Moving to Portland Oregon // 5 Facts You MUST Know

If you're planning to move to Portland, Oregon, here are five important facts you should know:

High Income Tax: Oregon has a relatively high income tax rate compared to many other states. As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, Oregon's top marginal income tax rate was 9.9%, which is applicable to income above a certain threshold. Keep in mind that tax rates and thresholds may change over time, so it's important to verify the current rates before making any financial plans.

Gray Weather: Portland is known for its gray and rainy weather, particularly during the fall and winter months. The city experiences a mild, temperate climate with a significant amount of cloud cover. If you prefer sunny and dry weather, you may find the continuous gray skies challenging. On the other hand, if you enjoy a more moderate climate and don't mind some rain, Portland's weather can be quite pleasant.

Full-Service Gas Stations: In Oregon, it is illegal to pump your own gas. The state has laws mandating that gas station attendants must pump fuel for customers. This is a unique feature of Oregon and New Jersey, and it's worth noting if you're accustomed to pumping your own gas elsewhere. It can be a bit of an adjustment, but most people in Oregon are used to this system.

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[comeconcon]

Lake Oswego is an upscale suburb in the Portland metro area. if you are a nature lover, the Portland metro area has a lot to offer in terms of that. tons and tons and tons of trees everywhere you may go.additionally, there are tons and tons of hills where homes are built which make the Portland metro area look so cool. lots of cloudy skies and wet weather starting around mid October.

[pjesf]

When I moved here in 2021 my realtor would not give me neighborhood recommendations nor info like “general crime awaress” about an area when I saw neighborhoods that were appealing. It worked out in the end but this is the kind of info that would have been beneficial.

[rosiereal]

I've lived in Vancouver since 1980. Funny that he doesn't mention the homeless population. They aren't all confined to downtown. Some homeowners wake up to a tent set up on the sidewalk in front of their house, even in a nice area like Laurelhurst. Also traffic is terrible. Especially coming from Vancouver. I'm 13 miles from where I used to work in North Portland. Some days I made it to work in 20 minutes, usually it was 30+. Coming home in the afternoon took 30-45 minutes.

[PortlandWhiteDoveRelease]

Currently in August 2023 you are now able legally able to pump your own gas the law has changed: stations are suppose to be 1/2 & 1/2 part do it yourself part fuel pumped for you. Far as taxes glad your bringing this up. No one told me this 4 years ago when I moved up here. Portland’s Multnomah County is the worst tax wise: the taxable income over $125, 000 for individuals or $200, 000 for joint filers at 1.5% percent extra. And on the way taxable income over $250, 000 for individuals or $400, 000 for joint filers. The rate will increase by 0.8% in 2026. So in Multnomah County if you make more than 125k you have to pay a babysitting child care tax for those have children they can not afford, you are stuck paying a homeless person tax so breakfast, lunch & dinner plus free drugs to all the homeless poring into Portland plus the Max light rail homeless free ride train tax, art tax & don’t forget police/fireman too. The biggest problem here is 501 (C) (3) special interest groups enabling the growth & open drug use & crime local Gov & contractors all get benefits from this so in short same political parties stay in power & nonprofits making a financial killing at the cost of taxpayers & the quality of life. 2nd wrong on west side is the Spandex Mafia these jerks that ride on ten speeds take up the whole road & cause traffic accidents almost daily but other than that way better than California or other states they are way worse in my opinion.

[ttng-uk]

Can you please list the neighborhood from the safest to less safe? thank you!

[karimski]

I left 3 months ago after 23 years living in Washington county. i have many negative things to say but won’t go on a rant. Keeping it very basic the state taxes were ( in my case anyway) higher than my federal taxes. Good luck

[plumbi-fungi]

Any quick advice for low income single people moving to portland?

[CumulusSkies]

I wouldn’t recommend living in Portland. The dark, rainy season is long and depressing. Graffiti is everywhere, as well as abandoned buildings. The roads are in terrible condition, and the folks there aren’t particularly open or friendly. There are other negatives, but I’ll leave it at that.

[destinypuzzanghera]

I am so glad that they pump your glass gas in Oregon. These people seem to have everything right why would you want to get out of your car and get dirty and touch your dirty gas pump and good filthy when all you have to do is drive up and let someone else have a job.

[suzanned]

High rated schools are not necessarily better. Often it means that there are a lot of entitled and privileged families that ruin it for the rest.

[obijuankenobi]

Just got back. Downtown had way too many dopefiends. Great food and cool bars tho. Alberta Arts district was a really cool neighborhood.

[saramcluckie]

I am looking to return to the Portland Oregon Metro Area, but I NEED TO FIND SUBSIDIZED APARTMENTS! Do you know of any near to the light-rail STOPS? Any information would be appreciated ! Thank you!

[alphzoup]

Do you deal in property purchases only, or rentals too? We are moving to the area soon and will rent for a year or two before purchasing.

[roncaptain]

I agree... Portland Oregon SUCKS !! Top to Bottom... Portland is awful ...

[benjamingray]

The supposed video you link at the end doesn't show up. Can you paste it here?

[destinypuzzanghera]

Taxes are good taxes mean that the people in the society care about other people besides just themselves I’m down here in Florida with the people are completely selfish and all they care about is their money and they want to hold onto it and not pay any taxes they don’t want to contribute to their community at all. Taxes are good and anyone who doesn’t want to pay taxes is selfish.

[blw]

Um, excuse me, where are you from and why were you forced to leave?

[sutterpark]

I like to know can you make live in wage making $30, 000 to $49, 000 a year and get a cheap condo under $200, 000. Like to know anyone can tell me how is job market in retail or sale is for work?

[youknowwithMartyKauffman]

You sure did paint a rosy picture of Portland

[missingabyme]

please no bed music next time. too generic and not to anyone's taste