Jobs & Economy in Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Springs' economy runs through tourism, Skidmore College, healthcare, and proximity to GlobalFoundries' large-scale Malta semiconductor fab.

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Real, internationally known tourism

Saratoga Race Course's real, internationally known meet (late July-early September) anchors substantial seasonal tourism-driven economic activity.

Skidmore College and Saratoga Hospital

Skidmore College (approximately 2,709 undergraduates) and Saratoga Hospital are each real, substantial local employers.

GlobalFoundries' proximity within Saratoga County

GlobalFoundries' large-scale 300mm fab and global headquarters sits in Malta, NY, within Saratoga County itself -- a real, disclosed regional economic anchor.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.