Depends on what you like…
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6/16/2022
I grew up in Saratoga and moved out in my late 20’s. I only live about 20 minutes from there now, so I go there sometimes. Downtown Saratoga is very nice. Broadway, the Main Street always looks nice. It’s an artsy area with mostly upscale stores. They have a great independent coffee shop there called Uncommon Grounds, and it’s always packed. It’s a rich area. The cost of living is high. Rents and homes are priced high. Besides the downtown area or Saratoga, there are some run down areas around it. There is low income housing right outside of downtown that has some crime. There are some gorgeous Victorian homes right outside of downtown. Downtown has some cool bars, so the nightlife is usually fun. There are a decent amount of restaurants, however they’re more on the fancy side. There’s a famous racetrack there, so summers get extremely busy and congested with tourists. I’m not a fan of the track because I don’t agree with horse racing, but that’s just me. There’s a nice park in the downtown area, where I spent many summers. The majority of people who live there drive luxury cars or junkers. The middle class is slowly getting squeezed out. There are a fair amount of homeless and hippies that hang around the main strip and play guitar for money, or just ask for money outright. All in all, Saratoga - specifically downtown Saratoga is a really nice place. I would maybe consider moving back if the cost of living wasn’t so high. However, if you’ve got a high paying job and can afford it, you may really like it.
Tiffany | Queensbury, NY