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Colonie, NY Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Sarah R.

Colonie is underrated, change my mind

I'm retired and Poverty rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Any advice would be great. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Sarah R.

Working remotely from Colonie

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and With a population of 7,705, Colonie is a small town. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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rylee_local

Moving from Baltimore to Colonie next month

So, I work in energy and Crime rate is something to consider -Colonie sits at 813.4 per 100K. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes so...

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rylee_local

Anyone work in healthcare in Colonie?

OK so With a population of 7,705, Colonie is a small town. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,494 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during ru...

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