Why I Moved To Portland Oregon - Pros and Cons

So, I recently moved to Portland, Oregon from New York City. I know, it's very random. However, I wanted to put together a video to quickly provide some insight on why I moved and what there is to do in Portland, Oregon.
And although this is a sneaker channel, the video won't be focused on the fact that Nike and Adidas are in town. I really wanted to focus on the quality of life and compare it to where I was moving from.

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[kercadolexi]

I’m moving to Portland in a couple weeks. I kind of just went out on a whim and decided to make the move without visiting. I did however visit a few weeks ago to apartment hunt and I agree that everyone was very friendly and willing to help. And yes there are a ton of homeless but I’m currently in LA where there is also a lot of homeless. My biggest fear is the gloom and lack of diversity. But I think if I put myself out there I’ll find the right set of people to hang out with. Your video helped relieve some anxiety I’ve had with the move so thank you :)

[amandad]

Hi neighbor! Welcome to Portland. Thank you for moving here, you seem really awesome and genuine. Have a good one.

[aesthetic]

Dude thank you so much for these videos and the update videos, I’m a POC currently living in California and I’m thinking of moving to Portland, Oregon since I know it’s sort of a mix of the city life and outdoors activities. Probably the one thing I’m worried about is the lack of Mexican culture compared to here in California. I love my Mexican culture and I definitely don’t want to lose that, but other than that Portland looks like a perfect place for my lifestyle

[Alexxxpdx]

Just moved to Portland from The Bay Area in CA! Very different vibe, it’s definitely a city every one needs to experience. We moved out here on a whim. Felt like we belonged here after visiting, and moved. Hearing about the violence does make you believe you are in an unsafe place. BUT- I have family in Stockton, CA- Modesto, CA and for 6 years I live in Fresno, CA. In other words - as you get older you recognize that there are people in need, on drugs, and straight up angry- everywhere. Most of these folks are white. For a POC my view is DONT START NO STUFF, WONT BE NO STUFF. Lol, I feel you on the being brown aspect. I definitely felt looked at and treated some type of way coming here. I am NOT In CA anymore. Today this random white dude stopped in the middle of the street and stared at me for a good 50 seconds. Super random hasn’t happened to me here yet- that was unsettling- especially because you can’t throw down here without getting arrested. YES, if you fight here, every party involved goes to jail. Stupidest shit ever. Anyways. Portland is cool. Still discovering everything, I stay in South waterfront, it’s a whole different vibe, I don’t see homeless people out here at all, I think it’s because there is a hospital and several retirement communities they can’t be here ? ICE is down the street, that’s interesting lmao. If you need a homie to kick it with, my husband and I are down !

[Diddypimp]

Great chill video. Commenting for the algorithm. Thanks mane

[bromontana]

Man, during childhood my parents left Portland. Was wondering why people weren't as cool and kind elsewhere! Now an OC local. Subscribed ✅️

[edc_menace]

Ill Be In Portland Next Week ! Relocating From San Diego! Stay Safe Brother! Amazing Video💯

[IndigoRhapsody]

Thanks! Looking for a new and wonderfully quirky city to live after BK 🗽. Good content, brotha ✊🏾

[_Cheyenne]

im moving from nyc to portland this video is so helpful! really looking forward to lower cost of living Thank you!!

[jermanietedo]

Thanks! I’m thinking about moving there and this helped.

[markawesomeable]

Welcome to Portland, man. I moved here 11 years ago from the Bay Area in California and I still love it here. I also used to live in New York, so I totally get what you're saying.

[kaitlynschaffitzel]

What apartments did you move to? I’m thinking about moving next may from
Oklahoma!

[trishadirksinPortland]

Welcome to Portland! I love when more of our people move here! its a great city with tons to do

[juliusreed]

I moved from Oklahoma to Oregon 3 years ago I love it not too many blacks but it’s chill here

[alexchamizo]

Hey so question- I’m also planning to move to Portland next month (June) but I can’t find anything that cheap that you mentioned (anything less than 1, 000 or 1, 100 a month. Do you know anywhere on the top of your head that you would recommend me looking into to apply at? Thanks for the video! Looking forward to being settled in there

[Poiisin]

im moving to portland next week chile. I def am concerned about the Black scene there lmaoooo i heard there wasn't many black people. Thats something i'll have to deal with but thank you! I've been looking for black people to talk about portland for awhile.

[jacqlynastro]

I live in NYC to an looking to head out to Or Portland can you share how u packed up to move cross country?? What did u use?

[mileng]

Okay now do a video on places to visit!! I’ve been living here for 7 years and I’m just now starting to wanna explore the city

[elizdema]

Thanks bro. I'm thinking about moving to Eugene.. I'm looking for lil more rural then Portland. You still like it out there?

[crasyparty]

i think that portland actually has a lot of entertainment, it has a really vibrant local music scene that is really fun and authentic, i live in eugene but some of the portland bands come down here.