Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 17,189	$ 16,997	$ 34,852	$ 34,488
Other comprehensive income
Change in unrealized gain on cash flow hedge	2,401	0	387	0
Total comprehensive income	19,590	16,997	35,239	34,488
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(4,699)	(3,981)	(8,296)	(8,107)
Total comprehensive income attributable to Saul Centers, Inc.	14,891	13,016	26,943	26,381
Preferred stock dividends	(2,799)	(2,799)	(5,597)	(5,597)
Total comprehensive income available to common stockholders	$ 12,092	$ 10,217	$ 21,346	$ 20,784