Where Should You Live In Upstate New York?

You're going to Niagara Falls! It's one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States, but that doesn't mean it's not a great place to live too! You're the type of person who loves to have easy and instant access to natural beauty, and you'd rather listen to rushing water than rush-hour traffic.

You're moving to Rochester! You love the city life and everything it has to offer, but you also love the family-friendly environments Rochester can offer. You would appreciate Rochester's emphasis on the STEM fields in its private and public schools, and its easy access to countless career opportunities, both for you and for the people close to you.

Work hard, play hard--you got Albany! Albany is a bustling metropolitan center and the state's capital. The city is home to some of the biggest banking corporations in the United States, so it offers a wealth of opportunities in business. But Albany isn't all buttoned-up and corporate. After work, you'll like to take advantage of Albany's investment in nightlife and entertainment (as well as their 4:00 a.m. call times).

Grab your coat and boots--you got Syracuse! You don't mind trudging through feet of snow every winter if it means you can get your Dinosaur Bar-B-Que and everything else Syracuse has to offer. Syracuse is the perfect blend of city, suburb, and natural beauty, and that's exactly what you're looking for. Just make sure to bring your snow tires.

If you don't know what chicken riggies are already, you're in for a treat, because you're a soon-to-be Utica resident! You'll fit in perfectly in this midsized city at the foot of the idyllic Adirondack Mountains. You prefer to focus on the practical side of life rather than getting your head stuck in the clouds. Utica is the perfect choice for you to advance your career and for your family to gain the stability you crave.

You're a soon-to-be Poughkeepsie resident! You love the Upstate New York attitude and vibe, but you'd prefer to live somewhere that's a little bit more down-to-earth. Poughkeepsie offers everything you love, from sports, racing, and artistic entertainment to advanced medical care and innovative technological corporations.