Clifton Park town, New York
Clifton Park town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Clifton Park town is a geographic entity located in Saratoga County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 37,775. The land area covers 48.20 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 37,775 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs | ±1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 15,254 | ±430 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 15,914 | ±454 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 15,254 | ±430 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 660 | ±208 |
| Median Home Value | $395,400 | ±$11,562 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,388 | ±$96 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $133,359 | ±$5,934 |
| Per Capita Income | $70,050 | ±$4,115 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% | ±0.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 872 | ±174 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2% | ±0.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 20,043 | ±654 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.3% | ±3.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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GUS Population: 37,901 (2024)
ID: 109697
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Township | Official Local Government |
CLIFTON PARK TOWN HALL, 1 TOWN HALL PLAZA, CLIFTON PARK NY 12065-3610
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GUS Population: 240,360 (2024)
ID: 190953
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
40 MCMASTER ST, STE 2, BALLSTON SPA NY 12020-1986
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | COHOES, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CLIFTON PARK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ALBANY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | ALBANY, NY | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | ALBANY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | AVERILL PARK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ALTAMONT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ALBANY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CLIFTON PARK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | AVERILL PARK, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Union College
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College | 6.1 mi away | 807 Union Street, Schenectady, NY, 12308-2311 |
5183886000
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CLIFTON PARK-HALFMOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 475 MOE ROAD, CLIFTON PARK, NY, 12065 |
(518) 371-8622
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Belanger School of Nursing
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College | 6.1 mi away | 650 McClellan St, Schenectady, NY, 12304 |
5182434471
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NISKAYUNA BRANCH
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 2400 NOTT STREET EAST, NISKAYUNA, NY, 12309 |
(518) 386-2249
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Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady
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College Vocational | 6.8 mi away | 411 State Street, Schenectady, NY, 12305-2303 |
5183704590
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BALLSTON COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 2 LAWMAR LANE, BURNT HILLS, NY, 12027 |
(518) 399-8174
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Aesthetic Science Institute
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College Vocational | 6.9 mi away | 922 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY, 12110-1095 |
5187860760
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GLENVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 20 GLENRIDGE ROAD, GLENVILLE, NY, 12302 |
(518) 386-2243
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Modern Welding School
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College Vocational | 6.9 mi away | 1842 State St, Schenectady, NY, 12304 |
5183741216
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WOMAN'S ROUND LAKE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 31 WESLEY AVENUE, PO BOX 665, ROUND LAKE, NY, 12151 |
(518) 899-2285
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ALBANY AP, NY US, located 8.0 miles from Clifton Park town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.8° | 15.9° | 24.4° | 2.60" | 15.6" |
| February | 36.0° | 17.6° | 26.8° | 2.28" | 13.7" |
| March | 45.3° | 26.1° | 35.7° | 3.09" | 12.0" |
| April | 59.2° | 36.9° | 48.1° | 3.11" | 1.6" |
| May | 71.2° | 48.1° | 59.6° | 3.41" | 0.1" |
| June | 79.4° | 57.4° | 68.4° | 4.05" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.9° | 62.4° | 73.1° | 4.55" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.0° | 60.7° | 71.4° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.4° | 52.6° | 63.5° | 3.73" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.6° | 41.1° | 51.4° | 3.85" | 0.3" |
| November | 49.3° | 31.6° | 40.5° | 2.99" | 2.6" |
| December | 38.2° | 22.7° | 30.4° | 3.26" | 13.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek CDP | CDP | 1.0 mi | — |
| Clifton Gardens CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Country Knolls CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Niskayuna CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| East Glenville CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Round Lake village | Village | 5.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3609116353. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.