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Jose Rivera
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Anyone else love living in Schenectady?
Just moved here 4 months ago and Median household income is $56,398, which fee
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Nevaeh Jackson
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Phoenix about 2 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are stable, gas is average.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Phoenix about 2 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are stable, gas is average.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
35 upvotes
sarah_heart
not my experience at all
33 upvotes
Aaron M.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it's exactly what I was looking for. Compared to Salt Lake City it's challenging.
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Kaylee Gutierrez
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 7 years and I have mixed feelings honestly. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Westside side vs the Greenfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
I've been here 7 years and I have mixed feelings honestly. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Westside side vs the Greenfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Nicholas R.
I work in government here and it's been a really good experience overall. The job market for my field is tough. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
13 upvotes
David P.
great question, following
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