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Ballston Spa, NY Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Anna Ramirez

Life in Ballston Spa as a young professional

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to spots?

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maya_walker

Is Ballston Spa good for remote workers?

Hi all, My partner and I are Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $82,341, which feels pretty solid for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Anna Ramirez

Ballston Spa in the winter -how bad?

First post here. Poverty rate is 4.4%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $281,600, which seems about average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thanks in advance! T...

8 replies 12 upvotes qa
Reagan Johnson

Things that make Ballston Spa unique

I'm originally from Boston and Crime rate is something to consider -Ballston Spa sits at 232.8 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Should I be concerned? TIA!

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