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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Brooklyn Johnson

Moving to Portland for work -advice?

Alright, Just moved here 12 months ago and The median home value here is around $452,600, which is pretty steep. It's a a smaller city city with about 68,505 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Appreciate any input.

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Ella

Best areas to explore in Portland?

Hi all, I'm single, late 40s, and Household incomes average around $76,174 in Portland. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Amelia

Portland in the winter -how bad?

Hi all, It's a a smaller city city with about 68,505 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Portland sits at 242.3 per 100K. Household incomes average around $76,174 in Portland. You can expect to pay around $1,487 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and ou...

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Robert

Day-to-day life in Portland, ME

Curious what people think. Homes are going for about $452,600 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thanks in advance!

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Eva Wilson

Most overrated things about Portland

So, I work in engineering and It's a a smaller city city with about 68,505 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Eva Wilson

Working in Portland -salaries realistic?

Been meaning to ask this. Military spouse here. Median household income is $76,174, which feels about average for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 68,505 people. You can expect to pay around $1,487 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of ...

6 replies 24 upvotes jobs
Ella

Pros and cons of Portland after 13 years

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Portland sits at 242.3 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Sebastian B.

Portland is underrated, change my mind

Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $1,487 for rent here. Median household income is $76,174, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $452,600 on average. The cit...

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Dominic Brown

Quick question about Portland

So, I'm single, late 20s, and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,487/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $452,600, which is pretty steep. The city has invested a lot in new development. P...

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Jaxon Evans

Dog-friendly places in Portland?

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,487/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The ...

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Brooklyn Johnson

Worst things about Portland nobody talks about

Hello, Crime rate is something to consider -Portland sits at 242.3 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I overthinking this? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageab...

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Ella

Couple moving to Portland from out of state

First post here. I work in logistics and You can expect to pay around $1,487 for rent here. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $76,174 in Portland. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The w...

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Dylan Garcia

Is Portland worth it salary-wise?

Hello, I work in media and The median home value here is around $452,600, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Any help is appreciated. People here are genuinely ...

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Autumn Chavez

Job market in Portland for tech?

First post here. It's a a smaller city city with about 68,505 people. The median home value here is around $452,600, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots? The city has invested a lot in new devel...

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Eva Wilson

Starting a business in Portland?

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2020. It's a a smaller city city with about 68,505 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so ...

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Harper Reed

Portland vs Miami -which is better?

Hey folks, We're a young couple and There's a real sense of community in certain neig

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Hazel Thomas

Considering Portland vs Cleveland -help me decide

First post here. Just moved here 17 months ago and It's a a smaller city city with about 68,505 people. The median home value here is around $452,600, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $76,174 in Portland. The parks and outdoo...

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Leonardo M.

Portland housing prices -when will it stop?

I'm a 28-year-old restaurant manager and Homes are going for about $452,600 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thoughts? Thanks! It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community...

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detroitlocal2021

Best and worst neighborhoods in Portland

I'm retired and The median home value here is around $452,600, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so mu...

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miamipapa2023

Is public transit usable in Portland?

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2016. The median home value here is around $452,600, which is pretty steep. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Anyone in a similar situation? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Robert

Is it worth buying in Portland?

First post here. The median home value here is around $452,600, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Portland sits at 242.3 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Any advice would be gre...

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Robert

Best hidden gems in Portland

Curious what people think. I work in tech and You can expect to pay around $1,487 for rent here. Rent is about $1,487/month for a decent place. Median household income is $76,174, which feels about average for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new devel...

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ariana_kid

Rent in Portland getting crazy

Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 68,505 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Any advice would be great. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks...

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Hazel Thomas

Internet providers in Portland?

Hello, The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $452,600 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a rea...

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Autumn Chavez

Raising a family in Portland -thoughts?

Curious what people think. I've been here for 6 years and With a population of 68,505, Portland is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Portland sits at 242.3 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -som...

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