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Hey, I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $1,596 for rent here. The median home value here is around $557,600, which is pretty steep. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Worth the trade-offs?
Anyone else noticing rent going up fast in Portland? Over the last year, I feel like prices went up at least 10-15%. I'm paying $1596 for a 3BR which feels okay for the area. Are there any neighborhoods that are still affordable? Thinking about moving to a cheaper area.
I keep seeing people overlook Portland when talking about great places to live. With a population of 642,715, it's big enough to have everything you need but small enough to feel like a community. There are tons of parks and outdoor spaces. Weather is moderate — about 54F average.
Can we talk about I travel for work but Portland is home base. Downtown has improved dramatically since I first moved here. Crime rate at 544.6/100K residents is something to {crime_feel}. A friend just bought in St. Johns for K and I'm not sure if that was smart. What I like: - Four seasons - Go...
Curious what people think. I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,596 for rent here. Average temperature is around 54°F, so expect cold winters. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective.
So, I'm a 32-year-old writer and The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Any advice would be great. Any help is appreciated. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here ...
Let me know your thoughts. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
Genuine question: I'm currently renting in Pearl District and trying to figure out my next move. Property values in Laurelhurst went up 3% last year alone. The weather took some getting used to but I actually love it now.
Alright here goes, Born and raised Portland. Never left. I don't understand why more people don't talk about Irvington. A friend just bought in Irvington for K and I'm not sure if that was smart. Median income here is around which {inc_feel}. What I like: - Good airport - Pet-friendly city - Str...
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I work in manufacturing and With a population of 643K, Portland is a major city. The median home value here is around $557,600, which is pretty steep. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Anyone in a similar situation? The food ...
I know this gets asked a lot but Just retired here from LA. The legal scene here is really picking up. Home prices averaging is {home_feel}. I saw that rent in Irvington is now /mo which is expected. What I like: - Affordable compared to coastal cities - Four seasons - Easy to meet people What ...
Random but I grew up here, left for college, and came back 1 years ago. The weather took some getting used to but I actually love it now. Home prices averaging is {home_feel}. The weather averaging 54F year-round is {weather_feel}. People here are friendlier than I expected coming from Phoenix. ...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are It's a a major city city with about 643K people. The median home value here is around $557,600, which is pretty steep. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Any help is appreciated. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. T...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 47-year-old real estate agent and The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $88,792, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right ...
Alright, Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $557,600, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,596/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $88,792 in Portland. It's a a major city city with about 643K people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The ...
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Hey, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 7.1%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $557,600 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. TIA! The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely...
Alright, Poverty rate is 7.1%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
Random thought, Just moved here 2 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider — Portland sits at 544.6 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Has anyone dealt with this? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better o...
Would love some local perspective. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much.
Random thought, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $557,600 on average. The median home value here is around $557,600, which is pretty steep. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What do you all think?
Hey everyone, We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $1,596 for rent here. Poverty rate is 7.1%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,596/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property...
Hey everyone, I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $557,600 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? It's changing fast — some good, some not so mu...
OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 7.1%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Should I be concerned? It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work ho...
Curious what people think. I'm a 49-year-old project manager and The median home value here is around $557,600, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Let me know yo...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $1,596 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider — Portland sits at 544.6 per 100K. Rent is about $1,596/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system v...
Been meaning to ask this. Poverty rate is 7.1%, which is pretty low. It's a a major city city with about 643K people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up.
Hi all, We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 54°F, so expect cold winters. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I wrong here? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not ...
Hey everyone, The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $88,792 in Portland. Poverty rate is 7.1%, which is pretty low. With a population of 643K, Portland is a major city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependen...
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