The Town FilesClifton Springs, New York
Village in Ontario County · population 2,209 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $178,300
- Household income
- $64,565
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 57 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 46.0
Clifton Springs is a village of 2,209 people in Ontario County, New York. The median home is worth $178,300, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more walkable than 72% of New York towns, hipper than 72% of New York towns.
How Clifton Springs 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 Springs is worth $178,300, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $64,565, which is more affordable than 52% of New York towns. Median rent is $680 a month. 60.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clifton Springs | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,300 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $680 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $64,565 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 60.9% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Clifton Springs
| People | Clifton Springs | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.6% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.2% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.9% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.5% | 91.1% |
Weather in Clifton Springs
July highs average 79.4°F and January lows 15.8°F. About 34.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 56.6 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clifton Springs since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 7, 2025 about 4.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 7, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 21, 2013.
Severe weather in Ontario County since 1996
Ontario County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 8, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4180: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Ontario County
Ontario County had 53,913 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,047 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Clifton Springs itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Clifton Springs
2 public schools with 1,447 students, about 9.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDLAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 760 | 9.4 |
| MIDLAKES MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 687 | 9.3 |
Towns near Clifton Springs
- Manchester, NY3.5 mi · 9,404 people · home $135,500
- Phelps, NY3.7 mi · 1,851 people · home $170,400
- Phelps, NY4.4 mi · 6,637 people · home $166,300
- Shortsville, NY4.5 mi · 1,400 people · home $134,600
- Manchester, NY4.9 mi · 1,640 people · home $110,000
- Hopewell, NY5.6 mi · 3,931 people · home $171,800
- Newark, NY6.0 mi · 9,017 people · home $132,600
- Palmyra, NY8.4 mi · 3,305 people · home $129,700
Clifton Springs questions
Is Clifton Springs, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clifton Springs scores better for retirees than 19% of New York towns and quieter than 30%. 27.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.0).
How much does a house cost in Clifton Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Clifton Springs is valued at $178,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,565, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $680 a month.
What is the weather like in Clifton Springs?
July highs average 79.4°F and January lows 15.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.6 inches of precipitation a year and 56.6 inches of snow.
Does Clifton Springs get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clifton Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 7, 2025. 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)