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William Taylor
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What Saratoga does better than anywhere else
Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $3,501/month for a decent place. Median household income is $241,348, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
Pros:
- Diverse community
- Good healthcare facilities
- Walkable downtown
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Not very walkable
- High property taxes
- Poor road conditions
- Not enough green space
Thoughts? The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
Pros:
- Diverse community
- Good healthcare facilities
- Walkable downtown
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Not very walkable
- High property taxes
- Poor road conditions
- Not enough green space
Thoughts? The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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