The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 12065 sells for about $515,192, or $229 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 5 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,495 a month.
ZIP 12065 — Clifton Park
The Clifton Park housing market remains highly competitive with low inventory and rapid turnover, as evidenced by a median of only 5 days on market. Prices continue to show steady year-over-year growth, driven by strong demand for suburban family housing and the area's reputation for quality schools. The market is currently characterized by a seller's advantage due to limited supply relative to buyer interest.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools, convenient access to regional employment centers, and a robust amenity base.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 5 days on market with 2.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 3.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 12065, Saratoga County NY
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Clifton Park generally reports low crime rates compared to regional averages in the Capital District, maintaining a reputation as a safe suburban community.
The area is served by highly-rated public school districts, including Shenendehowa Central School District, which is widely recognized for academic performance and extensive extracurricular offerings.
The region faces moderate risks from severe winter weather and occasional localized flooding; property insurance premiums are generally stable but reflect standard Northeast hazard profiles.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Albany tech corridor and major regional employers in healthcare, education, and government, with steady suburban residential development.
Property taxes are levied by Saratoga County, the Town of Clifton Park, and the local school district; the area features standard New York state exemptions for primary residences and seniors.
Residents primarily commute by car to employment hubs in Albany, Schenectady, and Troy, with access to I-87 (the Northway) serving as the primary transit corridor.
The area offers extensive access to local parks like Clifton Common, nearby Mohawk River waterfront trails, and numerous golf courses, alongside significant retail shopping centers along Route 146.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and steady demand, with a mix of apartment complexes and single-family home rentals catering to professionals and families.
The economy is anchored by the healthcare sector, state government, and the growing tech and research industries in the surrounding Capital District.
The area is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with I-87 providing the primary link to the broader Albany-Schenectady-Troy metropolitan area.
Ongoing planning focuses on managing suburban growth and enhancing commercial infrastructure along the main transit corridors.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, town taxes, and county taxes, with some areas potentially served by specific fire or water districts.
Property insurance market is stable, with standard coverage requirements for regional weather risks.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Zip Codes profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.310.5 mi
- Liberty Ridge Farm4.38.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Albany4.111 mi
- Spare Time Clifton Park4.31.5 mi
- Sky Zone Clifton Park4.11.4 mi
- Crossgates Mall4.311 mi
- Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)4.515.1 mi
- MVP Arena4.313.1 mi
- Saratoga Race Course4.716.3 mi
- Proctors4.78.8 mi
- New York State Capitol4.612.8 mi
- VIA Aquarium4.311.1 mi
- Proctors4.78.8 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.310.5 mi
- Liberty Ridge Farm4.38.9 mi
- New York State Capitol4.612.8 mi
- New York State Museum4.713.1 mi
- Saratoga National Historical Park4.813.5 mi
- Saratoga Automobile Museum4.615.2 mi
- miSci | Museum of Innovation & Science4.48.4 mi
- The Crossings Park of Colonie4.78.2 mi
- Peebles Island State Park4.75.8 mi
- Central Park4.67.5 mi
- Albany Pine Bush Preserve4.69.5 mi
- Clifton Common4.53 mi
- Lee's Park4.315.1 mi
- Town of Stillwater Brown's Beach4.310.3 mi
- Mohawk Harbor4.68.2 mi
- Albany Yacht Club4.513.9 mi
- Point Breeze Marine3.715 mi
- Eagle Crest Golf Club4.45.6 mi
- Saratoga Lake Golf Club4.110 mi
- Mohawk River Country Club & Chateau4.55.1 mi
- Northway Golf Center4.31.2 mi
- Schenectady Municipal Golf Course4.57.2 mi
- Crossgates Mall4.311 mi
- Colonie Center4.39.1 mi
- Stuyvesant Plaza4.411.2 mi
- Kohl's48.5 mi
- Market 323.812.9 mi
- Albany International Airport4.16.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major community hub with athletic fields, ice rink, and event space.
Provides access to boating, fishing, and scenic walking trails.
Primary commercial artery featuring extensive retail and restaurant options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.