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Clifton Gardens, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,332 Population 2,120/sq mi density
$85,551 Median Income $58,574 per capita
$297,900 Home Value $408,755 Zillow
$1,331 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
259 Violent Crime/100K 1,389 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,551 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$297,900 home value, $1,331/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
259 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Clifton Gardens, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,551
14% above
$58,574 per capita
Home Value
$297,900
6% above
Zillow: $408,755
Median Rent
$1,331/mo
14% above
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
259/100K
32% below
1,389/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.7%
42% above
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Clifton Gardens Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clifton Gardens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
114%
Home Value
106%
Rent
114%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
142%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
68%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clifton Gardens a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clifton Gardens residents earn a median household income of $85,551 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,574. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clifton Gardens is $297,900 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,755. Median rent is $1,331/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Clifton Gardens reports 259 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,389/100K.

Education

47.7% of adults in Clifton Gardens hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% above the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clifton Gardens has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,332
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density2,120/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,551
Per Capita$58,574
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515

Housing

A+
Home Value$297,900
Rent$1,331
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$408,755
Housing Units1,037
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

F
Violent259/100K
Property1,389/100K

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,122/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation311 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.7%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute22 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Clifton Gardens was built in 1975.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albany International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.