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Saratoga, New York Retirement
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with neighboring Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York
started out as Fort Saratoga in the 1700s. It is
known as the place where the British surrendered to
American general Horatio Gates at the end of the Battles
of Saratoga, a turning point in the American
Revolutionary War. Within the city itself are two
villages, which both date previous to Saratoga, and are
called Victory and Schuylerville, also known as Old
Saratoga. Situated in east central New York and
bounded by Saratoga Lake and the Hudson River, Saratoga,
population about 5,500 people, is a picturesque
place.
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The downtown is quaint, with fun shops, bookstores and
cafes. The cost of living is roughly 10% above the
national average, and the median home price is
approximately $255,000. Of the
population, roughly 38% are age 45 or better.
Summers are pleasant, with temperatures in the 70s
and 80s, while winters bring temperatures in the teens,
20s and 30s. It rains 40 inches each year and
snows 65 inches each year. Winters are long and
can be overcast, but they are also very pretty. On
the comfort index, a combination of temperature and
humidity, Saratoga beats the national average.
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good people of Saratoga do not have a hospital of their
own, but Saratoga Springs next door is home to Saratoga
Hospital. It has 170 beds and is accredited by the
Joint Commission. It meets or exceed national
averages in most areas but not all. Glen Falls
Hospital in Glen Falls, 15 miles away, is also
accredited by the Joint Commission and has 300
beds. It also meets or exceeds national average in
most, but not all, areas.
This charming hamlet has virtually no crime.
Politically, it barely tilts left, with just a few more
residents calling themselves Democrats than Republicans. Not
everyone wants to retire in eastern New York, but for
people interested in a pretty waterfront town full of
history, Saratoga, with its low crime rate and cool
climate, is worth considering for retirement.
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