Clifton Gardens New York Map

About Clifton Gardens, New York

Clifton Gardens is a locality in Saratoga County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,420. The population density is 816.9 people per km². Clifton Gardens is located at 42.8474°N, 73.7838°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12065.

Clifton Gardens unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and ice, where the land rises and falls in broad, rounded shoulders under a wide New York sky. It lies 1.4 miles south-south-west of Clifton Park, NY (from Clifton Park, NY: bearing 207°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east-north-east of Schenectady. Rolling fields, some still yielding to the plough, give way to stands of mixed hardwood forest, their canopy a deep, unbroken green in the summer months, turning to a riot of ochre and crimson as autumn settles. The air here, particularly in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a promise of dew-laden grass and the cool breath of the nearby Hudson River watershed. Even on a clear day, a subtle haze often softens the distant horizon, lending a muted, almost painterly quality to the scenery. The history of Clifton Gardens is tied to the fertile soil and the opportunities it provided for early settlers, with agriculture forming the bedrock of its economy for generations. Though large-scale farming has waned, a spirit of self-sufficiency and a deep connection to the land persist, evident in the roadside farm stands that appear with the warmer months, selling everything from sweet corn to jars of local honey. The region’s past is also whispered in the architecture of its older homes, many built with local stone, their sturdy forms enduring against the passage of seasons. While not a hub of industry, Clifton Gardens maintains a quiet character, a place where the rhythm of daily life is often dictated by the cycles of nature and the enduring bonds of community.

About This Clifton Gardens Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clifton Gardens, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.8474, -73.7838. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Clifton Gardens and Saratoga County.

Detailed location data for Clifton Gardens includes the ZIP code (12065), telephone area code (518), county seat of Saratoga County (Ballston Spa), and school district assignment (Shenendehowa Central School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Clifton Gardens is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.