What BestPlaces Users Say about Syracuse
Syracuse, New York is a city located in the central region of New York State. It is known for its harsh winters and for being the birthplace of the popular orange fruit, which is also the inspiration for the Syracuse University mascot. With a population of over 145,000, Syracuse is the fifth most populous city in the state. It has a diverse economy, with major industries including healthcare, education, and manufacturing. While Syracuse has its charms, it also has its fair share of challenges, such as high poverty rates and a struggling downtown. In order to get a better understanding of living in Syracuse, we have gathered user reviews from BestPlaces.net, a website that allows individuals to share their experiences and opinions about different cities.
Overall, reviews about living in Syracuse on BestPlaces.net are mixed. While some people praise the city for its friendly community and affordable housing, others express frustration with the harsh winters and lack of job opportunities. For example, user "SyracuseResident" writes, "Syracuse is a city with a lot of potential, but it has its challenges. The winters can be brutal and there aren’t many job opportunities outside of the healthcare and education fields." Similarly, "SyracuseNative" shares, "I grew up in Syracuse, and while it has its charms, it also has its struggles. The job market is tough, and the weather can be tough to handle." However, not all reviews are negative. User "LoveSyracuse" raves, "I moved to Syracuse for college and decided to stay. I love the sense of community here and the affordable cost of living. Plus, the summers are beautiful!" Finally, "NewYorkTransplant" offers a different perspective, saying, "I moved to Syracuse from New York City and it was a big change. The pace of life is much slower here, but I appreciate the slower pace and the affordable housing options." Overall, these reviews reflect the diverse experiences of individuals living in Syracuse and highlight both the challenges and positives aspects of the city.
based on 59 ReviewsGet to know Syracuse with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Syracuse
Looking to relocate to Syracuse - 11/6/2009
For a job at the university--now living in eastern washington--is Syracuse as dreary as people say? I am not a cloudy all the time person--what is it like to leave
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Cheap but nice - 9/29/2009
Syracuse is cheap but nice. With 2 roommates I pay about 500 a month in rent and
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Poor Self-Image Plagues the City of Syracuse - 7/27/2009
For anyone unfamiliar with Syracuse, I think it is important for you to realize what many of us here think of ourselves and the place we live first before you take any of the comments to heart. One of the area's biggest problems, and this is not just coming from a resident but was also identified in the 2007 American Institute of Architects' plan for the city, is the poor self-image and illogical desire of many residents to put themselves and Syracuse down any chance they get.
Like all Upstate New York cities, Syracuse suffered quite a bit from the loss of industrial jobs and good paying blue collar positions beginning in the 1970's and continuing into the late 1990's. Having lost the very institutions which provided a sense of identity and pride that came from living in a hard-working, American idustrial center, many people never seem to get enough opportunities to bemoan the city's "deplorable" state and impending doom. Being a post-industrial city of over 135,000, it
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4 Seasons in One Day - 5/6/2009
Syracuse is known for "changable" weather. Like the Day I got married in April many years ago. The sun was bright in the morning, it rained by noon, and by 3 pm it was snowing. We have a huge amount of snow in the winter, around 150 inches or more, rarely less. But this only makes or springs more beautiful........because of the long long winter. If you are into winter sports...you're gonna love it
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Economy - 4/2/2009
Though we are having job loss, which now is reaching unemployment about 9-10%
the economy is still holding fairly strong. Conservative as this area is, people are carefully about spending and that does hurt some of the business in are area. We seem to have a positive attitude just the
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Snow - 4/1/2009
If you like a lot of snow, Syracuse is the place to be. The first snow is like white diamonds, beautiful. But than it goes on and on and on. The political state leaves a lot to be desired. Think about the Boston tea party. Taxes is a priority for the whole state. Up, up and away. My goal is to do the same
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openness - 12/19/2008
politcally conservative and cautious
not especially open to new or bold ideas
weather is
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taxes, taxes, taxes - 8/18/2008
Upstate NY is a beautiful place to live, but unfortunatley everything is taxes so high it makes it hard to have a good quality of life here. I live in a home valued at approx 230,000.00 between school tax and property taxes my husband and I pay 11,000.00 per year. In a community not far from ours homes in the same price range have yearly tax bills of about 17,000.00 per year. The price of gas has been consistently .10-.12 higher than in neighboring states, this is because NY has more taxes places on gas. Like I said, it's a beautiful state but who can afford to live
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