Does Salem Oregon Suck? | Are there Homeless? | Walking in Downtown Salem ALONE! | POV Walking Tour
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- In this video, we talk about Downtown Salem Oregon. We are going to take a walking tour of downtown to better understand the answers to the question of: 1. Does Salem Suck? 2. Are there homeless in Salem?
This is a first person perspective walking tour.
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The drivers in Salem are the worst
It amazes me how these ppl have obtained a driver's license if they can't cause accident by either showing no consideration for others or not paying attention
I concur. We are terrible drivers. Rain or shine, we are just bad.
We’re currently in western Kentucky. Way off the beaten path. The weather is generally quite nice. Humidity can sometimes get a bit sticky. Our small city only has about 800 other souls. About 20 minutes from Paducah and 2 1/2 hours from Nashville.
Keep up the good work. I’m a new subscriber. 😊
Salem is an interesting city. It spreads across two counties (Marion and Polk) separated by the Willamette River.
I owned a house in West Salem (Polk County) not far from the high school. It was a beautiful neighborhood with a natural spring fed creek running through many backyards.
The city itself has been traditionally clean and the architecture of the capital building is unique. The cherry blossoms 🌸 are stunning.
A good percentage of the population are state of Oregon employees. I worked briefly for ODOT and found it to very much be us vs them. Bizarre dynamics.
The police department is poorly trained. They regularly hire brand new officers and put them on the streets with a training officer without attending the police academy. They have 6 months to begin an academy and Salem PD uses this time to the detriment of the people and the new officers.
Lastly, I don’t think Salem sucks, but it needs to hit the gym.
You said the homeless crisis is unavoidable. With all due respect to you I disagree. This pacifist government in the state provides the homeless with shelter, food stamps, SSI and in many cases debit cards 💳 preloaded with $3000-5000 each.
There is a difference between compassion and letting the inmates run the system into the ground.
Homelessness has many causes. Mental illness and drug addiction are the primary causes of homelessness. Instead of preloaded debit cards, how about investing in mental health services and drug addiction services? Offer services to help push those people toward independence and self sustainability.
It is a complex issue and the homeless should be treated with respect and dignity.
Great video!
Thanks for sharing your perspective. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts as a fellow Salem-ander. How long have you lived in Salem for?
@@SalemOR no longer live there. We moved out in 2010. As native Californians we were really affected by the gloomy weather for what seemed like 10 months.
The river has some of the best fishing in the country. A great cooler climate and lots of terrain from waterfalls, mountains, beaches and many more rivers.
@@Mr5150Sarge I totally get that! The weather can be a big shock if the sun is what you're used to seeing in the sky for most of the year.
Did you end up moving back to Cali?
Don't come here. There is homeless and crime everywhere. You can not walk in downtown at night. Don't let youtubers that want to sell you a house trick you, do you research and don't make the same mistake I made.
Thanks for sharing your perspective. Salem isn’t the right place for everyone and that’s ok.
What do you think is the biggest problem and con that people should know about or further research before deciding to move here?
@@SalemOR What type of lifestyle do you want to have? Which community works best for you? North, south, east or west? Do you have kids. Which school do you want them to be in. Do you make enough income to support the lifestyle you want. Those are serious questions to ask yourself before moving here. Do you enjoy going to parks? If so Salem is not for you. I wouldn't consider any park for kids in this town unless you live in a rich community that has a community park. Honestly Keizer is better than Salem these days, but there. Lol
Thanks for sharing. What makes Keizer better than Salem?
And that's not saying much about Keizer. Keizer is grosser by the day. It's a retirement community primarily but recently some gang from California has just arrived and are tagging everything. Right in front of me at a stop light on River Rd the other day. A masked man came out of nowhere and tagged a sign by us really fast, and ran. The crime here is getting bolder. But the cops here don't mess around. But if LA spreads like a disease here and bleeds in, I fear they'll just stop doing anything altogether like Portland and other crappy BLUE states.
i go to willamette and i moved from cali! i loooove salem but as a poc it's the first and only place i have experienced direct racism... but other than that, i absolutely love the people and neighborhoods here. hope to live here for a long time.
Your perspective is great to hear and I know that others will appreciate it too. If ever you're up for chatting on (or at least audio) camera, let me know. I would love to share your perspective with others so people considering a move to Salem can be that much more informed ◡̈
Thanks for watching and I hope schools going well!
Salem is a great place to live. I have experienced racism as a dark skin Latino but every city has their own challenges. The good thing is that racist people is insignificant in number. Please, ignore them.
I grew up in Salem. Moved there in 1964. It is a total dump compared to what it was in even in the 90’s. Overgrown weeds everywhere, trash and druggies. You can have it!
Thanks for sharing your perspective. What is the one thing you wish Salem would fix right away that would improve the city?
Yep! Exactly!
After living in Salem since 2001, I can say that it is depressing with a lot of drug and alcohol problems. So yes, there are homeless people in Salem. One thing that it had going for it was the lack of traffic, however as more people move here that is just not the case anymore. Obviously from a Portlanders perspective commuting by car here seems like heaven, but for the locals traffic has increased. Take for example the line to get across the west Salem bridge during rush hour. In terms of restaurant options, things seems to be improving with new options that did not exist here before. I just hope Salem does not get completely gentrified leading to the locals being displaced.
I appreciate you sharing your perspective, especially since you’ve lived here for a fair amount of time.
What do you think is the biggest problem to living in Salem that people should know about?
Well, since you have only lived in Salem since 2001, I will forgive your ignorance. I have lived in Salem since 1975. The Marion Street Bridge has always been a problem for traffic during rush hour. Even in my childhood, getting across that bridge during 5:00pm traffic was a pain. But going down Lancaster during 5:00 traffic is a pain. Going down Keubler (before they widened it) was a pain. What city this size doesn't have traffic issues at 5:00pm Monday through Friday?!?! We all know what a joy the Portland-Metro area is during 5:00 traffic! Hell, even Keizer has traffic issues around 5:00pm. Please stop your double-standards. One standard is one to many.
Homeless have been hanging in Marion Square Park as long as I can remember (1950s). Salem was a pretty vibrant city until the 90s, but downtown is slowly dying despite efforts of the city fathers. Though I grew up there, I’d never live there now.
Thanks for sharing your perspective.
Where did you end up relocating to?
Having drug addicts pitching tents in front of your store tends to be bad for business.
Thats valid.
The fact that you took a leisurely walk through one of the most obscure sections of downtown Salem without any issues speaks volumes in favor of Salem. Next time go down restaurant row during the lunch rush. Highlight some of the awesome parks and recreational facilities.
If you’re looking for the greatest downside of Salem, expose the Salem-Keizer School District for it’s in aptitude.
What path do you think I should take?
There are homeless in every single city in the world. It's inevitable, it's how well they are handled that's the question.
This is true. Are you local to Salem too?
@@SalemOR Never been there.
Oregonian's all moving to Idaho like Calis the influx the plague God help us native Idahoians my opinion
Do you find that a lot of Idahoians are having to relocate because so many people are moving into the State?
I live in salem you were on the east side of downtown. the west side has the park and homeless and drugs. the is not a good example
Thanks for sharing your perspective. For those who are unfamiliar with Salem and thinking about moving here, what do you think they should know before moving here?
How do the businesses survive? there is next to no foot traffic.
That’s a great question. Downtown is a destination so people do end up hanging out in the area. But to your point there isn’t a lot of natural foot traffic that flows in from the surrounding neighborhoods.
Businesses do come and go and of course there are the “staples” of each block that have a significant following.
Looks like a nice little city, quiet, looks very clean, thanks for sharing, I’m watching this from Montreal,Canada
Thanks for watching! It is a pretty cute little city. How big is Montreal, Canada?
Depend on where it was I live in Salem for almost 40 it not too bad but yeahs lots worse since Covid many ppl lost home and job and it make it worse is rent get high than before
Thanks for sharing your perspective. What do you think is the biggest challenge that our city is facing right now? Anything else you think prospective Salem-anders should know before moving here?
I live in Salem and also grew up here. Fair video. Yes, there are homeless but also pretty areas too. Its America, deal with it. we can get coffee sometime, ha.
Why don't you walk across the bridge to Marine Wallace park. Tell me if you feel safe. Also, you should have walked by showing the park you walked passed. You didn't show the homeless in the park. The other side of the dollar tree buildings there are usually homeless too.
Thanks for the suggestion. For those that are unfamiliar with Salem, what do you think they should know about Wallace park?
I own a home in the historic district and I am a short walk from Willamette University and downtown. I love Salem.
Thanks for sharing. What do you think is the one major thing people should know about Salem, Oregon before moving here?
@@SalemOR Salem is just like any other city of its size. There are good areas and bad areas. People need to educate themselves. Salem is filled with vintage homes and neighborhoods that are full of charm. There are great restaurants and bookstores and a thriving arts scene. I love being within walking distance of Willamette University in order to catch a concert from the Oregon Symphony.
What is your favorite neighborhood in Salem and why?
Some of my favorites are Candalaria, Fairmount and South Central. So much charm and I love that you can shuffle around easily.
So, what’s the difference between Salem and yogurt??…Why Yogurt has culture..😂
Ha!
Beyond Salem lacking culture, what else do you think Salem is lacking? What do others thinking about relocating to Salem need to know?
I was born in Salem & i believe its one of the nicest fairly good size cities...your walk was awsome but not even close to what Salem has to offer with a population of like 200,000 then u have keizer witch is so close like 2 miles its basically Salem but i guess they considered it its own city & its like another 50,000 so at around 250,000 population all n all ok size with plenty to do in my opinion Salem oregon rocks in my opinion ... im living in Cincinnati Ohio currently but soon moving to Hamilton/Fairfield ohio witch is a suburb of Cincinnati but I recently went to visit family in Salem oregon & Stayton sure was nice seeing this area again love seeing mountains again
What do you feel was the biggest change you saw when you last came to Salem? Tell us the good and the bad!
I was living on the Streets during the video. Walk that street in the evening not the afternoon. Go to the parks that are 2-3 miles from there. Go up Broadway a bit into the neighborhoods. This is not an accurate description of this area at this point in time. She came right after the police did their morning walkway clearing so it appears like this.
I had to move to Cali to get clean and get off the streets because of how bad it actually is. Plus the prices of housing is sky rocketing and only going to get worse because they want to put a casino in. Do not move here it is really not a good place. I'm 8 months sober going on 9 and I cannot stress how inaccurate this is.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and perspective. I'm really glad you took the time to comment and provide a different viewpoint. It's important to hear from those who have firsthand knowledge of what life is like beyond what the camera can capture.
I respect and understand that my video may not show the full reality, especially in the evening or in different parts of the neighborhood. Your insights about the struggles with housing and the impact of potential developments like a casino are invaluable.
I encourage everyone watching to consider your perspective as well, and I'm grateful for your honesty. Sharing stories like yours helps paint a fuller, more accurate picture of our community. Thank you again, and I wish you all the best on your continued journey.
Try walking on Lancaster and Sunnyview. i can't walk to work without stepping over a needle. It's disgusting.
For those who are not familiar with Salem and are considering relocating here, can you expand on your experience in those areas? What should future relocating people know?
Why don't you go to the park that's where they're all at
What path do you think I should take?
You might try the same walk at night, bring a buddy!
Also, I recommend people google, Salem Oregon homeless (images) several news stations have posted pictures. Not trying to be a Debbie downer, just an informer like yourself.
Exactly! No way would I go out alone at night anymore. And, that's also why it's a ghost town as you are walking around, except when you get to the bus barn/courthouse with all the jerks in the background!!! Salem is a joke! It used to be awesome....
It is true. I moved here 2 years ago and I can not wait to leave, I have had my car broken numerous times, packages stolen and there is a lot of crime around. By the way she should recorded Marion park.
You should go up a d down Lancaster!
Tell me more about why you think I should walk up and down Lancaster.
You avoided all the areas where the homeless camp. false reporting. Maybe you never leave your side of the tracks.
What route do you think I should take next time and why?
@@SalemOR try coming down Sunnyview towards I-5 from Lancaster. They disperse during the heat of the day. down coral several car campers and flop houses. more coming now that Cali is cracking down
Thanks for the suggestion. For those who are considering relocating here. What areas of town do you think they should drive through before deciding to move here? Same area as you just mentioned of a different area?
You can see the homeless everywhere in salem
They were all over the downtown area in the nineties when I was staying in a homeless shelter in the city.
Can you show South Salem area please. Thanks!
South Salem is pretty big. Is there a specific area or neighborhood you’re wanting to see?
@@SalemOR The nice areas that you would recommend.
I'll add that to my bank of video requests! Thanks for the suggestion, it's always helpful to learn exactly what content people are looking for.
I want to move here so bad. Finding work is all thats stoping me.
Salem is great! We look forward to having you here.
Salem does suck because of the clowns that are destroying Oregon in the capital building. Thy made me leave my home state and move to Idaho.
Thanks for sharing. What do you miss most about living in Oregon?
@@SalemOR I was born there in 1954 and have watched its destruction. Very sad
What do you think is the biggest difference between living in Salem and living in Idaho?
@@SalemOR it’s like Oregon was in the 50’s. But with the influx of Californians it will change for the worse
I like the variety of people we have here including people relocating from Cali. It brings in new perspectives and people.
ok, I had to be reminded, not to move there. I'd rather stay in Yamhill County
My niece lives in Salem and seems to like it OK.
That’s wonderful. Did she recently relocate here?
@@SalemOR No, she's been there for about 10 years.
Thats great! I'm glad she likes it here ◡̈
I grew up in Salem. It almost looks the same.
What is the biggest difference you notice, if any?
Thanks for watching ◡̈
Me too, I was born in Salem and lived there until I was like 12
They have cleaned up somewhat from the horror show it’s been since 2020 but it’s all preventable just enforce the law.
Thanks for watching! Do you feel the homeless crisis is the biggest issue the city of Salem faces?
i am 26 years old and i have lived in salem my entire life. (born 1998) i dont remember the homeless problem always being like this, if my memory serves me right there were way less homeless people here when i was a kid but around my early teens is when it started to ramp up a lot.
marion square park has always been a large epicenter for homeless congregation, as well as underneath the bridges right nearby.
i vividly remember when i was a little kid asking my dad if he would take me to that park and he would always say no because there were too many homeless people there sleeping on the playground equipment and whatnot.
i assumed that the reason most homeless people congregated in that area was because the union gospel mission was very close by for many years until they tore it down recently. now the arches building right across the street from marion square park is where i see lots of homeless people congregating. (that building used to be a codwell banker building that my uncle worked in).
the recent law legalizing all drugs hasnt really helped the issue much in my opinion. i feel like people hear that this city is a safe haven for drugs and they flock here. i see homeless people either shooting up or smoking from oddly shaped glassware out in the open almost daily.
besides those few blocks of downtown i would say salem is a very nice, clean, and safe place to live. the rest of downtown inhabited by local businesses is pleasant to patronize on a nice sunny day and most people here do not litter.
i wouldnt want to live in any other city in oregon honestly.
Thanks for the detailed response. What do you think is the most underrated aspect of Salem that most people don't know about?
The entire country has unfortunately homeless what should we do?
WHERE are the homeless! I think I saw ONE during the entire walk!! This Salem tour reminded me of Boise, one of the CLEANEST cities in the country! It's abominable for IGNORANCE to speak out so asaertively. Whoever made that comment about Salem had to be ingested with hallucinogens. Geez.
Smh 🤯
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you have that much more perspective on the city! My ultimate goal is to convince you to move here..hehe.
@@SalemOR - Hahahahahaha.
This video just about had me wanting to sign on the dotted line. Lol
For all intents & purposes, I am leaning toward convincing my sweetie that Keizer is best for our needs. But I also love all the neighborhoods you are showing in South Salem. Keep up the great work❣❣❣
Based on what you've communicated so far, I feel like Keizer would be the best fit for your need of having easy commutability. And although selfishly I love Keizer, Newberg is pretty charming too.
Both are worth considering. Very different, but both are great in my opinion.
She’s walking by the courthouse and bus depot walk the opposite way that’s where their at😢
You watch a 20 min. Vid covering a couple blocks and call someone else ignorant. She just needed to walk to the little park and she could have bought all the drugs she wants.
salem sux , can't be otherwise..........lived there once , never again
Tell us more! I know those who watch my videos would love to hear your perspective. What was the best and worst thing about living in Salem?
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everthing looked closed, or out of business.
I see how it would look like that. Happy to report Salem is open for business.
Yeah almost like downtown Portland…
😮Walk where people are having a hard time
What path should I take instead?
Looks so bland and sad. Makes me sad:( I would like to add your attitude is what the place needs and if more people embrace positivity, maybe such people will find solutions to give these places a more uplifting atmosphere:)
I appreciate your take on Salem and while I like this city, it isn't for everyone. Where are you watching from?
@@SalemOR Just North of Seattle.
Very nice! Whats your favorite thing about living in the PNW?
Salem is amazing. Homeless are in every town. I just enjoy my 5 days of work for 2 days off just to pay my bills most weeks it's 6 days work one off. I enjoy slavery😂🎉 modern slavery. Makes it sound a tiny bit better
Sounds like you're not a fan of Salem. What do you think are the biggest pros/benefits to living here?
@@SalemOR pros are that it's cheaper than my home town bend! 😭 I miss bend. mainly cause I have kids and a new granddaughter there
Bend has gone bananas. I don't even know what to think about the cost of living there, it's way too similar to the Bay Area now. I remember when it was just a little hole in the wall town.
@@SalemOR time flys. I was born an raised in prineville 1980.
It does fly. Too fast, too too fast.
Hello Im follower you I wanna ask you something about Oregon state , if I’m new immigrant is Oregon good place for me
Oregon is a great place to live, but isn't the right place for everyone.
I'd recommend visiting the State to ensure it meets your needs. Where are you watching from?