I relocated for work and Median household income is $83,996, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,496 for rent here. With a population of 10,168, Molalla is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Molalla sits at 96.5 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What are your go-to spots? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Jose R.
I work in healthcare here and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The job market for my field is decent. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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jonathan_chef
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value outdoor recreation, you'll love it. The weather is genuinely improving and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (West) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Dallas, be prepared for the culture shock. nightlife is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Samuel M.
Used to live on the Riverside side, now on the West side. Completely different vibe. the quality of life is solid.
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Serenity Gray
Used to live on the North side, now on the Westside side. Completely different vibe. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Luca Harris
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 14 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is community vibe. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the housing market is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Fairview side vs the Riverside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Lucy Diaz
haha yep pretty much
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Carol L.
yeah no that's not right
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proud_gabriella67
hard disagree but ok
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Isabella Wilson
noted, appreciate it
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Greyson G.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Old Town. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in marketing. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Thai.
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