Moving to Elmira Heights, NY (New York, Ithaca: schools, taxes, housing)

[boston]

Any help or info on taxes and schools please

[Ex-Ithacan]

From what I remember Elmira Heights is not a bad place, but the best times have already passed by. It's a bit of a stagnant community with an old (though affordable) housing stock. Not sure how good the schools are, but I think they're better than the ones in Elmira itself. Taxes in New York State are generally high, and I don't think the Elmira area (Chemung county) would be any different. I know a new interstate is being built along old Route 17, and this may help some, but the area has been experiencing job loss and population loss for a while now. My brother use to work in a factory near Elmira Heights and that closed down last year. I guess overall, the area is affordable, but a bit depressing.

[boston]

Originally Posted by Ex-Ithacan

From what I remember Elmira Heights is not a bad place, but the best times have already passed by. It's a bit of a stagnant community with an old (though affordable) housing stock. Not sure how good the schools are, but I think they're better than the ones in Elmira itself. Taxes in New York State are generally high, and I don't think the Elmira area (Chemung county) would be any different. I know a new interstate is being built along old Route 17, and this may help some, but the area has been experiencing job loss and population loss for a while now. My brother use to work in a factory near Elmira Heights and that closed down last year. I guess overall, the area is affordable, but a bit depressing.

Thank you EX-ITHACAN moving from Boston maybe a bit of a change. thankyou again
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