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We live in Saratoga, in the rural area, moved up from NJ 6 years ago. We have lived in many areas, as military family and really enjoy the Saratoga area. It may not be what you are used to, but the area does have a lot to offer as the OP have mentioned. Even though we are in a rural area, the snow is cleared quickly and nicely. The Schuylerville School District has a good reputation. You might check out: www.greatschools.org to help in your search.
Also besides searching real estate for Saratoga Springs, check the surrounding area, like Wilton, Northunderland, Moreau, Schuylerville, etc. Driving to shopping for us is about 9 miles. To go to Clifton Park shopping it is 20 miles, BUT you don't have the traffic congestion you may have had in northern VA. Best of luck in your search.
The Albany area -- or anywhere in Upstate -- on its worst traffic days isn't going to rival the congestion in NO VA on its normal traffic days.
Saratoga, the Eastern Adirondack Mtns, and the Lake George area are where wealthy families from NYC use to vacation years ago. Lots of history and beautiful landscapes with plentiful opportunity for recreation. Also centrally located for weekends in the major cities of both French Canada and the NE US for cultural diversity. Being near NY's capital district you'll find lots of restaurants and Albany's 'Egg' for indoor cultural events as well as Saratoga's outdoor amphitheater.
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Young recent grad with multiple offers for work post residency. Offers include loan repayment which I cannot get in the DC metro otherwise we would probably stay here. Having trouble choosing between Saratoga area and central PA near Lewisburg. Schools seem about the same? Haven't arrived at a consensus after visiting great schools website. More info if this helps: we are in our 30s, African American, 2 kids: 2 and 4 yo. 300k in school loans. Any help appreciated!
Hi. I know this is an old thread, but there are some negatives of Lewisburg. Despite the university, there is significant racism in the area. During the brief time I was there, some African-American students walking around were harassed by two men driving by shouting racial slurs with a big Confederate flag hanging off their bumper. The Bucknell chaplain at the time was African American and experienced harassment while grocery shopping. I was part of an interracial couple and we got a ton of nasty looks when out shopping in Williamsport. It was like the DC suburbs must have been in the 1950s. The population is extremely homogeneous, sadly including the university students and faculty. Might be worth staying a few years but it's not somewhere I'd want to settle as a minority.
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