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Elena H. housing

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, for better or worse.
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Ryan Long
same here
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Everly
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a pharmacist, 42, moved here 8 years ago from Pittsburgh. I've lived in Eastside and Downtown, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Decent public transit for the size
3. Affordable housing options
4. The people are generally better than expected - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Not a lot of cultural diversity
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The healthcare situation is developing and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Eastside: Great for remote workers. average vibes, walkable.
- Downtown: More affordable, family-friendly.

**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.

**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Pittsburgh, everything felt decent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are manageable. Gas is pricey. You can live comfortably on $40K-$120K here.

**Final verdict:**
Feel free to reach out with questions.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Aria Martinez
accurate
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Amy W.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Compared to Boston it's better than expected.
5 upvotes
Ethan M.
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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