Halfmoon town, New York
Halfmoon town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Halfmoon town is a geographic entity located in Saratoga County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 26,658. The land area covers 32.58 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 26,658 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs | ±2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 11,525 | ±399 | 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 | 12,200 | ±450 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 11,525 | ±399 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 675 | ±267 |
| Median Home Value | $387,700 | ±$21,494 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,559 | ±$66 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $100,712 | ±$6,517 |
| Per Capita Income | $57,871 | ±$3,465 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,131 | ±302 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 14,395 | ±449 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.6% | ±0.7% |
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: 26,567 (2024)
ID: 202222
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
2 HALFMOON TOWN PLZ, CLIFTON PARK NY 12065-6550
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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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Aesthetic Science Institute
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College Vocational | 7.6 mi away | 922 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY, 12110-1095 |
5187860760
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CLIFTON PARK-HALFMOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 475 MOE ROAD, CLIFTON PARK, NY, 12065 |
(518) 371-8622
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Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
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College | 8.6 mi away | 1300 Massachusetts Avenue, Troy, NY, 12065 |
5182685130
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MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 190 NORTH MAIN STREET, MECHANICVILLE, NY, 12118 |
(518) 664-4646
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Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 9.3 mi away | 900 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Albany, NY, 12205 |
5188624800
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WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 117 THIRD STREET, WATERFORD, NY, 12188 |
(518) 237-0891
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Russell Sage College
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College | 9.4 mi away | 65 1st Street, Troy, NY, 12180 |
5182442000
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COHOES PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 10 CAYUGA PLAZA, COHOES, NY, 12047 |
(518) 235-2570
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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College | 9.5 mi away | 110 8th St, Troy, NY, 12180-3590 |
5182766000
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WOMAN'S ROUND LAKE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY
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Library | 6.1 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 TROY L&D, NY US, located 7.9 miles from Halfmoon town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.2° | 16.9° | 25.5° | 2.65" | — |
| February | 37.1° | 18.2° | 27.7° | 2.43" | — |
| March | 46.0° | 26.2° | 36.1° | 2.91" | — |
| April | 60.2° | 37.7° | 48.9° | 3.09" | — |
| May | 72.5° | 49.3° | 60.9° | 3.79" | — |
| June | 80.5° | 59.0° | 69.7° | 4.61" | — |
| July | 85.6° | 64.1° | 74.9° | 4.64" | — |
| August | 84.1° | 62.2° | 73.1° | 3.92" | — |
| September | 77.2° | 54.4° | 65.8° | 3.83" | — |
| October | 63.7° | 43.2° | 53.4° | 4.23" | — |
| November | 51.0° | 33.2° | 42.1° | 2.84" | — |
| December | 39.7° | 24.7° | 32.2° | 3.15" | — |
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 Gardens CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Mechanicville city | City | 3.7 mi | — |
| Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Country Knolls CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Waterford village | Village | 5.4 mi | — |
| Cohoes city | City | 6.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3609131489. • 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.