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Thomas Wilson housing

First time home buyer in Oregon City

Alright, I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $94,648, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $94,648 in Oregon City. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Thoughts? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Hudson J.
Public transit is surprisingly good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I love the pace of life here.
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philly_jordan
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Austin and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Westside. It's decent for what you get.

Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in marketing. If you're in legal you might struggle.

People: Generally underrated. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: average. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.

Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Piper Wilson
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