Couple moving to Salem from out of state

Everly H. Apr 11, 2026

great question, following

40 upvotes

Oliver Edwards Apr 11, 2026

Bought a house here in 2023 and it's been a really good experience overall. Property values have gone down slightly since then.

38 upvotes

Noah Morales Apr 11, 2026

haha yep pretty much

38 upvotes

Oliver Stewart Apr 11, 2026

As someone who grew up here, it's exactly what I was looking for. A lot has changed in the past few years though. school system used to be much stable but now it's challenging.

30 upvotes

Landon Cook Apr 11, 2026

hmm interesting perspective

27 upvotes

Elena Myers Apr 11, 2026

Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a sales manager who relocated here from Portland about 7 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and weather.

Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Good airport with direct flights

Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Can feel isolated

Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are wild, gas is improving.

Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Hope this helps!.

21 upvotes

William Lopez Apr 11, 2026

Came here for school and stayed because I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The cost of living is honestly excellent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.

16 upvotes

Nathan Carter Apr 11, 2026

Hot take but I'm still on the fence after all this time. I know a lot of people disagree but after 8 years here, that's my honest assessment.

10 upvotes

Everly Apr 11, 2026

Can confirm, been here 2 years.

7 upvotes