Clifton Park, New York

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Population in 2010: 36,705.
Population change since 2000: +11.2%
 
Males: 17,905  (48.8%)
Females: 18,800  (51.2%)
Median resident age:

42.1 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 12065.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $121,096 (it was $68,999 in 2000)
Clifton Park:

$121,096
NY:

$74,314

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $63,330 (it was $31,997 in 2000)

Clifton Park town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $372,650 (it was $143,700 in 2000)
Clifton Park:

$372,650
NY:

$368,800

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $306,503; detached houses: $333,136; townhouses or other attached units: $280,798; in 2-unit structures: $267,907; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $258,620; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $554,351; mobile homes: $59,319
March 2022 cost of living index in Clifton Park: 112.4 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Clifton Park, NY (2010)
    • 32,73489.2%White alone
    • 1,6684.5%Asian alone
    • 1,0022.7%Hispanic
    • 6461.8%Black alone
    • 5581.5%Two or more races
    • 620.2%Other race alone
    • 340.09%American Indian alone

Races in Clifton Park detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New York and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Clifton Park, New York as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Clifton Park is 4,078 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: Irish (27.9%), Italian (19.5%), German (18.9%), English (13.8%), Polish (8.8%), French (7.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 3/3/1828

Elevation: 340 feet

Land area: 48.6 square miles.

Population density: 756 people per square mile   (low).

Clifton Park, New York map

1,913 residents are foreign born (2.5% Asia, 2.3% Europe).

This town:

5.8%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Clifton Park town:

2.2% ($3,216)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY (7.3 miles , pop. 61,821).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (139.8 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Country Knolls, NY (1.8 miles ),
Halfmoon, NY (1.9 miles ),
Round Lake, NY (2.2 miles ),
East Glenville, NY (2.3 miles ),
Niskayuna, NY (2.3 miles ),
Ballston, NY (2.6 miles ),
Malta, NY (2.6 miles ),
Mechanicville, NY (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 42.87 N, Longitude: 73.81 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 518

Distribution of median household income in Clifton Park, NY in 2021
Clifton Park satellite photo by USGS

Clifton Park tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 62 buildings, average cost: $328,800
  • 2020: 51 buildings, average cost: $326,400
  • 2019: 59 buildings, average cost: $283,400
  • 2018: 70 buildings, average cost: $244,700
  • 2017: 70 buildings, average cost: $223,200
  • 2016: 58 buildings, average cost: $261,100
  • 2015: 34 buildings, average cost: $371,500
  • 2014: 48 buildings, average cost: $437,400
  • 2013: 75 buildings, average cost: $416,900
  • 2012: 95 buildings, average cost: $419,400
  • 2011: 57 buildings, average cost: $394,000
  • 2010: 70 buildings, average cost: $441,500
  • 2009: 61 buildings, average cost: $423,000
  • 2008: 26 buildings, average cost: $356,100
  • 2007: 80 buildings, average cost: $430,800
  • 2006: 93 buildings, average cost: $414,500
  • 2005: 107 buildings, average cost: $389,500
  • 2004: 207 buildings, average cost: $332,800
  • 2003: 338 buildings, average cost: $317,500
  • 2002: 308 buildings, average cost: $286,900
  • 2001: 278 buildings, average cost: $248,700
  • 2000: 253 buildings, average cost: $156,500
  • 1999: 213 buildings, average cost: $156,600
  • 1998: 230 buildings, average cost: $142,100
  • 1997: 154 buildings, average cost: $123,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Clifton Park, NY residents
Average permit cost in Clifton Park, NY
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.2%
New York:

4.0%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Clifton Park, NY
Historical housing units in Clifton Park, NY
Most common industries in Clifton Park, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (11.7%)
  • Public administration (10.1%)
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.2%)
  • Construction (4.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (15.3%)
  • Public administration (11.2%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.6%)
  • Educational services (5.5%)
  • Health care (5.0%)
  • Machinery (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (20.3%)
  • Health care (16.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.9%)
  • Public administration (8.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.6%)
  • Social assistance (3.0%)
Most common occupations in Clifton Park, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Engineers (5.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Computer specialists (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.8%)
  • Registered nurses (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Engineers (9.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.5%)
  • Computer specialists (5.6%)
  • Top executives (4.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (2.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (6.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.4%)

Average climate in Clifton Park, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Clifton Park, New York average temperatures Clifton Park, New York average precipitation Clifton Park, New York humidity Clifton Park, New York wind speed Clifton Park, New York snowfall Clifton Park, New York sunshine Clifton Park, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 67.6. This is about average.

City:

67.6
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.215. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 7.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.215
U.S.:

0.267
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.0698. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0698
U.S.:

1.7894
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 27.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 7.89. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.89
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Clifton Park-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New York state average. It is 51% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.2 miles away from the Clifton Park town center injured 68 people and caused $71 million in damages.

On 6/16/1974, a category F3 tornado 4.9 miles away from the town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Clifton Park-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 68% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 79.6 miles away from Clifton Park center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 113.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 112.1 miles away from Clifton Park center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 119.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 166.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 46.9 miles away from Clifton Park center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Saratoga County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 5, Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Clifton Park topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Clifton Park:

  • SCHUYLER RIDGE A RESIDENTIAL H C F (1 ABELE BOULEVARD)
  • HORTENSE AND LOUIS RUBIN DIALYSIS CTR INC (21 CROSSING BOULEVARD)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Clifton Park:

  • LIVING RESOURCES CORPORATION, INC (Hospital, about 5 miles away; SCHENECTADY, NY)
  • GLENDALE HOME SCHDY CNTY DEPT (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; SCOTIA, NY)
  • PATHWAYS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; NISKAYUNA, NY)
  • SUNNYVIEW HOSP REHAB CTR (Hospital, about 6 miles away; SCHENECTADY, NY)
  • SUNNYVIEW HOSPITAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; SCHENECTADY, NY)
  • BELLEVUE WOMAN'S HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 7 miles away; NISKAYUNA, NY)
  • ELLIS HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; SCHENECTADY, NY)

Amtrak stations near Clifton Park:

  • 8 miles: SCHENECTADY (332 ERIE BLVD.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 15 miles: SARATOGA SPRINGS (WEST AVE. & STATION LN.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 17 miles: ALBANY-RENSSELAER (RENSSELAER, 555 EAST ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Clifton Park:

  • Union College (about 7 miles; Schenectady, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,075)
  • Schenectady County Community College (about 8 miles; Schenectady, NY; FT enrollment: 3,676)
  • Siena College (about 11 miles; Loudonville, NY; FT enrollment: 3,153)
  • The Sage Colleges (about 12 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 2,499)
  • Excelsior College (about 12 miles; Albany, NY; FT enrollment: 4,723)
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (about 12 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 6,940)
  • SUNY at Albany (about 13 miles; Albany, NY; FT enrollment: 15,490)

Public high school in Clifton Park:

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Clifton Park:

Private elementary/middle schools in Clifton Park:

See full list of schools located in Clifton Park

Library in Clifton Park:

  • CLIFTON-PARK HALFMOON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $3,479,208; Location: 475 MOE ROAD; 156,657 books; 10,486 audio materials; 7,837 video materials; 8 local licensed databases; 14 state licensed databases; 2 other licensed databases; 231 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Clifton Park: Edison Club Golf Course (A), Schauber Stables (B), After Hours Farm (C), Mohawk River Country Club (D), Eagle Crest Golf Club (E), Clifton Knolls Executive Golf Course (F), Van Patten Golf Club (G), Northway 10 Industrial Park (H), Bowman Orchards (I), Hicks Fruit Farm (J), Kovarovic Orchard (K), Idyllwood Orchard (L), Riverview Orchards (M), King Crest Farm (N), Lawrence Tree Farm (O), Maple Hill Farm (P), Oronacah Farm (Q), Predel Ranch (R), Sheperd's Hey Farm (S), Beacon Pointe Memory Care Assisted Living Center (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Clifton Park include: Corpus Christi Church (A), Grace Chapel of Clifton Park (B), River of Hope Fellowship Church (C), Parkside Community Church (D), Groom Church (E), Clifton Park Baptist Church (F), Rexford Methodist Church (G), Grace Episcopal Chapel (H), Jonesville United Methodist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Amity Dutch Reformed Church Cemetery (1), Clifton Park Baptist Church Cemetery (2), Grooms Methodist Church Cemetery (3), Millious Dutch Reformed Church Cemetery (4), Jonesville Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Colonie Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Stony Creek (A), Cooley Kill (B), Long Kill (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Clifton Park: New York State Game Management Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Tunisian Community Center (Art Museums; PO Box 837) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotels: Comfort Suites (7 Northside Drive) (1), Comfort Inn (41 Old Route 146) (2), Comfort Inn Clifton Park (41 Fire RD-OLD Route 146) (3), Best Western Clifton Park (617 Plank Road) (4). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Greg Koubek - Basketball player, Nick Petrecki - Ice hockey player, Pete MacArthur - Ice hockey player, Dan Peltier - Baseball player.

Saratoga County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Clifton Park and their reported violations in the past:

CLIFTON PARK WATER AUTHORITY (Address: 661 CLIFTON PARK CENTER ROAD , Population served: 39,060, Purch surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Iron. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JUN-07-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-16-2007), St Public Notif requested (MAR-05-2008), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-05-2008), St Public Notif received (APR-28-2008)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2007 and JUN-2007, Contaminant: Odor. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JUL-03-2007), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-03-2007), St Public Notif received (APR-28-2008), St Compliance achieved (2 times from FEB-10-2011 to MAY-21-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2007 and JUN-2007, Contaminant: Iron. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JUL-03-2007), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-03-2007), St Public Notif received (APR-28-2008), St Compliance achieved (FEB-10-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-01-2011), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-01-2011), St Compliance achieved (FEB-07-2011), St Public Notif received (MAY-12-2011)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-01-2011), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-01-2011), St Compliance achieved (FEB-07-2011), St Public Notif received (MAY-12-2011)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-26-2006), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-26-2006), St Compliance achieved (JUL-09-2007)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-26-2006), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-26-2006), St Compliance achieved (JUL-09-2007)
  • 69 regular monitoring violations
RAVENSWOOD RESTAURANT (Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In DEC-2013, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (DEC-12-2013), St Boil Water Order (DEC-12-2013)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
FERRETTIS (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
DOUBLE VISION (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 23 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
INN AT CLIFTON PARK (Address: 41 FIRE ROAD , Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
PHOENIX TREE ASSOCIATION (Address: 16 ROBINWOOD DR , Population served: 76, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
MILL AT ROUND LAKE, THE (Address: 649 KINNS ROAD , Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
JUSTINS PIZZA (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

73.1%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.7%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.6%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.3%
Whole state:

7.4%

People in group quarters in Clifton Park in 2010:

  • 156 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 30 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 6 people in residential treatment centers for adults

People in group quarters in Clifton Park in 2000:

  • 52 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 36 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 5 people in homes for the mentally ill

Banks with most branches in Clifton Park (2011 data):

  • RBS Citizens, National Association: Clifton Park/Price Chopper Branch, Clifton Park / Hannaford Branch, Halmoon/Walmart Branch, Clifton Park Branch. Info updated 2007/09/19: Bank assets: $106,940.6 mil, Deposits: $75,690.2 mil, headquarters in Providence, RI, positive income, 1135 total offices, Holding Company: Uk Financial Investments Limited
  • TrustCo Bank: Exit 8 Crescent Road Branch, Clifton Park Branch, Clifton Country Road Branch, Halfmoon Branch. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $4,250.1 mil, Deposits: $3,736.0 mil, headquarters in Glenville, NY, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 135 total offices
  • First Niagara Bank, National Association: Clifton Park 146 Branch, Vischer Ferry Branch, Halfmoon Branch. Info updated 2011/06/09: Bank assets: $32,750.6 mil, Deposits: $19,595.4 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 351 total offices, Holding Company: First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.
  • Berkshire Bank: Halfmoon Crossing Branch at 7 Halfmoon Circle, branch established on 2007/01/08; Clifton Park Ny Branch at 15 Park Avenue, branch established on 2005/09/07. Info updated 2011/08/24: Bank assets: $3,955.6 mil, Deposits: $3,176.2 mil, headquarters in Pittsfield, MA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 64 total offices
  • KeyBank National Association: Northway 8 Branch at 1541 Crescent Road, branch established on 1972/05/22; Clifton Park-Halfmoon Branch at 1703 Route 9, branch established on 1966/03/05. Info updated 2008/03/03: Bank assets: $86,198.8 mil, Deposits: $64,214.8 mil, headquarters in Cleveland, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1067 total offices, Holding Company: Keycorp
  • Pioneer Savings Bank: Clifton Park Branch at 1208 Route 146, branch established on 1996/01/03. Info updated 2010/07/23: Bank assets: $767.8 mil, Deposits: $665.8 mil, headquarters in Troy, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 16 total offices
  • HSBC Bank USA, National Association: Clifton Park Branch at 20 Park Avenue, branch established on 1990/09/15. Info updated 2010/11/30: Bank assets: $206,009.7 mil, Deposits: $149,026.8 mil, headquarters in Mc Lean, VA, positive income, 474 total offices, Holding Company: Hsbc Holdings Plc
  • TD Bank, National Association: Clifton Park Branch at 15 Park Avenue, branch established on 1997/01/13. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
  • Community Bank, National Association: Halfmoon Office at 1685 State Highway 9, branch established on 2008/04/28. Info updated 2011/06/13: Bank assets: $6,460.6 mil, Deposits: $4,840.4 mil, headquarters in Canton, NY, positive income, 175 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bank System, Inc.
  • 6 other banks with 6 local branches

For population 15 years and over in Clifton Park:

Marital status in Clifton Park, NY
  • Never married: 21.5%
  • Now married: 66.0%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 4.5%
  • Divorced: 6.3%

For population 25 years and over in Clifton Park:

  • High school or higher: 95.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 52.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 22.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.8
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Clifton Park, NY (based on Saratoga County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic52,50716
Mainline Protestant17,51257
Evangelical Protestant12,97656
Other2,82814
Orthodox2102
Black Protestant241
None133,550-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 31
Saratoga County:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Saratoga County:

0.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 86
Saratoga County:

3.99 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 195
Saratoga County:

9.04 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.5%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Saratoga County:

25.2%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Saratoga County:

14.2%
State:

15.6%
Businesses in Clifton Park, NY
NameCountNameCount
AT&T3Marshalls1
Ace Hardware1MasterBrand Cabinets2
Aeropostale1McDonald's2
American Eagle Outfitters1Men's Wearhouse1
AutoZone1Motherhood Maternity1
Bath & Body Works1Nike2
Best Western1OfficeMax1
Buffalo Wild Wings1Outback1
CVS2Outback Steakhouse1
Chevrolet1Panera Bread1
Chipotle1Payless1
Comfort Inn1Penske1
Comfort Suites1PetSmart1
Cracker Barrel1Pier 1 Imports1
Curves1Pizza Hut2
Domino's Pizza1RadioShack1
Dunkin Donuts7Rite Aid3
Famous Footwear1Ruby Tuesday1
FedEx8Sears1
Firestone Complete Auto Care1Sprint Nextel2
GNC2Staples1
GameStop2Starbucks1
H&R Block2Subway2
Hilton1T-Mobile1
Holiday Inn1T.G.I. Driday's1
IHOP1Taco Bell1
JCPenney1Target1
JoS. A. Bank1Toys"R"Us1
Jones New York2U-Haul3
Justice1UPS18
Kmart1Vans2
Kohl's1Verizon Wireless2
La-Z-Boy1Walgreens1
Lane Bryant1Walmart1
Lane Furniture1Wendy's1
Long John Silver's1YMCA1

Strongest AM radio stations in Clifton Park:

  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WOFX (980 AM; 5 kW; TROY, NY)
  • WABY (1160 AM; 5 kW; MECHANICVILLE, NY; Owner: ANASTOS MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WROW (590 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDDY (1460 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY)
  • WTMM (1300 AM; 5 kW; RENSSELAER, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WHAZ (1330 AM; 1 kW; TROY, NY; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WVKZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: ANASTOS MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAMC (1400 AM; 1 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Clifton Park:

  • WKKF (102.3 FM; BALLSTON SPA, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDCD-FM (96.7 FM; CLIFTON PARK, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WABT (104.5 FM; MECHANICVILLE, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WPGL (90.7 FM; PATTERSONVILLE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WZEC (97.5 FM; HOOSICK FALLS, NY; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WYJB (95.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAJZ (96.3 FM; VOORHEESVILLE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGNA-FM (107.7 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WZMR (104.9 FM; ALTAMONT, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRVE (99.5 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMHT-FM (89.1 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WPYX (106.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVCR-FM (88.3 FM; LOUDONVILLE, NY; Owner: SIENA COLLEGE)
  • WFLY (92.3 FM; TROY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQAR (101.3 FM; STILLWATER, NY; Owner: ANASTOS MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WKLI-FM (100.9 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNGN (91.9 FM; ARGYLE, NY; Owner: NORTHEAST GOSPEL BROADCASTING INC)

TV broadcast stations around Clifton Park:

  • WYPX (Channel 55; AMSTERDAM, NY; Owner: PAXSON ALBANY LICENSE, INC.)
  • WRGB (Channel 6; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC)
  • WTEN (Channel 10; ALBANY, NY; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF ALBANY, INC.)
  • WNYT (Channel 13; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WNYT-TV, LLC)
  • WMHT (Channel 17; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WEWB-TV (Channel 45; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WEWB, L.L.C.)
  • WXXA-TV (Channel 23; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNYA-CA (Channel 39; EASTON, ETC., NY; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
  • WNGN-LP (Channel 26; TROY, NY; Owner: BRIAN A. LARSON)
  • W52DF (Channel 52; ALBANY, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Clifton Park fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 27Number of bridges
  • 266ft / 81.1mTotal length
  • $42,889,000Total costs
  • 555,211Total average daily traffic
  • 32,040Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Clifton Park, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21910-1919
  • 21930-1939
  • 91950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 71990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Clifton Park, NY
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 156 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Clifton Park)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Clifton Park, NY)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 193 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Clifton Park)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 2 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Clifton Park)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 18 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 122. The highest number of fires - 182 took place in 2008, and the least - 40 in 2002. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Clifton Park, NY When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (63.4%), and Outside Fires (20.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Clifton Park, NY
    • 1,31963.4%Structure Fires
    • 42220.3%Outside Fires
    • 26212.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 793.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Clifton Park, NY

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Clifton Park, New York:

  • Comfort Inn, 41 Fire Rd, Clifton Park, New York 12065 , Phone: (518) 373-0222, Fax: (518) 373-0278
  • PARK MANOR HOTEL, AN ASCEND HOTEL COLLECTION MEMBER, 7 Northside Dr, Clifton Park, New York 12065 , Phone: (518) 373-2255, Fax: (518) 373-7888
  • Hampton Inn Of Clifton Park, 620 Plank Rd, Clifton Park, New York 12065 , Phone: (518) 373-2345, Fax: (518) 373-0775
  • Holiday Inn Express Clifton Park, 18 Clifton Park Village Rd, Clifton Park, New York 12065 , Phone: (518) 579-3000, Fax: (518) 371-4570
  • Hilton Garden Inn, 30 Clifton Country Rd, Clifton Park, New York 12065 , Phone: (518) 371-7777
  • Residence Inn Albany Clifton Park, 1740 Rt 9, Clifton Park, New York 12065 , Phone: (518) 374-3333
  • Homewood Suites Clifton Park, 42 Clifton Country Rd, Clifton park, New York 12065 , Phone: (518) 371-2000, Fax: (518) 371-2001
  • LaQuinta Inns & Suites, 1749 Rt 9, Clifton park, New York 12065 , Phone: (518) 579-6500
  • 2 other hotels and motels
All 10 fire-safe hotels and motels in Clifton Park, New York
Most common first names in Clifton Park, NY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John17674.1 years
Mary12980.6 years
Robert11070.8 years
William10172.1 years
Joseph8673.3 years
Edward8274.4 years
James7871.6 years
George7076.7 years
Helen6881.6 years
Margaret6481.1 years
Most common last names in Clifton Park, NY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3078.1 years
Martin2075.3 years
Johnson1881.6 years
Brown1581.4 years
Murray1465.9 years
Murphy1374.4 years
Williams1373.3 years
Jones1378.8 years
Miller1278.1 years
Adams1276.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Clifton Park, NY
  • 81.7%Utility gas
  • 11.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.2%Electricity
  • 1.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.3%Wood
  • 0.2%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Clifton Park, NY
  • 77.3%Utility gas
  • 14.6%Electricity
  • 5.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.9%Other fuel
  • 0.3%Coal or coke
  • 0.3%No fuel used


Clifton Park compared to New York state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

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  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: engineers (population 5,000+)"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: life and physical scientists (population 5,000+)"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: therapists (population 5,000+)"
  • #80 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: machinery (population 5,000+)"
  • #81 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: secondary school teachers (population 5,000+)"
  • #94 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: registered nurses (population 5,000+)"
  • #95 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: motor vehicles, parts and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #95 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: water transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
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