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Living in Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs is a city in north Utah County along Utah Lake, about 31 miles south of downtown Salt Lake City by road. The Census Bureau estimated 61,397 people in July 2025, up from 37,715 in 2020. The city keeps 29 parks covering more than 260 acres, plus a public marina.
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Quick facts
- People in the city
- 61,397July 2025 Census estimate, up from 37,715 in the April 2020 estimates baseSource
- Land area
- About 23 square milesCensus Bureau 2024 gazetteerSource
- Schools
- Alpine School District82,505 students districtwide in the Oct. 1, 2026 count. Saratoga Springs schools move to the new Lake Mountain School District on July 1, 2027Source
- Downtown Salt Lake City
- About 41 min31 miles from City Hall to the Salt Lake City and County Building, no traffic. Estimate
- Salt Lake City International Airport
- About 54 min38 miles from City Hall, no traffic. Estimate
- Provo (county seat)
- About 29 min20 miles from City Hall to the Utah County offices in downtown Provo, no traffic. Estimate
- Property tax
- About 0.48%Of market value a year for a primary residence, which Utah taxes on 55% of market value: $0.8788 per $100 of taxable value in 2026, Saratoga Springs tax district 39Source
Neighborhoods
Highridge New homes
EDGEhomes single-family homes, townhomes and condos in the Mt. Saratoga master plan, with a pickleball island of 6 courts, a pool, a clubhouse with a gym and dirt and paved trails; the sales address is 974 N. Olson Dr.
Builders: EDGEhomes Source
Ridgehorne New homes
EDGEhomes single-family homes and townhomes in the Mt. Saratoga master plan, with a clubhouse and gym, a pool, playgrounds and basketball courts; the sales address is 974 N. Olson Dr.
Builders: EDGEhomes Source
The Ridge New homes
Single-family homesites in the hills of the Mt. Saratoga master plan, near Neptune Park; the sales address is 624 N. Wasatch Drive.
Builders: EDGEhomes Source
Toll Brothers at Wildflower New homes
Toll Brothers single-family homes in the Wildflower master plan, with eight home designs of about 1,900 to 5,900 square feet.
Builders: Toll Brothers Source
Westlake Vistas New homes
Toll Brothers single-family homes with private community amenities and easy access to the Mountain View Corridor; a home for sale is listed at 1116 W. Gossamer Lane.
Alpine School District · Builders: Toll Brothers Source
Wildflower 2.0 New homes
EDGEhomes single-family homes and townhomes inside the Wildflower master plan, with a private clubhouse and pool, a lake park and a planned dog park; the sales address is 2777 N. Dandelion Dr.
Builders: EDGEhomes Source
New-home communities for now. Older neighborhoods come next.
Schools
Alpine School District: Saratoga Springs' public schools for now. On July 1, 2027, they move to the new Lake Mountain School District, which also covers Eagle Mountain, Cedar Fort and Fairfield.
Alpine School District campuses in Saratoga Springs Source
High schoolWestlake High School
Middle schoolsLake Mountain Middle School
Vista Heights Middle School
Vista Heights Middle School
Elementary schoolsHarbor Point Elementary
Harvest Elementary
Riverview Elementary
Sage Hills Elementary
Saratoga Shores Elementary
Springside Elementary
Thunder Ridge Elementary
Harvest Elementary
Riverview Elementary
Sage Hills Elementary
Saratoga Shores Elementary
Springside Elementary
Thunder Ridge Elementary
Other campusesHorizon School
A normal week here
Halloween on Main in American Fork
Main Street, 300 West to 100 East, American Fork
Free, and fine for kids.
Halloween Extravaganza at the Lehi Legacy Center
Lehi Legacy Center, Lehi
$6 per child at the door, adults free.
Spooktober: Creatures of the Night at Butterfly Biosphere
Butterfly Biosphere at Thanksgiving Point, Lehi
Last day for this one.
Cornbelly's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Fest, final days
Cornbelly's at Thanksgiving Point, Lehi
Last weekend for this one.
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Property taxes
| Who taxes it | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Springs City | $0.1467 per $100 | Source |
| Alpine School District | $0.5781 per $100 | Source |
| State charter school levy (Alpine area) | $0.0125 per $100 | Source |
| Utah County | $0.0891 per $100 | Source |
| County assessing and collecting levy | $0.0124 per $100 | Source |
| Central Utah Water Conservancy District | $0.0400 per $100 | Source |
| 2026 total, Saratoga Springs tax district 39 | $0.8788 per $100 |
Tax year 2026 rates from the Utah County Treasurer, per $100 of taxable value. A primary residence is taxed on 55% of its market value, so the total comes to about 0.48% of market value a year, or about $4.83 for every $1,000 of market value. Parcels in the North Utah County Water Conservancy District (tax district 42) pay $0.8799 per $100.
The basics
City officesCity of Saratoga Springs, 319 S. Saratoga Rd., 801-766-9793, open Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. City site
TrashRepublic Services collects garbage on your route's day and the blue recycling can every other week on that same day; cans go to the curb by 7 a.m. Look up your day on the city's map, and report a missed pickup at 801-766-9793, ext. 0. Garbage and recycling
Water and sewerThe city bills culinary water, pressurized irrigation, sewer, garbage and recycling, and street lighting. New owners apply online with their closing papers and a $120 deposit; renters go through the landlord and condo owners through the HOA. Utility billing
Power and gasRocky Mountain Power provides power. The city lists Dominion Energy for gas. New resident information
LibrarySaratoga Springs Public Library. Open Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Library page
Parks29 city parks covering more than 260 acres, with 18 pavilions. Heron Bay Park is at 3274 S. Black Bittern Way and Mountain Trail Park at 943 W. 1200 North. Parks and open areas
VotingRegister or update your address online at vote.utah.gov; the Utah County Clerk runs elections here. Voter registration
Car registrationRegister and renew vehicles with the Utah DMV, online or at a DMV office; its phone line is 801-297-7780. Utah DMV
The short version
Quick answers
How many people live in Saratoga Springs, Utah?
61,397. July 2025 Census estimate, up from 37,715 in the April 2020 estimates base.
What school district is Saratoga Springs in?
Alpine School District: Saratoga Springs' public schools for now. On July 1, 2027, they move to the new Lake Mountain School District, which also covers Eagle Mountain, Cedar Fort and Fairfield.
How far is Saratoga Springs from Salt Lake City?
About 41 min to downtown Salt Lake City, 31 miles from City Hall to the Salt Lake City and County Building, no traffic. Estimate.
What is the property tax rate in Saratoga Springs, Utah?
About $0.8788 per $100, 2026 total, Saratoga Springs tax district 39, adding up Saratoga Springs City, Alpine School District, State charter school levy (Alpine area), Utah County, County assessing and collecting levy, Central Utah Water Conservancy District. A primary residence is taxed on 55% of its market value, so this comes to about 0.48% of market value a year.
What neighborhoods are in Saratoga Springs?
Highridge, Ridgehorne, The Ridge, Toll Brothers at Wildflower, Westlake Vistas, Wildflower 2.0.
When is trash pickup in Saratoga Springs?
Republic Services collects garbage on your route's day and the blue recycling can every other week on that same day; cans go to the curb by 7 a.m. Look up your day on the city's map, and report a missed pickup at 801-766-9793, ext. 0.
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