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Moving to Waterford, NY
$450,000Median listing price
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About Waterford
Waterford is a village in the town of Waterford, Saratoga County, at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers and the eastern end of the Erie Canal. Founded in 1794, it is the oldest continuously incorporated village in the United States, with a celebrated canal-era downtown.
Home prices in Waterford
The median listing price in Waterford is $450,000.
Top places in Waterford
- Erie Canal Lock 2 and the Waterford flight of locks.
- Downtown Waterford — historic canal-era streets.
- Peebles Island State Park — at the rivers' confluence.
- Hudson and Mohawk River waterfront.
- The village's 18th- and 19th-century homes.
- Nearby: Cohoes Falls.
Commuting from Waterford
- Approximate drive to downtown Albany: ~20 minutes via I-87 (approximate).
- CDTA regional bus service connects Waterford to Albany and Troy (route numbers not verified for this profile).
Waterford FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Waterford, NY?
The median listing price in Waterford is $450,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Waterford, NY?
Approximate drive to downtown Albany: ~20 minutes via I-87 (approximate).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.