CliftonNY
A town of 669.
Is Clifton a good place to live?
Clifton’s average trip to work is 34 minutes, against 25 minutes in New York’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Among 759 New York towns, just 7 have a lower January low than Clifton. 51% of the land in Clifton is conserved, against 5.2% in New York’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Five Ponds Wilderness, 19,398 acres with 23.7 miles of trail. Clifton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
669 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Clifton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Clifton, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Clifton.
Clifton has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
82 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Five Ponds Wilderness | 23.7 mi | 19,398 |
| 2. Cranberry Lake Wild Forest | 17.9 mi | 11,355 |
| 3. Grass River Wild Forest | 0.6 mi | 1,615 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Clifton has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Clifton for work: only 3% work in town. Clifton’s median household income is $47,000. Since 2013, Clifton has lost 38 jobs, to 44 in 2023.
| Clifton | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.3% | 10% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
A typical July afternoon in Clifton is cooler than in the typical New York or U.S. town
The July high in Clifton is 77°F. Clifton has cold winters and pleasant summers.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Clifton stands out in New York and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
46% of adults have high blood pressure in Clifton. Of the 756 New York towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Clifton. 44% of adults have obesity in Clifton.
| Clifton | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 34% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Clifton | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.4% | 14.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.4% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.6% | 6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Clifton faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Clifton
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Clifton; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Clifton residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
82 miles of trails in Clifton
50.7% of the town is conserved land, across 3 parks and preserves.
About Clifton
Town in New York, United States
Clifton is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 675 at the 2020 census. The town takes its name from a mining company. The Town of Clifton is in the southern part of the county, within the Adirondack Park.
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- Area
- 150 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,660 ft
- Area code
- 315
Questions about Clifton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Clifton, NY a good place to live?
Clifton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.