Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 16,711	$ 15,513	$ 51,563	$ 50,001
Other comprehensive income
Change in unrealized gain on cash flow hedge	2,211	4,256	2,598	4,256
Total comprehensive income	18,922	19,769	54,161	54,257
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(4,510)	(4,756)	(12,806)	(12,863)
Total comprehensive income attributable to Saul Centers, Inc.	14,412	15,013	41,355	41,394
Preferred stock dividends	(2,798)	(2,798)	(8,395)	(8,395)
Total comprehensive income available to common stockholders	$ 11,614	$ 12,215	$ 32,960	$ 32,999