Curious what people think. I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $62,500 in Mount Angel. Crime rate is something to consider -Mount Angel sits at 110.5 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 3,405 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. Has anyone dealt with this? The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Jayden Baker
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Old Town for 13 years. Moved from Charlotte for weather. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is surprisingly good. We bought in 2023 at k and it's now worth about the same than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 3-bed in a safe area. Lots of new construction which should help.
**Employment:**
retail is strong here. consulting is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are growing for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The outdoor scene is better than expected - we have biking trails within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Old Town schools are better than expected. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Nightlife is limited. Not a lot of cultural diversity. And public transit can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For families, I'd say this is a 7/10. Would recommend to anyone considering it.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Piper
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Pittsburgh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Meadowbrook. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in engineering. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Nicholas Sanders
This.
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Virginia R.
We moved here with our family and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Schools in Sunset area are pretty good. Kids love it here.
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Sophie S.
I work in manufacturing here and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The job market for my field is solid. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Madelyn Long
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Uptown. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in consulting. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Thai.
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