Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 67,703	$ 69,026	$ 65,392
Other comprehensive income
Change in unrealized gain on cash flow hedge	1,351	(1,220)	3,962
Total comprehensive income	69,054	67,806	69,354
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(17,453)	(15,955)	(16,308)
Total comprehensive income attributable to Saul Centers, Inc.	51,601	51,851	53,046
Preferred stock dividends	(11,194)	(11,194)	(11,194)
Total comprehensive income available to common stockholders	$ 40,407	$ 40,657	$ 41,852