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70 discussions from residents and visitors

Elena H.

Affordable areas near Gresham?

OK so I'm single, late 30s, and It's a a mid-size city city with about 113K people. You can expect to pay around $1,508 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city,...

5 replies 36 upvotes housing
Benjamin Phillips

Gresham is underrated, change my mind

OK so I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Gresham sits at 442.7 per 100K. With a population of 113K, Gresham is a mid-size city. Rent is about $1,508/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, bu...

1 replies 18 upvotes living
nycguy2024

First time home buyer in Gresham

First post here. My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $73,608, which feels about average for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Should I be concerned? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Kayden N.

Internet providers in Gresham?

So, Rent is about $1,508/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Chloe Sanders

Internet providers in Gresham?

First post here. I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $1,508 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts? TIA!

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Elena H.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Gresham?

Hey everyone, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 113K people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Worth the trade-offs? It's not pe...

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phoenixwalker2024

Is it worth buying in Gresham?

Curious what people think. With a population of 113K, Gresham is a mid-size city.

3 replies 36 upvotes housing
Caleb Clark

Best areas to explore in Gresham?

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Julia H.

Moving to Gresham -what should I know?

OK so Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Would love some local perspective.

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Quinn Bailey

How is Gresham for outdoor activities?

Hey, Been living here since 2015. With a population of 113K, Gresham is a mid-size city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Does this match your experience?

2 replies 22 upvotes qa
Luca Moore

Planning a move to Gresham -neighborhoods?

We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Is this normal for Gresham? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Cynthia T.

Starting a business in Gresham?

Hey folks, Poverty rate is 9.0%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $440,000 on average. With a population of 113K, Gresham is a mid-size city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Lookin...

7 replies 48 upvotes jobs
Kayden N.

Top 5 things I love about Gresham

Longtime lurker here, I work in consulting and It's a a mid-size city city with about 113K people. With a population of 113K, Gresham is a mid-size city. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. Any advice would be great. Honestly, I think it's a great ...

0 replies 8 upvotes best-worst
Jace R.

Raising a family in Gresham -thoughts?

Hey, Median household income is $73,608, which feels about average for the area. What do you all think?

2 replies 6 upvotes living
Edward W.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Gresham?

So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,508/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $440,000 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. With a population of 113K, Gresham is a mid-size ci...

10 replies 4 upvotes housing
Aaron S.

Cost of living reality check -Gresham

Curious what people think. I've been here for 18 years and The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,508/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Worth the trade-offs? The weather takes some getting u...

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Benjamin Phillips

Day-to-day life in Gresham, OR

Hey folks, I'm a 52-year-old software engineer and Median household income is $73,608, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Has anyone dealt with this?

6 replies 47 upvotes living
Leo K.

Relocating to Gresham, OR -pros and cons?

OK so I'm a 27-year-old sales rep and Household incomes average around $73,608 in Gresham. Median household income is $73,608, which feels about average for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Let me know your thoughts.

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Donald K.

Career opportunities in Gresham, OR

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $1,508 for rent here. Rent is about $1,508/month for a decent place. With a population of 113K, Gresham is a mid-size city. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for bette...

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Keith A.

What's it really like living in Gresham?

Hello, I'm a college student here and It's a a mid-size city city with about 113K people. The median home value here is around $440,000, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech sce...

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sarah_rider

Considering Gresham vs Minneapolis -help me decide

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $73,608, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 113K, Gresham is a mid-size city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. What neighbo...

3 replies 43 upvotes moving
Gabriel

Rent vs buy in Gresham -what makes sense?

Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $440,000 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Any advice would be great. The suburbs are where most families end up.

25 replies 46 upvotes housing
Aaron S.

Worst things about living in Gresham

Look, I love Gresham, but let's be real about the downsides: Traffic can be bad during rush hour Job market is niche Crime in certain neighborhoods is a real concern Don't get me wrong, it's still a great place overall. But people should know what they're getting into.

10 replies 7 upvotes best-worst
Caleb Clark

Career opportunities in Gresham, OR

Alright, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Gresham sits at 442.7 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Gresham? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real...

20 replies 37 upvotes jobs
Jace R.

Relocating to Gresham, OR -pros and cons?

OK so Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this? Thanks in advance!...

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Amelia Reed

Gresham housing prices -when will it stop?

Hey, My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Gresham sits at 442.7 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks for reading.

0 replies 49 upvotes housing
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