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My husband is considering a new job that would allow us to live in the Syracuse area. He would commute to the Syracuse airport on Day 1 and then go home on Day 7, so the commute would essentially be twice weekly. I would probably continue to work as an RN, assuming I find employment. We are currently in Arizona and are interested in a place (kids grown) that is close or walkable to a cute downtown with restaurants and coffee shops. Because I'm unclear on the tax situation there (we own a house in PA and it is a bit unusual with taxation, as is much of that part of the country), it's difficult to identify an exact price range (utilities, as well). Ideally, we would pay under $200,000, with property taxes not exceeding $6,000 or so a year. Anything less is a bonus
Is that possible? If so, what cities/towns would be recommended? Also, my husband is an avid road cyclist and motorcyclist, so nice, rural roads would be great.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. There are other cities from which he can be based, but the Syracuse area seem so lovely from the photos (and something new for us).
Yes, that is possible, but just make sure to do the research.
As for places to possibly look into, what are you looking for in a community? Skaneateles, Cazenovia, Baldwinsville, Liverpool, Fayetteville and Manlius are some area villages with nice Downtowns. In terms of small cities, Auburn and Oswego(keep snow in mind during the winter) are a couple that have nice Downtowns. Both are further away from Syracuse and would be something to keep in mind. There may be others that fit, depending on what you are looking for(Marcellus, Chittenango, etc.).
Yes, that is possible, but just make sure to do the research.
As for places to possibly look into, what are you looking for in a community? Skaneateles, Cazenovia, Baldwinsville, Liverpool, Fayetteville and Manlius are some area villages with nice Downtowns. In terms of small cities, Auburn and Oswego(keep snow in mind during the winter) are a couple that have nice Downtowns. Both are further away from Syracuse and would be something to keep in mind. There may be others that fit, depending on what you are looking for(Marcellus, Chittenango, etc.).
Truthfully, I've never been to the area. We currently live in AZ and can decide between NY and Anchorage. I do know, in a perfect world, we would live in a house that allows us to walk to a downtown and enjoy a nice cup of coffee on a cold day (we've lived in cold climates before), a nice restaurant, or an entertainment venue. A nice restaurant could be as simple as a couple of slices of pizza or a quaint place with a patio/umbrellas. Some interesting shops would be nice, as well.
Truthfully, I've never been to the area. We currently live in AZ and can decide between NY and Anchorage. I do know, in a perfect world, we would live in a house that allows us to walk to a downtown and enjoy a nice cup of coffee on a cold day (we've lived in cold climates before), a nice restaurant, or an entertainment venue. A nice restaurant could be as simple as a couple of slices of pizza or a quaint place with a patio/umbrellas. Some interesting shops would be nice, as well.
I would say to look into the places mentioned earlier or I dare say Syracuse neighborhoods like Westcott or Eastwood due to mentioning the entertainment venue. This is in the Westcott neighborhood: The Westcott Theater
I would say to look into the places mentioned earlier or I dare say Syracuse neighborhoods like Westcott or Eastwood due to mentioning the entertainment venue. This is in the Westcott neighborhood: The Westcott Theater
Another sleeper I just thought about, if you don't mind small town/rural or snow is maybe Pulaski. They have this venue: Homepage | Kallet Theater I don't necessarily know about the village having interesting shops, but it is walkable and is great if you like to fish or like outdoorsy things to do. It is in Oswego County about 30 minutes or so north of the airport and about 35-40 minutes south of Fort Drum Army Base. Village Of Pulaski: Homepage: [Digital Towpath]
The closest hospital would likely be Oswego Hospital if you decided to move there, but Samaritan Hospital in Watertown or the hospitals/facilities in and around Syracuse may be options as well.
Marcellus, a nice community that doesn't mentioned too much on here, has this place, that has live music occasionally: Abbott's Village Tavern - Entertainment
It is SW of Syracuse and in order to get to the airport, it is likely better to take Route 174 to Route 5 to Route 695 east to 690 east, get off at the Bear Street exit and take I-81 to the airport. Big box shopping will be in Camillus.
If the I-81 elevated structure is replaced by a surface boulevard, likely areas to the north and west of Syracuse will be relatively disadvantaged for access to the ed and med center compared to the south.
2010 US Census urban area or urban cluster populations of some locales mentioned in this thread:
Oswego 39,385 (extends to include Fulton)
Auburn 32,274
Cortland 27,493 (includes Homer)
Skaneateles 3,524
Cazenovia 3,114
Syracuse UA population 2010 412,317
The Syracuse UA extends in various directions to Marcellus, past Manlius, past Central Square, to Phoenix.
If the I-81 elevated structure is replaced by a surface boulevard, likely areas to the north and west of Syracuse will be relatively disadvantaged for access to the ed and med center compared to the south.
2010 US Census urban area or urban cluster populations of some locales mentioned in this thread:
Oswego 39,385 (extends to include Fulton)
Auburn 32,274
Cortland 27,493 (includes Homer)
Skaneateles 3,524
Cazenovia 3,114
Syracuse UA population 2010 412,317
The Syracuse UA extends in various directions to Marcellus, past Manlius, past Central Square, to Phoenix.
Homer itself may work too, given that they have this venue in the village: http://www.center4art.org
ki0eh, do you know if the census has a map showing the outline of the urban areas? It is interesting how many different UA's there are in the metro/region of various sizes.
ki0eh, do you know if the census has a map showing the outline of the urban areas? It is interesting how many different UA's there are in the metro/region of various sizes.
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