Clifton Gardens, New York — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Clifton Gardens, Saratoga County.
| City | Clifton Gardens |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Saratoga |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.8474 |
| Longitude | -73.7838 |
| Population | 2,420 |
| Density | 816.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Clifton Gardens, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Clifton Gardens is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Clifton Gardens is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |