Ballston Spa, New York · ZIP 12020

Ballston Spa — ZIP 12020

Ballston Spa (12020) scores 67/100 — Fair for New York. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $443K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share11%

Property crime share89%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index69/100

Avg math proficiency60%

Avg reading proficiency46%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100

Typical home value$443K

Median rent$2,013/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$443K

Median Rent

$2,013/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,602

Violent Crime

177

Property Crime

1,425

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Saratoga County, New York (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
BALLSTON SPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,300	98%	67%
MALTA AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	345	62%	52%
MILTON TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	370	57%	42%
GORDON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	451	55%	32%
BALLSTON SPA MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	883	47%	50%
WOOD ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	477	39%	31%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

34,140

Median Income

$107K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

42.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 12020 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 12020 has a school score of 69/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 12020 is approximately $443K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 12020 in Ballston Spa has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.