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Clifton Park
The town's rest area located on I-87
The town's rest area located on I-87
Location within Saratoga County
Location within Saratoga County
Clifton Park is located in New York
Clifton Park
Clifton Park
Location in New York
Country United States
State New York
County Saratoga
Area
 • Total 50.21 sq mi (130.03 km2)
 • Land 48.20 sq mi (124.84 km2)
 • Water 2.00 sq mi (5.19 km2)
Elevation
318 ft (97 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 36,705
 • Estimate 
(2016)
36,755
 • Density 762.52/sq mi (294.41/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
12065
Area code 518
FIPS code 36-16353
GNIS feature ID 0978839

Clifton Park is a suburban town located in Saratoga County, New York. It's a place where many families live, offering a mix of homes and businesses. In 2010, about 36,705 people called Clifton Park home.

This town is in the southern part of Saratoga County. It is about 12 miles (19 km) north of Albany. Clifton Park is also 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Schenectady. You can find it about 10 miles (16 km) south of Saratoga Springs.

Quick Facts About Clifton Park

Clifton Park is a medium-sized town. It covers an area of about 50.21 square miles (130.03 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 2 square miles (5.19 square kilometers), is water. The town sits at an elevation of about 318 feet (97 meters) above sea level.

Where is Clifton Park Located?

Clifton Park is part of New York State in the United States. It is specifically found within Saratoga County. The town is well-connected by roads, including I-87. This major highway helps people travel easily to and from the town.

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