WaterfordNew York
Waterford is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 8,106 at the 2023 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Waterford
Waterford is a small town in eastern New York counting 2,020 people who proudly call it home.
Waterford holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.28 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 7,214 residents per square mile.
What Makes Waterford Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Waterford — but the New York one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.28 sq mi.
- Positioned in eastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Easy reach of Troy (4 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
📍 Neighborhoods in Waterford
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Waterford
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Herman Melville House · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Waterford
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🏫 Schools in Waterford
- WATERFORD-HALFMOON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- WATERFORD-HALFMOON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.