Raising a family in Saratoga Springs -thoughts?
Random thought, I relocated for work and Median household income is $123,619, which feels pretty solid for the area.
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Random thought, I relocated for work and Median household income is $123,619, which feels pretty solid for the area.
Crime rate is something to consider -Saratoga Springs sits at 157.5 per 100K.
My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $2,206/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's chang...
Rent is about $2,206/month for a decent place.
Longtime lurker here, Crime rate is something to consider -Saratoga Springs sits at 157.5 per 100K. The median home value here is around $567,200, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $2,206 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 44,070 people. The city has invested a lo...
First post here. With a population of 44,070, Saratoga Springs is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Any help is appreciated. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd ...
So, Homes are going for about $567,200 on average. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. Is this normal for Saratoga Springs? Cost of l...
OK so The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I wrong here? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
First post here. The median home value here is around $567,200, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There...
OK so Homes are going for about $567,200 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Appreciate any input.
Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Saratoga Springs sits at 157.5 per 100K. The median home value here is around $567,200, which is pretty steep. Night life i...
So, It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I wrong here?
Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $123,619 in Saratoga Springs. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do?
Hey, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Should I be concerned? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you...
Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 44,070 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are wher...
I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Anyone in a similar situation? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Ther...
Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 50s, and You can expect to pay around $2,206 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Any advice would be great. Thanks for reading. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
I've been here for 9 years and Rent is about $2,206/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $567,200 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I overthinking this?