Californians still considering a house purchase in Portland? Don't bother - It's too late. And you deserve better! (Beaverton: credit card, house prices)

[VelouriaPDX]

Originally Posted by JRB_NW

Lots of affordable homes in good suburbs like West Linn, and Tigard. Good schools, low crime and the older homes have large, private and quiet lots. Don't understand the attraction of living in NE and paying outrageous prices for older, smaller homes on small lots, with higher crime.

Seems like homes in those areas are still $400,000+ these days. I guess "affordable" is relative. We're doing pretty well and that is the most we want to spend. Of course the bank tells us we can "afford" much more, ha!

As for the attraction of inner Portland, I second the walkability, sidewalks, stuff to do around every corner. For us it is also the community we've built here over the past 12 years--hard to leave that behind for the 'burbs.

[girlieNfamily]

Originally Posted by VelouriaPDX

As for the attraction of inner Portland, I second the walkability, sidewalks, stuff to do around every corner. For us it is also the community we've built here over the past 12 years--hard to leave that behind for the 'burbs.

I agree... walkability is a quality that should not be poo-pooed or overlooked. Studies have shown that living in highly walkable areas is better for long-term health (mental and physical). I would not want to live in a neighborhood where I'd have to get in my car for every outing. I think it would feel isolating and rather depressing. The show "Weeds" comes to mind (the first season. If anyone is familiar with that show, you know what I'm talking about). I could care less about "hipness" factor, though. But I don't think walkability automatically equals "hip"neighborhood.


I thought this was an interesting read: How our housing choices make adult friendships more difficult - Vox

[Yankeemama]

Originally Posted by girlieNfamily

I agree... walkability is a quality that should not be poo-pooed or overlooked. Studies have shown that living in highly walkable areas is better for long-term health (mental and physical). I would not want to live in a neighborhood where I'd have to get in my car for every outing. I think it would feel isolating and rather depressing. The show "Weeds" comes to mind (the first season. If anyone is familiar with that show, you know what I'm talking about). I could care less about "hipness" factor, though. But I don't think walkability automatically equals "hip"neighborhood.


I thought this was an interesting read: How our housing choices make adult friendships more difficult - Vox

My hood in Beaverton is actually very walkable. I am very close to bus stops, as well. My hubby takes a bus and the train to the airport weekly. Our neighbors walk and run in our hood all day long. The burbs can vary just like city hoods.

[jjpop]

Originally Posted by Yankeemama

My hood in Beaverton is actually very walkable. I am very close to bus stops, as well. My hubby takes a bus and the train to the airport weekly. Our neighbors walk and run in our hood all day long. The burbs can vary just like city hoods.

Same here. I'm pretty suburban near Washington Square, and we can walk to a lot of stuff, including the Fanno Creek Trail.

[Yankeemama]

Originally Posted by jjpop

Same here. I'm pretty suburban near Washington Square, and we can walk to a lot of stuff, including the Fanno Creek Trail.

That's a great trail. It's true that there are alot of suburbanites that literally live in their cars but you can easily CHOOSE a more healthy lifestyle.😀

[VelouriaPDX]

Originally Posted by Yankeemama

My hood in Beaverton is actually very walkable. I am very close to bus stops, as well. My hubby takes a bus and the train to the airport weekly. Our neighbors walk and run in our hood all day long. The burbs can vary just like city hoods.

I've noticed the newer burbs are much more walkable than older ones, and much more so than much of unincorporated Washington county. I like S Beaverton for that reason!

[Yankeemama]

Originally Posted by VelouriaPDX

I've noticed the newer burbs are much more walkable than older ones, and much more so than much of unincorporated Washington county. I like S Beaverton for that reason!

I can walk to about ten restaurants, mostly independent businesses, in less than ten minutes. I could walk to Cinetopia and Big Al's in about 30 minutes. I can walk to the grocery store. Not bad.

[oregonwoodsmoke]

Eight pages in and I am still waiting to hear why Californians deserve better than Portland.

[BendLocal]

Originally Posted by Yankeemama

I can walk to about ten restaurants, mostly independent businesses, in less than ten minutes. I could walk to Cinetopia and Big Al's in about 30 minutes. I can walk to the grocery store. Not bad.

That's pretty neat. Do many people make the longer walks when it is raining?

[Yankeemama]

Originally Posted by BendLocal

That's pretty neat. Do many people make the longer walks when it is raining?

We do everything in the rain. It doesn't really pour down most of he year. During the darkest part of winter I see people in my hood, especially 60 and older, wearing reflective gear and running on the sidewalks. You feel the presence of Nike out here. 😀