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Clifton Park, New York

Introduction to Clifton Park, New York

Clifton Park, New York, in Saratoga county, is 8 miles E of Schenectady, New York and 142 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 32,995 people lived in Clifton Park.

Clifton Park History

The earliest European settlers arrived in this area towards the end of the 17th century. The area was named Cliftons Park in 1707 by Naning Harmansen, who bought land from the Shenendehowa Indians in this area. The town was formally established in 1828 from parts of the Town of Halfmoon. The name was modified to Clifton Park in 1829.

Clifton Park and nearby Attractions

  • Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve
  • Waterford Historical Museum
  • Robert Van Patten Golf Course
  • Clifton Park
  • Peebles Island State Park
  • Saratoga National Historical Park

Things To Do In Clifton Park

Clifton Park provides a diverse array of opportunities for recreation. The towns many parks and lakes have facilities for many different types of activities, ranging from various games and sports to picnicking. The nearby nature preserve has walking and hiking trails as well. Ski areas and museums are also nearby.

Clifton Park Transportation

Albany International is the nearest major airport.

Clifton Park Higher Education

Union College Schenectady, Siena College and Excelsior College are in the neighborhood.

High Points

Clifton Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyClifton Park Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyClifton Park People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Clifton Park College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Clifton Park Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Clifton Park Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Clifton Park Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Clifton Park, NY

Comparing Clifton Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men99
Age of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Senior Citizens42
Female Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better109
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use33
Walking and Biking to Work27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Affordability of Rents45
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Property Taxes25

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