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ZIP 95070

Part of Saratoga, CA
Pop. 31,417·Santa Clara County·15th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$6,069/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.4%
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
+$4,107
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ZIP 95070 · $6,069
More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$2,960
1 BR
$3,310
2 BR
$3,940
3 BR
$5,170
4 BR+
$5,590
Research median
$3,940/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$72,828/yr
At $6,069/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.4% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95070 (Saratoga, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 80.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,417
Median income
$250,001
Median age
51.6
Renters
13.4%
Age distribution
19.1%
26.8%
17.4%
26.3%
Under 1819.1%
18–3410.4%
35–5426.8%
55–6417.4%
65+26.3%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
33.7%
59.1%
White33.7%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian59.1%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
80.9%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma5.8%
Some college10.3%
Bachelor's+80.9%
Housing tenure
86.6%
13.4%
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95070 in Saratoga, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$4,899 → $6,069
up 23.9%
Income
$222,235 → $250,001
up 12.5%
Population
32,189 → 31,417
down 2.4%
Renter share
12.9% → 13.4%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
80.1% → 80.9%
+0.8 pts
Median age
50.1 → 51.6
+1.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 95070 in Saratoga, CA stood at $4,899 in 2021 and currently runs about $6,069, reflecting a 23.9% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 95070 in Saratoga, CA now reports about $250,001, up from $222,235 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 32,189 residents to roughly 31,417. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 95070 in Saratoga, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 95070 covers Saratoga, CA. The median rent here is $6,069/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,940/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($250,001/yr), ZIP 95070 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95070?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95070 (Saratoga, CA) is $6,069. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95070 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95070's median rent of $6,069/mo is $4,107 (209%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 95070 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95070 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #15 out of 897 ZIPs tracked at $6,069/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95070?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $243,000/year (~$117/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $6,069/mo in ZIP 95070. The local median household income is $250,001/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95070?

Rent in ZIP 95070 has increased 12.4% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95070 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95070 is considered affordable for renters. At $6,069/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($250,001/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95070 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95070 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.4% of ZIP 95070 households are renters, while 86.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95070 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95070 compare to the rest of Saratoga?

ZIP 95070 is more affordable than Saratoga overall. At $6,069/mo, it's $175 below the Saratoga citywide median of $6,244/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95070 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95070 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $6,069/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 95070's median household income ($250,001/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95070 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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