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Oliver R. best-worst

Unpopular opinion about Albany

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 2 years and Rent is about $1,178/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Albany sits at 757.0 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Would love some local perspective. TIA!
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Ellie G.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's exactly what I was looking for. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Maya Jimenez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Austin and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Springfield. It's pretty good for what you get.

Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in education you might struggle.

People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: decent. Tons of options if you like BBQ.

Feel free to reach out with questions..
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bostonlife2023
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 2 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Roman Y.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want pet-friendliness, then yeah this place is great. But if healthcare matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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