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Anyone in/from Portland? Do you like it?

erindawnerindawn member
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Hi all,

We are in the Seattle area right now and just not "feeling it".  We're from here- left to go to Madison, WI- which we loved, and came back because we felt we should (lame, I know).  But, it's just not clicking for us.  Housing is absurdly expensive, the vibe is to businessy, I dunno, we just don't love it. 

We have an almost 2 year old and are considering other nearby options (family in Seattle).  what's Portland like?  Pros and cons?  Job opportunities?  Schools?  I've done some googling but I want your thoughts as moms.

What are the better neighborhoods to be in?  We LOVE the old homes we see for sale that we can actually afford but I don't know if they are in good neighborhoods or not.

TIA!
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Re: Anyone in/from Portland? Do you like it?

  • kattyleighkattyleigh member
    Hi!  I responded to your post on 12-24.  Good luck!  We love Portland!
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  • AngelcakeAngelcake member

    I think you should just move here cause our little men are so close in age! LOL  :)

     

    What are you looking for in the community you want to live in? 

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  • erindawnerindawn member

    Community of perfection =

    Lots of parks and kid-fantastic things to do

    Lots of other kids around

    Not way off the "beaten path" for commuting if we ever changed jobs

    Walk friendly to coffee shops, library, restaurants

    Liberal and progressive vibe

    Not sketchy- I want to feel safe chillin' in my yard with a glass of wine at night and not worry about my car being broken into all the time

    Good Schools

    I know I won't necessarily get it all, but I'd like to!

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  • anvloveskmeanvloveskme member
    I have lived all over Oregon and am currently in the burbs of Portland (Tigard/Beaverton) and we love it.  I wouldn't live anywhere else.  You can definitely find housing here for less than in Seattle.  As far as the job market, I have no idea since DH and I have been in our positions 5 years each and I was in school before that.  I hear it is tough, but I assume it depends on your level of education and the field you are in.  Good luck!
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  • aprodenaproden

    Hi Tia,

    I moved here 8 years ago and LOVE it! I wouldn't live anywhere else. I love Seattle, but this is a smaller, cheaper version (i guess). The neighborhoods totally depend on your budget. I'm a real estate agent and small business owner. If you need any help with rental or purchase, let me know (ashley@503prop.com).

    Unemplyoment is obviously still a little high, but the schools are great. We have quite a few 9 and 10 star public school ratings in the Portland area.

     Hope some of this info helped!

    ~First time mommy

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  • pdxjennpdxjenn member

    Love Love Love Portland!

    It's a city feel with a town vibe, especially in the outskirts. You get all the opportunity for city stuff with community feel, even in the city proper. Lots of family stuff to do!

    It's clean, safe, and WAY cheaper than Seattle! If you are looking for work... what fields? We are making strides in the right direction, but like most economies it's still a bit rough in lots of industries. 

     

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  • princesskarrprincesskarr

    Hi!  I moved to Portland from Wisconsin 4 years ago.  I love it!  The only reason it's not perfect is b/c all my friends/family are back in WI.  I'm kind of in the opposite situation of you; someday, I will probably move back to WI.

     I think Portland is similar to Seattle, but easier to get around/less traffic.  I feel like it's less "businessy" too.  Hope that helps!

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