The Town FilesClifton Park, New York
Town in Saratoga County · population 38,029 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $395,400
- Household income
- $133,359
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 59 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 44.1
Clifton Park is a town of 38,029 people in Saratoga County, New York. The median home is worth $395,400, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more upscale than 92% of New York towns, better for families than 83% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 80% of New York towns.
How Clifton Park ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clifton Park is worth $395,400, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $133,359, which is more affordable than 45% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,388 a month. 83.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clifton Park | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $395,400 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,388 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $133,359 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.2% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Clifton Park
| People | Clifton Park | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.4% | — |
| Work from home | 19.5% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 91.1% |
Weather in Clifton Park
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 40.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 59.2 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clifton Park since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1998 about 5.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 29, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 106 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 22, 2008.
Severe weather in Saratoga County since 1996
Saratoga County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Saratoga County
Saratoga County had 92,800 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,685 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Clifton Park itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Clifton Park
11 public schools with 8,799 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHENENDEHOWA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,956 | 13.7 |
| GOWANA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 745 | 12.8 |
| KODA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 742 | 13.3 |
| ACADIA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 736 | 12.7 |
| ARONGEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 580 | 12.3 |
| SHATEKON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 550 | 13.1 |
| SKANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 548 | 15.2 |
| ORENDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 538 | 14.2 |
| OKTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 531 | 13.0 |
| KARIGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 476 | 14.4 |
| TESAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 397 | 14.7 |
Towns near Clifton Park
- Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek, NY1.0 mi · 3,048 people · home $386,200
- Clifton Gardens, NY2.2 mi · 2,729 people · home $316,300
- Country Knolls, NY3.5 mi · 5,349 people · home $383,700
- Halfmoon, NY4.7 mi · 25,662 people · home $387,700
- Niskayuna, NY5.0 mi · 20,787 people · home $357,900
- East Glenville, NY5.4 mi · 11,896 people · home $296,200
- Schenectady, NY6.6 mi · 67,047 people · home $168,800
- Ballston, NY7.2 mi · 11,831 people · home $373,200
Clifton Park questions
Is Clifton Park, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clifton Park scores better for retirees than 66% of New York towns and quieter than 34%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.1).
How much does a house cost in Clifton Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Clifton Park is valued at $395,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $133,359, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,388 a month.
What is the weather like in Clifton Park?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.7 inches of precipitation a year and 59.2 inches of snow.
Does Clifton Park get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clifton Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1998. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)