Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) B
Iron Roost
Coffee Shop
Coffee Planet
Coffee Shop
The Whistling Kettle
Coffee Shop
Nomad Coffee & Crêpes
Coffee Shop
Wired Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) C-
Brookside Museum
Museum
National Bottle Museum
Museum
Malta Drive-In Theatre
Cinema
Food and Drink (9) D-
Vinny's Mini Hotdogs
Fast Food
Sage Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
the Front Street Social Club
Bar
Midtown Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Front Street Deli
Deli
Russell's Deli
Deli
JJ's Snack Bar
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Best Life Nutrition
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pizza Etc.
Fast Food
Plaza Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Best Hunan Chinese Take Out
Fast Food
Malta Drive-In Theatre Concessions
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Tasty Chinese
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC/Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC/Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Ballston Area Community Center
Community Centre
MYGYM Fitness Center
Gym
Ballston Spa Fitness
Gym
Saratoga Village Mobile Home Park
Community Centre
Malta Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Lazy Dog Cookie Co
Bakery
Sanders Meat Market
Butcher
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Jim Tedisco Fitness Trail
Park
Iron Springs
Park
Wiswall Park
Park
William Kelley Memorial Park
Park
Ballston Area Recreation Commission
Park
Abner Doubleday Baseball Field
Park
Abner Doubleday Baseball Field
Park
Treible Park
Park
Winner's Circle at Saratoga Park
Park
Burgess Kimball Memorial Park
Park
Collamer Park
Park
Shenantaha Creek Park
Park
Town of Ballston Recreation Area
Park
Saratoga Spa State Park
Park
Shops (29) A+
Boho Chic
Clothing
Rose's Repeats
Clothing
Old Things, New Stuff and More
Furniture
Tree Huggers Children's Apparel
Clothing
The Antique Store
Furniture
Victoria's Corner
Furniture
La Luna Salon
Hairdresser
Hardwired
Electronics
M&R Mart
Convenience Store
Michelle's Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Doubleday Av Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Petal + Hive
Beauty
Bell's Treasures
Furniture
Dapper & Dames
Hairdresser
The Village Barber
Hairdresser
J & R Welding Supply
Home Improvement
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Tribe Hair Lounge
Hairdresser
Daisy Dry Goods
Furniture
Front Street Home
Furniture
Straight Edge Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Amazing Finds Boutique
Fashion
Anna's Flowers
Florist
The Treasury
Fashion
Sofia Nail
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 6.0% take public transportation in Ballston Spa.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.0% B
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Ballston Spa is 108/100 - which is 8% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C-

Ballston Spa crime rates are 2,056 per 100k, which is 4% lower than New York
Property Crime
1,646 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
410 crimes per 100k D+
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employment A+

The median income in Ballston Spa is $64,858 - which is 7% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$64,858 C
Unemployment Rate
0.7% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Community Emergency Corps
Ambulance Station
Ballston Dental
Dentist
Spa Dental
Dentist
Union Hose Company Number 2
Fire Station
Union Hose Company Number 2
Fire Station
Jan P Fugal DDS
Dentist
Town of Milton Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Malta Med Emergent Care
Clinic
Malta Ridge Fire Department
Fire Station
Bone and Joint Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Salvatore Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Ballston Spa home prices are $231,200 - which is 19% lower than New York
Home Price
$231,200 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
6% B
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools A-

The Ballston Spa graduation rate is 91% - which is 11% higher than New York
School Test Scores
65% C
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (6) C-
Malta Avenue Elementary School
Gordon Creek Elementary School
Wood Road Elementary School
Milton Terrace Elementary School
Ballston Spa Middle School
Spa Christian School
Malta Montessori
Geyser Road Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Ballston Spa Senior High School
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ratings B-

Ballston Spa has an overall rating of 71% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Ballston Spa has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Ballston Spa crime rates are 4% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Ballston Spa is 8% lower than the New York average

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Ballston Spa NY 3 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 06, 2019) There are many good restaurants, shopping, etc in this place. This town has very nice weather and climate. I don't live in this town but I really want to. People in this town are very rude, very petty, and crazy though, but this town is ok. ...Read More Read Less
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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ballston Spa? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Jim Tedisco Fitness Trail
      Iron Springs
      Wiswall Park
      William Kelley Memorial Park
      Ballston Area Recreation Commission
      Abner Doubleday Baseball Field
      Abner Doubleday Baseball Field
      Treible Park

      Entertainment

      Brookside Museum
      National Bottle Museum
      Malta Drive-In Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Vinny's Mini Hotdogs
      Sage Wine & Spirits
      the Front Street Social Club
      Midtown Wine and Spirits
      Front Street Deli
      Russell's Deli
      JJ's Snack Bar
      Dunkin'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Ballston Spa? Of all people who commute, 6.0% take public transportation in Ballston Spa.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ballston Spa? The cost of living in Ballston Spa is 108/100 - which is 8% lower than New York.
      Ballston Spa
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ballston Spa? Ballston Spa crime rates are 2,056, which are 4% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      2,056 per 100k people

      12% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49

      12% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Ballston Spa? The median income in Ballston Spa is $64,858 which is 7% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $64,85817% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,34312% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      85% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Ballston Spa a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Ballston Spa home prices? Ballston Spa home prices are $231,200 - which is 19% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $231,20025% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,04310% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Ballston Spa have good schools? The Ballston Spa graduation rate is 91% - which is 11% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      65%

      34% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Ballston Spa a good place to live? Ballston Spa has an overall rating of 71% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      1 total surveys

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