Five Things You Should Know About Living In Syracuse NY

Located in Onondaga County, Syracuse NY is one of the most heavily populated cities in New York. Sure, Manhattan is the first place that comes to mind when most people think of New York, but on the other side of the state, Syracuse is doing its thing. Mostly considered a college town, many people tend to think that the culture of the city only revolves around Syracuse University. However, that simply isn’t the case, while Syracuse residents love Otto the Orange, they also love their home town. If you’re thinking of moving to Syracuse, you can rest assured that you’ll be a part of a cool community with lots of history and culture. However, there are a few more things you should know before packing up and relocating to a new place. Here are five things you should know about living in Syracuse NY.

Raising a family

If you’re a parent, or thinking of becoming one, there’s a good chance that you’re interested in moving to a place that will be safe and family friendly. Well, Syracuse is that place. Although many people raising families prefer suburbs to cities, Syracuse just isn’t your average city. In 2010, Forbes Magazine voted Syracuse one of the best places to raise a family.

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You can ditch your car

For may people, one of the best things about living in a city is being able to use public transportation. After all, most cities are crowded, and getting around by car isn’t always quick or easy. Well Syracuse might not be the largest or most popular city, but its public transportation system is actually pretty decent. The Amtrak runs through the city which makes getting around without a car pretty convenient. The city also uses the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority which earned the “Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award” in 2006.

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Bring a jacket

Even if you’re moving to Syracuse from a cold place, you may have never experienced the Syracuse variety of cold. This northern city is known for its cold climate, and winters can get pretty frigid. If you’re a fan of cold weather, this is good news; however, if you’re not, you might want to start preparing yourself in advance. On the bright side, however, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll experience your fair share of white Christmases while living in Syracuse.

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There isn’t much to do

If you’re planning on moving to Syracuse for the excitement, you may want to think again. Although most people would assume that cities are natural booming, that just isn’t the case in Syracuse. Although Syracuse is a great place to live there just isn’t much to do. Sure, this won’t bother some people, but for some it could be a very serious issue.

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Great New York State Fair

Okay, so there isn’t much to do in Syracuse, but the Great New York State Fair might just make up for it. First taking place in 1841, this legendary fair has become a local staple in Syracuse. Each year, thousands of people flock to the event to enjoy rides, shows, and vendors. The fair lasts for 12 days each year, and is the oldest state fair in the United States.

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