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A town of 4,337 people in Saratoga County, New York
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Map of Charlton: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land2.5%518 of 20,970 acres
Trails0.5 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves4119 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Town in New York, United States
4,328Population
33 sq miArea
663 ftElevation

Charlton is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 4,328 at the 2020 census. The Town of Charlton is located in the southwestern part of the county and is north of Schenectady. The town is home to the Charlton Historic District, which is home to many historic buildings.

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$509K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $509,000 in May 2026.

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Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market11
Sale-to-list102.1%
Sold in May5
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School Grade B+

The public schools Charlton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 74% of New York’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#52Best public schoolsof 484 in NY
DistrictBURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTSchools2

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