6 Reasons to Consider Moving to Portland Oregon

From a thriving job market and great schools to a laid-back lifestyle, strong & unique culture, vibrant city life, and breathtaking outdoor opportunities, explore why Portland might just be your ideal place to live. While no place is perfect, there are certainly reasons that it makes sense to live in Portland Oregon and the Portland metro area. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

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00:00 Introduction
01:51 1. Jobs
04:14 2. Schools
05:08 3. Lifestyle
06:20 4. Culture
12:37 5. City Life
16:58 6. The Outdoors
21:56 Bonus of Portlandia

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[MrValentineful]

As a Portlandian, born and bread, I am overjoyed seeing authentic and well-rounded appreciation of my home. We pride ourselves in being loving and welcoming. Those of us born up at OHSU are almost genetically compelled to include everyone in our culture to grow our culture with every new good idea. Welcome! I can speak for many of us in saying we are happy to have you and your family.

[Do_it_for_Aciun]

More Portland content please!

I’m 25 and considering moving to Portland for a better career opportunity. Often people speak badly of Portland, but this was refreshing.

[larryjex]

I lived in the area decades ago, and sometimes I really miss it. If I ever moved back, I'd find a place in Clark County. Vancouver, Washington, known locally as "The Couve" has a beautiful waterfront that's only 9 miles from the one downtown, and Vancouver is kind of like Portland's "mini-me" in a lot of ways, which means you enjoy the amenities of the city, while still feeling a small town vibe.

[jello]

Let's not forget the Public Transportation in Portland is hiring like Trimet (Bus/Train system of Portland with a hiring bonus of $7500), Uber, Lyft, Taxis, Veterans Affairs Motor Vehicle Operator, and C-Tran (Vancouver WA public bus & paratransit Operators)

[marimarsilva]

I’m from CA but feel like a new start in life and Oregon for some reason has always called my name but I never been there 😂

[InanaNinsianna]

I didn’t see the Portland, Oregon part, I just saw “six reasons to live” and felt it was important to click on it 😂😂😂

[thelastavenger]

Thank you for making this video! You came across as authentic and unscripted. I have visited Portland over a dozen times over the past decade or so. As a Californian, the natural beauty and urban charm never gets old. Forest Park is a must every time I visit especially in the Spring and Summer months when the sun is hidden by the vast number of trees. You've given me some other great activities take part in next time I visit.

[CriticalCareRT]

Thank you so much for the video. My choice was between Washington and Oregon. Oregon wins! I'm really looking forward to my move in August.

[GuyEdwards]

Portland is awesome—we have enough people here. It was better when it was a secret.

[ludpitkahuerta]

husband, got offer salary job so im looking to videos to find cons and pros, thanky you for this video!

[Redorgreenful]

I want to thank you for giving a different, fuller perspective of Portland other than “crime infestation.” We certainly have problems here, but I live in the downtown area and serve the marginalized people in transitional housing. Other than avoiding certain areas at night, it’s not as bad as people claim.

[RawestHuniVisualDiaries]

I’m loving Portland & am moving there in a few days😌💚🫶🏽✨

[landporte]

I enjoy living here, but Oregon came in as 43rd for education/academics in 2024. I have no regrets living here, but I don't have children in school. I wouldn't consider education here a top asset.

[DallasReallionaire]

I’m certainly considering… SEEMS to be A Beautiful Place

[theoriginalbunnygirl]

I live in Hillsboro and I like it here. I would never live in like downtown Portland or the metro area because yea safety has become a concern. But the rent prices are crazy high. I am constantly fighting eviction after eviction in my apartment. Wish it wasn't that way but it's just the way it is 🤷‍♀️ I'll probably just become one of Portland's many homeless people....lol

[GaryFungAutomationTest]

Thanks for these videos! My family and I are relocating from North Texas Prosper area to Portland Metro Beaverton to be exact! I'm original from West Hollywood Cali and after 5 years in Texas we all had enough.. That said, we visited Oregon this past January and it was amazing I love the diversity, great pedestrian infrastructure and many cool unique things about Portland.

[megkaby]

Really enjoyed this! Your love for the city really comes through. Interested to hear some points on Portland's challenges as well, please follow up with another one!

[cheesebreadeva]

I love living here but it’s so expensive compared to the average income and there’s not enough housing 😢

[SHAE]

im 21, from Canada (British Columbia) and want to stay in the Pacific Northwest but no longer want to live in Canada for many reasons. im weighing my options for once im out of university.

[Raven.oracle]

With 2.5 million people the number of jobs doesn’t seem like it’s anywhere near that. As someone with not working in hospitals, finance or restaurants is finding regular descent paying job difficult at the moment?