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Living in Ballston Spa

Ballston Spa is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. Ballston Spa had a population of 4,930 at the end of 2024. Ballston Spa's unemployment stood at 1.76% at the end of 2024. The foreign population count was 189 at the end of 2024.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Ballston Spa?

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Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Ballston Spa.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Ballston Spa yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent967.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count26 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Ballston Spa?

The median gross salary is about 4,314 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Ballston Spa?

The unemployment rate is about 1.8 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 1.76 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Ballston Spa is 1.8%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Ballston Spa 1.8%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary4,314 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate1.76 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Ballston Spa. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Ballston Spa. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBallston Spa highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Ballston Spa highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,195San Jose3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Safety City Violent Crime Count2 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Mobility and administration

Ballston Spa's nearest airport was ALB, 28 km away and offered 19 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count19 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km28 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataALB3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Ballston Spa. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Ballston Spa.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from −4.9°C in January to 22.4°C in July. Ballston Spa's monthly precipitation totalled 86.6 mm in January and 126.5 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Ballston Spa average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND29°-10°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Ballston Spa average monthly precipitation, mm0357010514087678796981221261049710589100JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 0 · Feb 1.89 · Mar 7.39 · Apr 15.72 · May 22.5 · Jun 26.61 · Jul 28.78 · Aug 27.83 · Sep 23.83 · Oct 16.72 · Nov 9.28 · Dec 2.78 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -9.83 · Feb -8.89 · Mar -4 · Apr 2.17 · May 8.33 · Jun 13.44 · Jul 16.06 · Aug 15.22 · Sep 11 · Oct 4.72 · Nov -0.667 · Dec -5.78 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -4.94 · Feb -3.5 · Mar 1.72 · Apr 8.94 · May 15.44 · Jun 20 · Jul 22.44 · Aug 21.5 · Sep 17.39 · Oct 10.72 · Nov 4.33 · Dec -1.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 86.61 · Feb 67.31 · Mar 86.87 · Apr 96.01 · May 98.04 · Jun 121.9 · Jul 126.5 · Aug 104.4 · Sep 97.03 · Oct 105.2 · Nov 88.65 · Dec 99.57 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Midfield4,930 residentsConcordia4,926 residentsTurtle Creek4,925 residentsTriana4,936 residentsIronwood4,938 residentsDemarest4,941 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Ballston Spa was 4.1 km² at the end of 2025. Ballston Spa's population density measured 1,189.3 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Ballston Spa?

The published population was 4,930 people in July 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program8

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Ballston Spa residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.2%Foreign residents 3.8%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area4.15 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)6Official
Foreign-resident share3.76 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents189 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density1,189 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)8Official
Population4,930 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program8Official

Is Ballston Spa a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker60%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 50–70%
Skilled employee72%strong on work, weak on education · range 62–82%
Student38%strong on safety, weak on education · range 27–49%
Family70%strong on family, weak on education · range 60–80%
Retirement57%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 45–69%
Foreign residents189 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population4,930 people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median monthly rent967.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary4,314 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate1.76 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
City area4.15 km²31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Ballston Spa when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Ballston Spa?

The published population was 4,930 people in July 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

What is the typical salary in Ballston Spa?

The median gross salary is about 4,314 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Ballston Spa?

The unemployment rate is about 1.8 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Ballston Spa?

189 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Ballston Spa a good place to live?

Ballston Spa may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Ballston Spa, United States: rent, salary, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/ballston-spa/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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