Saratoga Region (Ontario, Ballston Spa, Greenwich: neighborhood, living in, cost of)

[Moth]

I am contemplating it as well. I have visited Saratoga 4 times over the years and always found it to be a special place.

Question: How difficult is it to commute to Albany? I would assume driving is the only option or are there buses?

Thanks.

[RoadBoss]

Saratoga Springs, Gansevoort and Wilton are all great spots to consider. The school districts in all three areas are very good. Look at school taxes as they can vary greatly from district to district. Also, you may want to look in Clifton Park, between Saratoga and Albany, beautiful homes and Shen is one of the best school districts in the state. Happy hunting.

[Ellwood]

Originally Posted by Moth

I am contemplating it as well. I have visited Saratoga 4 times over the years and always found it to be a special place.

Question: How difficult is it to commute to Albany? I would assume driving is the only option or are there buses?

Thanks.

Northway Express NX Commuter Bus Service runs between Saratoga and Albany. Other buses have pickup on various routes. Check Capital District Transportation Authority.

[Moth]

Thanks for the info.

[lostokie]

We live in Queensbury which is between Lake George and Saratoga.
Queensbury is well known for it's schools and we still take advantage of all Saratoga has to offer (restaurants, shopping, SPAC and horse racing).

[averagenyjoe]

If you want to be off the "beaten path" you need to stay out of Wilton and Queensbury. They are very nice communities but growing like weeds. If you want several acres or more, without alot of houses slam up to your property line than than you will surely have a new development within full view in the next year or two or three if you move to Wilton or Queensbury. I would check out Northumberland or Gansvoort. But even there, the mass growth may shift more to those areas too because there are SO MANY people wanting to move into the Saratoga - Glens Falls areas. If you want to be close to Saratoga but want to be left alone, you may want to try Greenfield Center area or Galway. They seem like they will be slow growth areas for a while yet. But then again, who knows.

[takemehome]

How bad is the Winter up in Saratoga Springs, compared to Long Island? I would love an honest answer. Also, how cloudy is it? Does it rain alot in the summer? I've been there for all seasons, but only for days at a time. When you live in an area 365 days a year, you see lots more than us vacationers. Any input would be much appreciated! Thanks alot for any answers you can give!

[johndoe07]

Thanks for the responses guys. I checked out Schuylerville as well, what's your take on that area? Growing?

Part of me is also considering moving 40 miles east right into Vermont. Any reasons why that might or might not be such a great idea?????

[averagenyjoe]

Originally Posted by johndoe07

Thanks for the responses guys. I checked out Schuylerville as well, what's your take on that area? Growing?

Part of me is also considering moving 40 miles east right into Vermont. Any reasons why that might or might not be such a great idea?????

That could be a great choice. Vermont, though, you dont get alot for the money you spend. You will pay a fortune on cost of living but unless you have a great paying job to fund your lifestyle or a pocket full of money, your SOL. Bennington is perhaps one of the least expensive areas of Vermont. I didnt re-read all the posts but did anyone suggest Cambridge, NY? that is an up & coming quaint village that is growing slow but steady and being fixed up as we speak. Very close to vermont and still within reach of the Saratoga region. (sort of)

[Ellwood]

Originally Posted by johndoe07

Thanks for the responses guys. I checked out Schuylerville as well, what's your take on that area? Growing?

Part of me is also considering moving 40 miles east right into Vermont. Any reasons why that might or might not be such a great idea?????

Our daughter lives in Arlington, VT (nice, quaint town). I agree with other post the cost of living is higher along with actual price of real estate.