Clifton Park, New York · ZIP 12065

Clifton Park — ZIP 12065

Clifton Park (12065) scores 72/100 — Good for New York. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $497K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share11%

Property crime share89%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index79/100

Avg math proficiency69%

Avg reading proficiency67%

Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100

Typical home value$497K

Median rent$1,657/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$497K

Median Rent

$1,657/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,602

Violent Crime

177

Property Crime

1,425

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Saratoga County, New York (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
SHENENDEHOWA HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	2,968	100%	87%
TESAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	361	77%	67%
SKANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	524	76%	68%
ORENDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	548	73%	67%
KARIGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	479	69%	64%
GOWANA MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	764	66%	80%
ACADIA MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	761	65%	73%
ARONGEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	589	60%	54%
KODA MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	765	58%	71%
SHATEKON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	560	58%	53%
OKTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	519	54%	49%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

44,726

Median Income

$114K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

41.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 12065 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 12065 has a school score of 79/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 12065 is approximately $497K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 12065 in Clifton Park has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.