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Rochester is a livable town if you have an established life pattern: Ie:extended family around town, a stable job with no threat of downsizing, a home almost paid off. A boat or cabin you bought when times were booming. What I'm trying to say is: Roch can be a good town to live in if you have enough going on in your life and enough cash to ignore all the bad things here. If you can get away several times during the winter to a warm sunny place, then the bad weather dosen't seem so bad. Otherwise, it is not such a great place to live.
I would rather shoot myself than live in Rochester! The weather is miserable, the property taxes are astronomical. The government in Albany is corrupt and will never change. Half of the calendar year is gray and cold. The summers here are nice, but my best friend in Florida told me we had him beat as far as heat many, many times. The crime rate is 1100 per 100k people. That is terrible due to the size of the ever declining population. Think twice. Florida boy will NOT be happy.
I would rather shoot myself than live in Rochester! The weather is miserable, the property taxes are astronomical. The government in Albany is corrupt and will never change. Half of the calendar year is gray and cold. The summers here are nice, but my best friend in Florida told me we had him beat as far as heat many, many times. The crime rate is 1100 per 100k people. That is terrible due to the size of the ever declining population. Think twice. Florida boy will NOT be happy.
I have a real novel concept for you. Don't read/post on a Rochester forum if you hate it so much.
I'll just ignore all the other inaccuracies in your post. You simply have made it way too easy.
those crime stats can be verified as can the insanely high property taxes. As far as the weather, it's accurate to say that much of the calendar year is sunless and brutal.
those crime stats can be verified as can the insanely high property taxes. As far as the weather, it's accurate to say that much of the calendar year is sunless and brutal.
Actually, Florida, as a state has a higher crime rate and it is more spread out versus select urban neighborhoods in NY State. Schools aren't as good generally and the heat can get ridiculous down there. So, the weather extremes somewhat "even out".
I would rather shoot myself than live in Rochester! The weather is miserable, the property taxes are astronomical. The government in Albany is corrupt and will never change. Half of the calendar year is gray and cold. The summers here are nice, but my best friend in Florida told me we had him beat as far as heat many, many times. The crime rate is 1100 per 100k people. That is terrible due to the size of the ever declining population. Think twice. Florida boy will NOT be happy.
I would rather shoot myself than live in Rochester
Annoying hyperbole.
The weather is miserable
Purely opinion. Some people love the weather here. I love the summers and I enjoy snow. Many people also enjoy 4 distinctive seasons.
the property taxes are astronomical
True, but housing prices are astronomically low. In the end, Rochester is still an extremely affordable place to live.
The government in Albany is corrupt and will never change
Also true, but not a Rochester fault itself.
The summers here are nice, but my best friend in Florida told me we had him beat as far as heat many, many times. The only true part of this is the first statement. Rochester summers ARE nice. And, no, the heat is not worse here than Florida. That's a ridiculously absurd statement. Unless you have actually never been to Florida and just have a blind hatred towards Rochester (appears to be the case).
The crime rate is 1100 per 100k people. Crime is bad in certain undesirable location in the city. Avoid them. Simple. The suburbs are extremely safe as are many areas of the city.
That is terrible due to the size of the ever declining population. The Rochester metro is gaining population, and always has, albeit slowly.
I'm a junior member here on the forum and I have an opportunity to take a job (if offered) in Rochester. Our history is NY residents (downstate, Hudson Valley) for 20+ years, 10 years in Raleigh, and 3 years in/on the mountains of NC (where there are limited number of lakes). Snow is not an issue (the ole been there, done that routine) and we enjoy the four seasons (Raleigh doesn't give you that but the mtns of NC does). I've done some cost comparisions and Rochester (overall) is more affordable than NC -- and high property taxes is relative based on where you live in NYS. We know; we've lived close to NYC and it can be quite the sticker shock especially when you consider the age of homes. Paying over $1000/mth is getting to be the norm down there - so feel a little fortunate if you aren't close to that number. We would consider renting vs. buying for at least the start of our adventure. Single family house or townhouse will do. Kids are out of the house so school districts aren't important but conveniences and safety are - suburb living is better for us since we have animals. Living near a lake would be nice. Suggestions?
I would rather shoot myself than live in Rochester
Annoying hyperbole.
The weather is miserable
Purely opinion. Some people love the weather here. I love the summers and I enjoy snow. Many people also enjoy 4 distinctive seasons.
the property taxes are astronomical
True, but housing prices are astronomically low. In the end, Rochester is still an extremely affordable place to live.
The government in Albany is corrupt and will never change
Also true, but not a Rochester fault itself.
The summers here are nice, but my best friend in Florida told me we had him beat as far as heat many, many times. The only true part of this is the first statement. Rochester summers ARE nice. And, no, the heat is not worse here than Florida. That's a ridiculously absurd statement. Unless you have actually never been to Florida and just have a blind hatred towards Rochester (appears to be the case).
The crime rate is 1100 per 100k people. Crime is bad in certain undesirable location in the city. Avoid them. Simple. The suburbs are extremely safe as are many areas of the city.
That is terrible due to the size of the ever declining population. The Rochester metro is gaining population, and always has, albeit slowly.
Very nice Colton. I totally agree... Especially the part about Florida heat... LOL ..... LOL ..... LOL ... LOL ... I just can't stop ... LOL ... LOL ... They can't be serious! ... LOL ... LOL
Also folks, if you are following the crime stats (I mean the numbers themselves), things are improving in Rochester. As is unemployment.
I'm a junior member here on the forum and I have an opportunity to take a job (if offered) in Rochester. Our history is NY residents (downstate, Hudson Valley) for 20+ years, 10 years in Raleigh, and 3 years in/on the mountains of NC (where there are limited number of lakes). Snow is not an issue (the ole been there, done that routine) and we enjoy the four seasons (Raleigh doesn't give you that but the mtns of NC does). I've done some cost comparisions and Rochester (overall) is more affordable than NC -- and high property taxes is relative based on where you live in NYS. We know; we've lived close to NYC and it can be quite the sticker shock especially when you consider the age of homes. Paying over $1000/mth is getting to be the norm down there - so feel a little fortunate if you aren't close to that number. We would consider renting vs. buying for at least the start of our adventure. Single family house or townhouse will do. Kids are out of the house so school districts aren't important but conveniences and safety are - suburb living is better for us since we have animals. Living near a lake would be nice. Suggestions?
I'm a junior member here on the forum and I have an opportunity to take a job (if offered) in Rochester. Our history is NY residents (downstate, Hudson Valley) for 20+ years, 10 years in Raleigh, and 3 years in/on the mountains of NC (where there are limited number of lakes). Snow is not an issue (the ole been there, done that routine) and we enjoy the four seasons (Raleigh doesn't give you that but the mtns of NC does). I've done some cost comparisions and Rochester (overall) is more affordable than NC -- and high property taxes is relative based on where you live in NYS. We know; we've lived close to NYC and it can be quite the sticker shock especially when you consider the age of homes. Paying over $1000/mth is getting to be the norm down there - so feel a little fortunate if you aren't close to that number. We would consider renting vs. buying for at least the start of our adventure. Single family house or townhouse will do. Kids are out of the house so school districts aren't important but conveniences and safety are - suburb living is better for us since we have animals. Living near a lake would be nice. Suggestions?
We have a bit in common! I also lived in Raleigh for a good chunk of time, from 1994 to 2007. You are correct, in the long run, Rochester is actually more affordable than Raleigh. The go-to "lake" suburb is usually Webster; one of the fastest growing towns in the state, well known for lake-front living etc. However you can actually get more house for your money in other suburbs such as Greece, Irondequoit, Hilton, and if you go a bit further out, Hamlin. All of these towns are very safe and have large lakefront areas. Irondequoit is the most dense/walkable of these but that of course comes with having smaller yards/older housing stock. Hamlin is largely considered "country" with Greece and Hilton being typical suburbia and Webster being a little more upscale. Hamlin will have the lowest property taxes of these towns, the highest would probably be in Greece or Webster.
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