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 2,729. The population density is 956.1 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 stretches across a landscape defined by the persistent, rhythmic flow of Stony Creek, which cuts through the terrain with a quiet, persistent gravity. It lies 1.4 miles south-southwest of Clifton Park, NY (from Clifton Park, NY: bearing 207°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east-northeast of Schenectady. The land is defined by a gentle, inland topography where the earth rises in subtle inclines, far removed from the reach of any coastline. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains anchor the horizon, providing a permanent, shadowed backdrop to the local woodlands. Within the immediate vicinity, the Town Of Clifton Park Land provides an expansive, protected space for the natural growth of native flora, while the nearby Colonie Reservoir offers a still, reflective expanse of water that anchors the local ecosystem. The air here carries a crisp, terrestrial weight, particularly at dusk when the light filters through the trees to cast long, amber shadows across the fields.

Clifton Gardens evolved from an agrarian past into a modern residential landscape, maintaining a pace that favors deliberate, quiet growth over the frantic density of the state’s urban centers. The local economy is sustained by a blend of professional services and small-scale enterprise, reflecting a transition from the historic mill-based industries that once utilized the kinetic energy of regional waterways like Cohoes Falls. Residents often look toward the nearby Pleasant Valley for a sense of historical continuity, as the region’s development has been shaped by the slow, steady movement of the labor force and the changing needs of inland commerce. Life in Clifton Gardens is marked by the shifting seasons, where the transition from autumn frost to spring thaw dictates the rhythm of the day, creating a sense of place that is both anchored to its history and quietly attuned to the present.

About This Clifton Gardens Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clifton Gardens, New York. Coordinates: 42.8474, -73.7838. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

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).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.