Floyd combines rural living with access to city conveniences
Floyd is a small town that offers quiet living directly east of Rome. “It’s great for those wanting a country setting but still wanting proximity to the city,” says Katarena Lafave, a Realtor with Lawless Real Estate who has five years of experience selling across the greater Mohawk Valley region. “People who live there are proud to live there.” The area's natural setting offers abundant outdoor recreation, and annual traditions like the Floyd Fire Department Field Days add to the town's small-town feel.
Outdoor recreation includes Little League, fishing and golf
Floyd Town Park has playgrounds, picnic pavilions and a pair of baseball diamonds. “Those are a huge hit for all the little ones, and the Little Leagues from surrounding towns use those fields,” Lafave says. Camroden Golf Course features a nine-hole course open to the public, and The War Club is a paintball park where visitors can host a match-off with a group of friends. Delta Lake State Park is a short trip northwest with several ways to spend time outdoors. The park has a series of walking and biking trails and a beach, which is a well-known local swimming spot. Its $7 admission fee also comes with access to a boat launch for fishing and water sports.
The area's natural surroundings offer a sense of privacy
Homes in Floyd range from late 19th-century farmhouse styles to ranch and raised ranch-style homes built from the 20th century onward. While some homes sit close together in the community’s center, most dot rural roads and back up to dense forest or miles of crop fields. Depending on size and condition, most homes sell between $100,000 and $400,000. The community has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, which falls well below the national average of 4.
Residents run most of their errands in Rome
Mostly residential, Floyd comprises a few independently owned businesses. “The area’s popular restaurant Johnny B’s Tavern,” Lafave says. The laid-back spot serves typical American fare and hosts Friday night fish fries. Floyd Food Center covers groceries in town, but Lafave says most residents head into Rome directly west for most shopping. The city has a Hannaford for more robust grocery options, alongside big-box stores like Walmart Supercenter, Marshalls and more. Sangertown Square in New Hartford, 13 miles southeast, has over 60 well-known retailers.
Holland Patent High School offers career and technical education
Holland Patent Central School District serves most of the community and receives a B rating from Niche. General William Floyd Elementary School enrolls prekindergarten through second grade and has a C rating. Holland Patent Elementary School teaches third through fifth-grade students and scores a B-minus. Holland Patent Middle School and Holland Patent High School both score a B. The high school offers a large selection of dual enrollment courses, ranging from Western Civilization to Food Science and Music Theory.
Locals convene at Floyd Fire Department Field Days
The town hosts several seasonal events to bring neighbors together. “Floyd Fire Department Field Days is a huge highlight of the area, and the locals love it,” Lafave says. The annual tradition occurs over a weekend in late June, with festivities including food trucks, live music, a grand fireworks show and more.
Main roads connect Floyd to Rome and other nearby cities
State routes 49 and 365 serve as the area's throughfares. The latter connects residents to surrounding communities like Rome, which is home to Rome Memorial Hospital. Griffis International Airport, which services private charters, is also located in the neighboring city, creating some overhead noise for those living in Floyd’s southwestern side. The nearest commercial planes take off from Syracuse Hancock International Airport, about 50 miles west.
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