Thank you for the kind words! I try to focus on the positive and also be real about the negatives too on this channel. BTW, I watched some of your content the other day and it's really good! You should keep making it!
Portland and Seattle are both very scenic with tons of natural beauty in and around. the snow-capped volcanoes (Hood and Rainier), lush green forest, clean air,you name it.
I moved to Portland from San Francisco (native) in 2020. I love it here but no way can you buy a house here either or in the suburbs. Same struggles as in San Francisco, but quality of life is much better. Generally people are nicer and the schools are way better with more opportunities. Absolutely love living in the middle of nature 🙃
Love the city. I live here near downtown and spend lots of time downtown and feel totally safe. I agree with you, most of the nasty comments may be from people who have never been here. Thanks for the video!
Hi! thanks for this informative video. I have one burning question. Why are your artworks only a few inches from the ceiling? I'm asking everyone i know if this is a practice they know about, and everyone is perplexed. My family group chat is sick of me asking them about your paintings behind so damn high on the wall. The people need to know. With much love, Chris. PS I have been to Portland, and had a great time.
Alright you convinced me to delete every video I filmed in that basement! I hung those because it's a basement and the ceiling was very low so I was trying to hang them at eye level still. It looks bad being that close to the ceiling but i thought if i had them lower it would make the space feel even smaller. that was just my perspective tho and you aren't the first person to think it's weird. *face-palm*
Love Portland. Lots of trees, Victorians, coffee spots, good restaurants, Powell’s, good transit, parks, bridges…plus music, and so on. The haters target…Portland, Seattle, SF.
Greetings, I just finished my degree, and I am currently thinking about moving here for several reasons. I do have questions that every state will face, how often and what type of natural disasters occur.
Portland, or rather the entire pacific northwest sits in an area that apparently is historically prone to massive megathrust earthquakes. Not gonna go too deep into it here but do some research on the "Cascadia Subduction Zone." PDX has been doing things to prepare for years in case it ever happens. Retrofitting buildings and other infrastructure, etc. Other than that, it's mostly just dreary weather for sometimes extended periods of time! Thanks for watching! Edit: also, since there's so much nature and forest in all directions, every summer the PNW gets a number of wildfires. It hasn't really directly affected the Portland metro in any severe way in a few years now, except for recently we got a couple hazy days, smoke that rolled in from some distant fires, that seemed to pass pretty quickly.
I just moved here from Los Angeles and I’m so glad I moved here it is such a beautiful place to live it’s not bad like people make it out to seem. Southern California is way expensive and ugly compared to Oregon
Thanks, mostly balanced and informative video for me. I'm interested in semiconductors, but struggle in heat. So, Phoenix, Dallas, Austin out. So, it seems Portland/Hillsboro. I kind of figured what I see in news would not be whole store. But, still I have concerns - like why did REI and other stored move out of downtown?
I'm a 70 year old native Oregonian. Born and raised in Salem (a true sh!thole) and graduated from UofO in Eugene. Moved to Portland in 1984 to an inner eastside home near Belmont. Portland has had its ups and downs. But Portland is a great city. Haters can hate. That's ok. Salem residents hate Portland. I hate Salem. So there you go. I recently went to a funeral in Salem and was asked where I lived. Then I was confronted with a screed about how much this person hated Portland. The haters can stay out. If you need to fly away, go to Eugene and transfer to whatever flight you need elsewhere. Need medical care? Go to another city. Want to see a concert? Try a trip to Seattle. I'm sick and tired of the haters. Just stay away. We don't want haters here. Maybe Harney County is the place for the haters.
I'm from CT, and my job has an opening in Tualatin, OR. I've been wanting to move to the great north west. I've wanted to do this ever since I've seen movies that show the forest, and i'm a big into bigfoot.. lol, and the paranormal. Just, looks pretty out there.
Yeah there's lots of forest here! I have never seen Bigfoot tho! 😅 If you do take that job in Tualatin, definitely make sure you reach out. I've sold some real estate over there before, it's very nice and I'd be happy to help you out! Thanks for watching.🙌
@@portlandoregonliving Unfort I will only be renting, also the post is gone. It was up last night on the website from my job, and now it's gone, I tend to wait till last min. But, thank you.
@@portlandoregonliving thank you! Visiting this weekend and wondering if it will be our next move. Researching between suburbs like Beaverton, up north in Vancouver Washington or in Portland itself. Will definitely check out your videos.
My husband & I are living in a duplex in Bend that my son owns. We are very senior and for years I have been the property manager. I am healthier than most people half my age and my doctor agrees. I take zero medications and am very energetic. My problem with Bend is the inadequate medical system here, the altitude and the arid climate. I grew up at sea level in NYC and then lived on the Ca. Coast - on the Ocean always - like Laguna Beach and Mill Valley. I want to move up to Portland because it is a progressive city and because I want to be where it is not a desert climate and is at sea level where I feel much more comfortable. Our combined income includes both of our social security and will also include about $1200 a month as we will get have half of the cost of the rental which will be around $2300 a month. I want my son, the landlord, to get the other half. I am a working artist and jeweler as well so I can make money as I have a huge body of work. Do you think we would have any difficulty renting a one or 2 bedroom in Portland in a decent neighborhood?
I've been to Deming, NM as I lived in Las Cruces, NM for two years. It's actually quite nice - very beautiful area in the Chihuahuan desert. And I visited Big Bend National Park many years ago and so was near Fort Stockton. Alpine, TX and Fort Davis, TX are very nice areas - again in the Chihuahuan desert. Some Mountain ranges around there. McDonald Observatory in that area on a mountain top. All these areas in West Texas and Southern New Mexico have some of most friendly people. My point, definitely not shitholes. I don't understand your attack on these areas!!
As a man of color, I did live in Portland for 4 years. I worked in Lake Oswego and it was not fun. A realtor was upset with my comments about Lake Oswego..No place is perfect, but when you ignore another person’s experience, you’re not dealing in reality? I actually liked Portland and I did have some issues with race but I would move back. Maybe the PEARL this time and not Tualatin/Lake Oswego.
Hey apologies on the delayed reply, I've been very ill with the flu for the last week. I hear you! It's important to be honest about your experiences, even if they might make someone else feel uncomfortable. Sorry you had to experience that with the other realtor. I'd love to hear more about your story and what sorts of issues you had here. Thanks again for watching. Matt
I've never been, but I noticed you compared it to other cities that were run by leftist. Was there a specific reason for that, or were those the only ones you thought of? can you do another video comparing it to some of the red cities? Are there any red cities?
Glad you were able to make the right move for your family! PDX may not work for everyone. Where'd you end up moving to? Somewhere warmer I'm guessing?? Lol
Whatever Wheeler is "trying" to do, doesn't change the truth of what it's actually like to live here on a day to day basis, what the different neighborhoods are like, etc. I just tell it like it is my friend and if it doesn't fit your narrative of what you think the city is, then I'm sure you could find some other video to do that.
@@portlandoregonliving burnside bridge but some people wanna call it the steel bridge for some reason if I don’t wanna wait for the bus & it’s a nice day I walk across that bridge but when you get to China town or old town section it smells bad.
How long have you lived there? My husband is from Portland, we met 17yrs ago. I lived there for 13 years until 2017 and it was impossible to afford and when we have come back to visit my in-laws its been totally different than when I fell in love with it in the late 90s. So how long have you lived there?
Hey thanks for asking! It definitely is not cheap here. I moved to Portland right around the time you bailed it sounds, early 2017 is when I showed up. Seems like a lifetime ago honestly. Thanks for watching, hope you can find the beauty in this area still even though it's changed over the years. There's lots of cool things about it when it comes to urban enjoyment as well as the outdoor stuff to compliment it, there's nothing like the PNW.
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keep making these videos! it's nice to finally see some content that is focused on the positive things that still exist here in PDX!
Thank you for the kind words! I try to focus on the positive and also be real about the negatives too on this channel. BTW, I watched some of your content the other day and it's really good! You should keep making it!
@@portlandoregonliving same to you! thanks so much for watching!
Portland and Seattle are both very scenic with tons of natural beauty in and around. the snow-capped volcanoes (Hood and Rainier), lush green forest, clean air,you name it.
I moved to Portland from San Francisco (native) in 2020. I love it here but no way can you buy a house here either or in the suburbs. Same struggles as in San Francisco, but quality of life is much better. Generally people are nicer and the schools are way better with more opportunities. Absolutely love living in the middle of nature 🙃
Why can't you buy a house in Portland?
Lived in Portland for 6 months The most magical, beautiful, cool, and fkn weird place i have ever been. I luv it.
Welcome!
I live in Las Vegas. So nothing phases me anymore lol. I’ve seen it all 😅😅😅😅. Love Oregon.
Love the city. I live here near downtown and spend lots of time downtown and feel totally safe. I agree with you, most of the nasty comments may be from people who have never been here. Thanks for the video!
Hi! thanks for this informative video. I have one burning question. Why are your artworks only a few inches from the ceiling? I'm asking everyone i know if this is a practice they know about, and everyone is perplexed. My family group chat is sick of me asking them about your paintings behind so damn high on the wall. The people need to know. With much love, Chris. PS I have been to Portland, and had a great time.
Alright you convinced me to delete every video I filmed in that basement! I hung those because it's a basement and the ceiling was very low so I was trying to hang them at eye level still. It looks bad being that close to the ceiling but i thought if i had them lower it would make the space feel even smaller. that was just my perspective tho and you aren't the first person to think it's weird. *face-palm*
Love Portland. Lots of trees, Victorians, coffee spots, good restaurants, Powell’s, good transit, parks, bridges…plus music, and so on. The haters target…Portland, Seattle, SF.
Greetings, I just finished my degree, and I am currently thinking about moving here for several reasons. I do have questions that every state will face, how often and what type of natural disasters occur.
Portland, or rather the entire pacific northwest sits in an area that apparently is historically prone to massive megathrust earthquakes. Not gonna go too deep into it here but do some research on the "Cascadia Subduction Zone." PDX has been doing things to prepare for years in case it ever happens. Retrofitting buildings and other infrastructure, etc. Other than that, it's mostly just dreary weather for sometimes extended periods of time! Thanks for watching!
Edit: also, since there's so much nature and forest in all directions, every summer the PNW gets a number of wildfires. It hasn't really directly affected the Portland metro in any severe way in a few years now, except for recently we got a couple hazy days, smoke that rolled in from some distant fires, that seemed to pass pretty quickly.
I just moved here from Los Angeles and I’m so glad I moved here it is such a beautiful place to live it’s not bad like people make it out to seem. Southern California is way expensive and ugly compared to Oregon
Amen! Welcome to Portland, and thanks for watching!
I cant wait to live there. Has everything I want.
I drove past Oregon but wish i got to know it better
What did you mean by cheeks?
Thanks, mostly balanced and informative video for me. I'm interested in semiconductors, but struggle in heat. So, Phoenix, Dallas, Austin out. So, it seems Portland/Hillsboro. I kind of figured what I see in news would not be whole store. But, still I have concerns - like why did REI and other stored move out of downtown?
I'm a 70 year old native Oregonian. Born and raised in Salem (a true sh!thole) and graduated from UofO in Eugene. Moved to Portland in 1984 to an inner eastside home near Belmont.
Portland has had its ups and downs. But Portland is a great city. Haters can hate. That's ok. Salem residents hate Portland. I hate Salem. So there you go. I recently went to a funeral in Salem and was asked where I lived. Then I was confronted with a screed about how much this person hated Portland. The haters can stay out. If you need to fly away, go to Eugene and transfer to whatever flight you need elsewhere. Need medical care? Go to another city. Want to see a concert? Try a trip to Seattle. I'm sick and tired of the haters. Just stay away. We don't want haters here. Maybe Harney County is the place for the haters.
I'm from CT, and my job has an opening in Tualatin, OR. I've been wanting to move to the great north west. I've wanted to do this ever since I've seen movies that show the forest, and i'm a big into bigfoot.. lol, and the paranormal. Just, looks pretty out there.
Yeah there's lots of forest here! I have never seen Bigfoot tho! 😅 If you do take that job in Tualatin, definitely make sure you reach out. I've sold some real estate over there before, it's very nice and I'd be happy to help you out! Thanks for watching.🙌
@@portlandoregonliving Unfort I will only be renting, also the post is gone. It was up last night on the website from my job, and now it's gone, I tend to wait till last min. But, thank you.
What’s the best spot for food? I have a 4 yr old son so a schools are important too
I have a video on my channel about exactly that already! Just search "Portland food" and it should come up.
@@portlandoregonliving thank you! Visiting this weekend and wondering if it will be our next move. Researching between suburbs like Beaverton, up north in Vancouver Washington or in Portland itself. Will definitely check out your videos.
@@Phantom_Ganondorf nice! Enjoy your visit! Lots to see. My son just turned 5 so I know how it goes! 🙃
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Is Portland Oregon better then San Antonio Texas??
Come visit and then you tell me!
Not if you’re a Texan.
I love Portland only good memories from PDX
Texas and California have lots of dump holes and Louisiana, Mississippi, Michigan those are serious dump holes and Baltimore
Haha, my point exactly. 😂 Thanks for watching!
I don’t think you can find one city in the US that doesn’t seem shitty in some or most aspects.
Agreed! Thanks for watching.
My husband & I are living in a duplex in Bend that my son owns. We are very senior and for years I have been the property manager. I am healthier than most people half my age and my doctor agrees. I take zero medications and am very energetic. My problem with Bend is the inadequate medical system here, the altitude and the arid climate. I grew up at sea level in NYC and then lived on the Ca. Coast - on the Ocean always - like Laguna Beach and Mill Valley.
I want to move up to Portland because it is a progressive city and because I want to be where it is not a desert climate and is at sea level where I feel much more comfortable. Our combined income includes both of our social security and will also include about $1200 a month as we will get have half of the cost of the rental which will be around $2300 a month. I want my son, the landlord, to get the other half. I am a working artist and jeweler as well so I can make money as I have a huge body of work.
Do you think we would have any difficulty renting a one or 2 bedroom in Portland in a decent neighborhood?
You should be able to find a good 2 bedroom for well under $2000 depending on the location.
Thank you !
I've been to Deming, NM as I lived in Las Cruces, NM for two years. It's actually quite nice - very beautiful area in the Chihuahuan desert. And I visited Big Bend National Park many years ago and so was near Fort Stockton. Alpine, TX and Fort Davis, TX are very nice areas - again in the Chihuahuan desert. Some Mountain ranges around there. McDonald Observatory in that area on a mountain top. All these areas in West Texas and Southern New Mexico have some of most friendly people. My point, definitely not shitholes. I don't understand your attack on these areas!!
As a man of color, I did live in Portland for 4 years. I worked in Lake Oswego and it was not fun. A realtor was upset with my comments about Lake Oswego..No place is perfect, but when you ignore another person’s experience, you’re not dealing in reality? I actually liked Portland and I did have some issues with race but I would move back. Maybe the PEARL this time and not Tualatin/Lake Oswego.
Hey apologies on the delayed reply, I've been very ill with the flu for the last week. I hear you! It's important to be honest about your experiences, even if they might make someone else feel uncomfortable. Sorry you had to experience that with the other realtor. I'd love to hear more about your story and what sorts of issues you had here. Thanks again for watching. Matt
@ Hope you feel better..get a Voodoo Doughnut 🍩
I've never been, but I noticed you compared it to other cities that were run by leftist. Was there a specific reason for that, or were those the only ones you thought of? can you do another video comparing it to some of the red cities? Are there any red cities?
Did you have any specific cities in mind you'd like to see a comparison on?
@@portlandoregonliving Maybe New York when Rudy Giuliani was mayor?
You could do a historical series that would be cool.
The states with the highest crime rates are red states, so don't get your hopes up about Republicans having the formula for urban utopia...
The haters do not know much.
Been to Portland the poeple are the nicest ive met
We left portland in may and are grateful everyday to not be there… it’s horrible
Glad you were able to make the right move for your family! PDX may not work for everyone. Where'd you end up moving to? Somewhere warmer I'm guessing?? Lol
Only two cheeks in 7 years are you really from portland?
😂
Portland Is The Best!
living in pdx since 2011
LOL from michigan too. hilarious.
I live in Portland it's a rat hole!
Why stay then?
Why do haters even bother watching videos like this? Seems like they need to get a life.
Took the words right out of my mouth! Thanks for watching.
Blame the media. They control the masses.
Tell the truth about about what is really happening and people won't "hate"
Wheeler is trying to destroy ur city "on purpose"
Im disabled and need to move to a better climate.
It would be nice to know what's really happening in that environment
Whatever Wheeler is "trying" to do, doesn't change the truth of what it's actually like to live here on a day to day basis, what the different neighborhoods are like, etc. I just tell it like it is my friend and if it doesn't fit your narrative of what you think the city is, then I'm sure you could find some other video to do that.
DEMING NM 🤣
Daaam
Pretty bad to live in Portland the smell 😂 the drug users & mentally ill people all over the place screaming etc
What neighborhood do you live in?
@ buckman neighborhood area so by revolution hall across the steel bridge. Right down the road from holiday park.
Ah gotcha, that makes sense. I think you mean the Morrison bridge though?
@@portlandoregonliving burnside bridge but some people wanna call it the steel bridge for some reason if I don’t wanna wait for the bus & it’s a nice day I walk across that bridge but when you get to China town or old town section it smells bad.
It’s a nightmare to live in Portland yep smells like 💩 pee
How long have you lived there? My husband is from Portland, we met 17yrs ago. I lived there for 13 years until 2017 and it was impossible to afford and when we have come back to visit my in-laws its been totally different than when I fell in love with it in the late 90s. So how long have you lived there?
Hey thanks for asking! It definitely is not cheap here. I moved to Portland right around the time you bailed it sounds, early 2017 is when I showed up. Seems like a lifetime ago honestly. Thanks for watching, hope you can find the beauty in this area still even though it's changed over the years. There's lots of cool things about it when it comes to urban enjoyment as well as the outdoor stuff to compliment it, there's nothing like the PNW.