston Spa is $422,526.
The median income in Ballston Spa is $101,667.
Ballston Spa's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ballston Spa Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ballston Spa | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 118 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Ballston Spa, NY Weather
The average high in Ballston Spa is 57.2° and the average low is 37.0°.
There are 84.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.1 inches of precipitation each year with 60.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ballston Spa |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 84.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 60.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Ballston Spa Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Ballston Spa
The current population in Ballston Spa is 5,027. The population has decreased 11.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,027 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 5,080 | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 5,288 | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 5,510 | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 5,675 | 5.1% |
| 2019 | 5,399 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 5,443 | 3.1% |
| 2017 | 5,278 | 2.8% |
| 2016 | 5,134 | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 5,256 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 5,298 | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 5,465 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 5,426 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 5,440 | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 5,696 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ballston Spa
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Ballston Spa is:
88.0% White with 4,424 White residents.
1.3% African American with 64 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
4.4% Other with 223 Other residents.
2.2% Two Or More with 113 Two Or More residents.
4.0% Hispanic with 203 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ballston Spa | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.0% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.3% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.0% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Ballston Spa
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Ballston Spa is 48.5% female with 2,437 female residents.
Ballston Spa is 51.5% male with 2,590 male residents.
| Gender | Ballston Spa | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ballston Spa for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Ballston Spa completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Ballston Spa completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Ballston Spa completed high school / ged.
9.0% of adults in Ballston Spa completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Ballston Spa completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Ballston Spa completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Ballston Spa completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Ballston Spa completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Ballston Spa completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ballston Spa | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 9.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ballston Spa, New York
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2.3% of households in Ballston Spa earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Ballston Spa earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.5% of households in Ballston Spa earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.1% of households in Ballston Spa earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.8% of households in Ballston Spa earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.1% of households in Ballston Spa earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.8% of households in Ballston Spa earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.2% of households in Ballston Spa earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.9% of households in Ballston Spa earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.8% of households in Ballston Spa earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ballston Spa | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.5% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.1% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.2% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.8% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
