{"id":19553,"date":"2024-08-20T11:33:51","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T16:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/storagecom-blog.local\/?p=19553"},"modified":"2025-06-05T16:24:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T21:24:29","slug":"moving-to-portland-or","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/moving-to-portland-or\/","title":{"rendered":"Places to Move: Your Guide to Living in Portland, Oregon"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Josemaria Toscano \/ Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Known as a haven for the quirky, artsy and outdoorsy, Portland shines with its emphasis on green living with over 300 parks, community gardens and natural areas to keep everyone<\/span> active and healthy.<\/span><\/a> The bustling Pacific Northwest hub also offers a coffee culture that energizes every living soul.<\/span><\/p>\n

Attracted by all the city has to offer, professionals, creatives and environmentally conscious individuals are moving to Portland, Oregon, and no wonder. It\u2019s one of the most educated cities in the U.S., very friendly with pets, and with diverse, accessible and high-quality food that leaves everyone wanting another bite.<\/span><\/p>\n

As if that wasn\u2019t enough, people in Portland truly<\/span> care about their neighbors and community<\/span><\/a>, often doing them favors, volunteering and actively working in community and social services.<\/span><\/p>\n

Weather in Portland<\/h2>\n
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Hrach Hovhannisyan \/ Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cool, rainy winters and dry, warm summers deem Portland\u2019s climate as temperate oceanic. Never too hot or freezing, the city and its surroundings are great for outdoor activities. This also encourages gardening, adding to the city\u2019s green reputation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since it\u2019s only slightly less rainy than Seattle here, Portlanders often keep a light, waterproof jacket handy year-round, especially since summer evenings can get cool enough to require an extra layer. While the city itself only sees a dusting of snow now and then, locals and tourists enjoy wintertime skiing on the nearby Mt. Hood.<\/span><\/p>\n

Portland Oregon Real Estate<\/h2>\n

A little more than half of Portlanders own their homes, compared to nearly 65% throughout the U.S., and the secret might just be in Portland\u2019s housing costs. The median house price here is nearly<\/span> double the national median value<\/span><\/a> while renting costs only 20% more.<\/span><\/p>\n

The housing market is competitive, driven by ongoing population growth and urban development, and housing options range from historic homes in the Old Town to modern condos in the Pearl District, Downtown Portland or South Waterfront.<\/span><\/p>\n

A recommendation for everyone interested in living in Portland, regardless of neighborhood, is to secure self-storage. Renting a unit is extremely useful whether one needs to renovate a new home, downsize or just take some time before putting everything into place.<\/span><\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> Most people moving to Portland, Oregon, come from Seattle, followed by San Francisco<\/a> and Los Angeles residents.<\/span><\/p>\n

Portland Neighborhoods<\/h2>\n
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Cathedral Park neighborhood in Portland Oregon. credit: Brandon Olafsson \/ Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A quadrant may be each of the four quarters of a circle, but Portlanders sure like to call their six city sections \u201cquadrants\u201d \u2014 North, Northeast and Southeast lay east of the Willamette River, while South, Southwest and Northwest are to the west of it. These six \u201cquadrants\u201d are further divided into over 90 neighborhoods. Of these, four take the podium as among the best neighborhoods in Portland:<\/span><\/p>\n