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10 discussions from residents and visitors

David G.

Worst things about Latham nobody talks about

Hey everyone, I work in consulting and With a population of 14,327, Latham is a small town. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Is this normal for Latham? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exci...

10 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Ezekiel Sanders

Best and worst neighborhoods in Latham

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Would love some local perspective.

1 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Allison D.

How much do you pay for rent in Latham?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Military spouse here. With a population of 14,327, Latham is a small town. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? The weather takes some getting used to. Public t...

7 replies 5 upvotes housing
Lucy T.

Day-to-day life in Latham, NY

Homes are going for about $300,300 on average. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $101,580 in Latham. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse....

1 replies 13 upvotes living
Adam Allen

Moving from Denver to Latham next month

So, I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,417/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $300,300, which seems about average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Thought...

0 replies 4 upvotes moving
Isla Harris

Things Latham needs to improve

First post here. The median home value here is around $300,300, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $101,580 in Latham. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Anyone in a similar situation? Cheers.

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Adeline Martin

What I wish I knew before living in Latham

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm retired and Homes are going for about $300,300 on average. Household incomes average around $101,580 in Latham. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Thanks!

3 replies 3 upvotes living
Ariana Morris

Housing market in Latham right now

Household incomes average around $101,580 in Latham. Homes are going for about $300,300 on average. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. With a population of 14,327, Latham is a small town. Rent is about $1,417/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The...

10 replies 7 upvotes housing
Adam Allen

Things Latham needs to improve

OK so The median home value here is around $300,300, which seems about average. Median household income is $101,580, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a small town city with about 14,327 people. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. T...

14 replies 3 upvotes best-worst
Adeline Martin

Job market in Latham for tech?

Hi all, Median household income is $101,580, which feels pretty solid for the area.

6 replies 2 upvotes jobs
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