Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Springs
City of Saratoga Springs
A view of downtown, looking south along Broadway from where it intersects with Caroline Street
Nickname(s): 
The Spa City, 'Toga, The Springs.
Motto(s): 
Health, History, Horses
Location of Saratoga Springs within Saratoga County, New York
Saratoga Springs
Location in the State of New York
Saratoga Springs
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 43°04′59″N 73°47′04″W / 43.08306°N 73.78444°W / 43.08306; -73.78444
Country United States
State New York
CountySaratoga
Foundedc.1776
Government
  TypeMayor-Commission
  MayorJohn Safford (R)
Area
  Total
28.87 sq mi (74.78 km2)
  Land28.07 sq mi (72.69 km2)
  Water0.81 sq mi (2.09 km2)
Elevation
305 ft (93 m)
Lowest elevation
0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
28,491
  Density1,015.18/sq mi (391.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
12866
Area code518 838
FIPS code36-091-65255
FIPS code36-65255
GNIS feature ID964489
Wikimedia CommonsSaratoga Springs, New York
Websitesaratoga-springs.org

Saratoga Springs is a city in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 28,491 at the 2020 census. The name reflects the presence of mineral springs in the area, which has made Saratoga a popular resort destination for over 200 years. It is home to the Saratoga Race Course, a thoroughbred horse racing track operated by the New York Racing Association, and Saratoga Performing Arts Center, a music and dance venue. The city's official slogan is "Health, History, and Horses".