Where is the Best Place to live in Oregon (Portland: environment, real estate)

[shell0308]

Originally Posted by mjgcamper

I guess not everyone can afford a true parklike setting with acreage not too far from town. If I am sick then you like to not put forth your understanding. Then you should come for a visit to my place sometime. Won't be disappointed if you like a private campground/ resort like setting.

Just seems like moving to Oregon where land is cheaper would be an ideal opportunity to get more elbow room, more relaxed, not needing to go do your running on the roads, never having to get fully dressed to go outside. Deer, at times Elk, Great horned owls heard at night, bright stars, plenty of firewood, privacy, outdoor weekend hobbies till 2 am. Not to mention happy neighbors who respect your privacy, yet always stop to say hello.

There's lots more where this came from my friend

mjgcamper - My husband and I are looking for the exact type of area and setting that you describe. What would be your recommended towns/cities/areas in Oregon for this lifestyle? We currently live in NY - this would be a relocation for us. Would love to hear your recommendation!

[CedarView]

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Just seems like moving to Oregon where land is cheaper would be an ideal opportunity to get more elbow room, more relaxed, not needing to go do your running on the roads, never having to get fully dressed to go outside. Deer, at times Elk, Great horned owls heard at night, bright stars, plenty of firewood, privacy, outdoor weekend hobbies till 2 am. Not to mention happy neighbors who respect your privacy, yet always stop to say hello.
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Shhhh....keep these areas a secret, so they stay the way you describe!

[mjgcamper]

Originally Posted by shell0308

mjgcamper - My husband and I are looking for the exact type of area and setting that you describe. What would be your recommended towns/cities/areas in Oregon for this lifestyle? We currently live in NY - this would be a relocation for us. Would love to hear your recommendation!

There are pockets of areas. Mostly you need to travel the less traveled backroads outside of an attractive township or hamlet. Talking with the locals helps a lot too. What we did was go into real estate offices and ask to see their choicest piece of properties listed. We did not start by price, we just looked for seclusion, quiet and beauty. It took us a year

I am currently studying areas to build another home. Still need to do more travels before I can make a choice. Having fun with that.

BTW, staying in an area for a short visit helps too.

[bobmulk]

Gee, PNWHike, chill out. Even if she wanted private schools in Oregon, what business is that of yours? It's her business, not yours. Thousands are doing it in Oregon. Get off your high horse.

[shell0308]

Originally Posted by mjgcamper

There are pockets of areas. Mostly you need to travel the less traveled backroads outside of an attractive township or hamlet. Talking with the locals helps a lot too. What we did was go into real estate offices and ask to see their choicest piece of properties listed. We did not start by price, we just looked for seclusion, quiet and beauty. It took us a year

I am currently studying areas to build another home. Still need to do more travels before I can make a choice. Having fun with that.

BTW, staying in an area for a short visit helps too.

True, good advice. Yes, I'm sure the best way is to actually visit the areas first and ask around while there. Might be a good idea to rent first too until finding the perfect area to buy in. Thanks for your thoughts.

[timber mt]

Visit areas of Oregon in the winter , because almost every where in Oregon has a great summer. Summer can get a bit hot in Medford, but that makes white water rafting even more fun. Different places in Oregon can have radically different winter weather.

[Oregon Coast Guy]

I've lived in Monroe, WA for the past 10 years and am finally coming home to Oregon for good. There is NO PLACE like it, IMHO.

See ya'll when I get there!!

Regards,

Tony - The Oregonian Coast Guy

[Silverfall]

Originally Posted by debmom25

Our family is looking to move back to the West Coast. We have been doing plenty of research on various areas, and we are trying to determine where most people think is the best place in Oregon. So as not to taint the responses we will leave it open to your suggestions, and not give a list of which towns we have looked into.

Here is our wish list:

High-Priority
Good Schools
Near (within 5-10 miles) to Nationally-Known Stores
Moderate Housing Costs
Low Crime

Would Be Nice (but not essential)
Close to the coast

We are coming from the East Coast looking for a sense of community, and most importantly a place where we can safely raise our children.

Any help with our search would be greatly appreciated.

You don't say where you are relocating from so moderate housing costs is a matter of perspective. In the Portland area, anything on the West side is a good bet. The West Hills have some great public schools. I would not call the housing costs moderate though. It meets all of your other criteria though.

Away from Portland I would look at Silverton, South or West Salem, and maybe Corvallis. Salem is the most affordable of this group.

[Silverfall]

Originally Posted by kayakera

Debmom:
I hate to infringe on your post here, but my husband and I are looking for about the same things as you. We want to move to Oregon, and he is set on Bend although I think there are better areas for us. We also want good schools, low crime, decent job market (My degree is in marketing/business and my husband is a carpenter), decent ($200,000 or less) housing, convenience to shopping, plus easy access to whitewater (we're kayakers), snowboarding, hiking, etc.

Any ideas?

I don't think you will find decent housing in Bend for less than $200,000. It really does depend on your defintion of decent...

[EmoSarah]

Well, I'd say, since I was born in Corvallis and raised in both Albany and Eugene...
DONT CHOOSE ALBANY!
There is an amazing high school... but many drug and crime problems throughout town and at the other high school.
I'd also say, maybe Portland, but not certain parts of it cuz lots of crime. a really good town would be corvallis.
Great schooling, nice neighborhoods with nice neighbors.