Living in Clifton Gardens, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clifton Gardens · Census data 2020–2024
Clifton Gardens has 2,420 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $57,245 (33% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $316,300, the median rent is $1,380/month.
Clifton Gardens at a glance
- Population
- 2,420
- Median age
- 38State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $57,245State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $316,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,380/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Clifton Gardens a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Clifton Gardens
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clifton Gardens the median home value is $316,300, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,380 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,995 a month in housing costs.
Clifton Gardens median household income
The median household income in Clifton Gardens is $57,245 and the income per person is $57,227. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Clifton Gardens: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,153
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.20
Clifton Gardens demographics
- Population
- 2,420
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 1,097
- Foreign-born
- 27.9%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clifton Gardens ›
Education in Clifton Gardens
51% of adults 25 and older in Clifton Gardens have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 21.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clifton Gardens
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.5%
Clifton Gardens vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Gardens | 2,420 | $57,245 | $316,300 | $1,380 |
| Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek | 3,349 | $188,750 | $386,200 | — |
| Country Knolls | 5,445 | $143,036 | $383,700 | $1,196 |
| Niskayuna | 21,227 | $134,052 | $357,900 | $1,589 |
| Mechanicville | 5,124 | $50,675 | $186,500 | $1,070 |
| Round Lake | 915 | $97,868 | $338,700 | $1,615 |
| Cohoes | 18,159 | $61,145 | $223,400 | $1,251 |
| Waterford | 2,085 | $72,938 | $157,500 | $1,082 |
| Latham | 13,802 | $104,899 | $326,900 | $1,472 |
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What is the median household income in Clifton Gardens, NY?
The median household income in Clifton Gardens is $57,245, 33% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Clifton Gardens?
The median home value in Clifton Gardens is $316,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Clifton Gardens?
The median gross rent in Clifton Gardens is $1,380 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Clifton Gardens, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Clifton Gardens?
The median age in Clifton Gardens is 38 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Clifton Gardens?
The average commute to work in Clifton Gardens is 21 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clifton Gardens?
The unemployment rate in Clifton Gardens is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clifton Gardens?
51% of adults in Clifton Gardens have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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