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My husband and I are moving to Oregon in a couple months so I’ve been watching so many videos. (Thank you for all your content by the way🙏) One thing no one ever mentions is the huge prison right in the middle of the town. How can no one mention this? What’s up with that?
How exciting! What part of Oregon are you moving to? Yes, Salem does have a prison located in NE Salem off of State St. From my perspective and experience, it doesn't have an impact on my daily life. I don’t spend much time in that area of town since there isn't much commerce or retail around there, so there's little reason for me to be over that way. However, I'd love to hear what others have to say and if it affects their daily life or experience in the city. Especially if they live close to it. It's also worth noting that, as the state capital, Salem has some features that other cities might not, like the prison in NE Salem, the State Hospital (in NE Salem next to the prison), the Oregon State Correctional Institution (off HWY 22 on the eastern side of town), and other uncommon sites like the Amazon fulfillment center, the State Capitol Building, and the Governor's residence. Thank you for bringing up this topic! I'll make an effort to be more mindful of Salem's unique features in future videos.
@@SalemOR thank you so much for replying. I appreciate it! We’re looking from McMinnville down to probably Albany. There are so many great towns in your area. I do love Salem’s mid-century gems but I’m not quite sold on their downtown which is important to me. We’re still in the process of getting our current house on the market (Utah) but I’ll definitely keep you in mind when we finally get to Oregon. Thanks again!
this is gonna sound really weird but i moved here from Beaverton, and i realized "i have a house!" so i set up a big CB antenna setup and made lots of friends till the carona stuff hit, then i went on the internet to make friends. now i have both sets of friends.
Funny you can't connect to Cordon Rd from Hiway 22 east.....they're getting ready to develop more housing near there. So the Lancaster intersection will be saturated..
You're right, there should be a connection between HWY 22 and Cordon, that little overpass bridge could totally be expanded and have an exit. That would be fantastic! It makes sense that they are going to build housing out that way, those empty fields have been getting pruned for a while now. Do you know what kind of housing is going in there? I'm guessing apartments?
I am traviling to usa, especificlly to Salem next week, but I have a chance to change it to Boise, idaho. May you please, give me,some advice about which one is better for me and my husband?
Salem Oregon is better (in my opinion). I think it's more beautiful and you just can't beat being 1 hr from the Oregon Coast. Where else are you traveling to in the US?
My recommendation is to watch alllllll of my videos and see which neighborhood feels like the right one for you. Each one is unique and depending on your needs some might be better for you than others. Here is my Salem Neighborhood Map Guide where I've catalogued all of my videos based on neighborhood: www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1UK9PzG92rekmE8C4rdhaVY_E7ghbJgc&usp=sharing
For those who are not familiar with Salem and are considering relocating here, can you expand on your experience in those areas? What should future relocating people know?
Yes, I would agree that Keizer has lower taxes. At the end of the day I wouldn't say the tax savings are enough to encourage someone to move there for that reason alone, but it does have an impact. What else should others know about Salem or Keizer before moving here that I didn't mention?
My mother's family moved to Salem from a remote part of the state, when she was 9 years old. When I was growing up in Eugene, every year we would spend a couple of weeks in Salem, visiting relatives. I never had a more bleak and miserable time in my life. It was as though there was a citywide dynamic that was turned down to the lowest possible setting. Exactly the opposite of what a young person wants to endure. And the water pipes were coated with sulfur from the old, polluting paper plants, so the water stank and tasted foul. I imagine it could be a great place for an old, sedentary person, but not for someone with a lot of energy and desire for a vigorous life.
Thanks for sharing your perspective! For those who are relocating to Salem and aren't familiar with the different neighborhoods, what do you think they should know that I didn't mention in the video?
N.E. Salem is made up of several neighborhoods with different vibes. I live in North East Neighbors which is very similar to the Grant neighborhood and is also tucked right up next to downtown. It also has the Court street historic area. I've been here for ten years and I love it!
Thanks for sharing your perspective. For the people that are considering relocating to Salem, Oregon and aren't familiar with our different city, what is something I should have mentioned in the video but didn't? What should they know?
I live in Salem, don't move here at all... This place has declined so much its insane. I've watched so many businesses leave in the last 4-5 years there soon won't be any jobs here... Hoping to leave myself sometime soon.. if not leaving the country alltogether.
Depend on where it was I live in Salem for almost 40 it not too bad but yeahs lots worse since Covid many ppl lost home and job and it make it worse is rent get high than before
Thanks for sharing your perspective. What do you think is the biggest challenge that our city is facing right now? Anything else you think prospective Salem-anders should know before moving here?
What a strange thing to say... The biker was on the "wrong side" because they were passing me as I was walking. I don't know about you, but I'd prefer for the biker to move over to the "wrong side" momentarily rather than plow right through me.
Clarity, you should do a tour of Turner. That new lake, the new condos, homes, the growing community, … it’s far enough from Salem to keep away from the 🤮🤮🤮 of Salem, but still close enough to grocery shop and the freeway.
As someone who relocated to Salem from Columbus, OH, a few years ago, I would have loved to have seen this. We are here now and enjoy the area, but your information is very helpful for those who are considering moving here.
Sweet! What do you think I should have talked about in this video but didn't? Any major pros or cons about living in Salem, Oregon that others should know about?
West salem is the nicest, cleanest, and safest part of salem to live in. The traffic over the bridge is mild at worst. The only real disadvantage of West Salem is it doesn't offer a lot to do without going over the bridge. But without a doubt if you're raising a family it's the best part to live in.
But Salem is not SIMILAR TO NAPA. It is more like VALLEJO. Same crime, same ghetto, same gangs, murders, vacant downtown businesses, fast food only, she took picture of the only decent place to eat in Salem, and the wine is SO MUCH BETTER, and the BREAD AND FOOD IS SO MUCH BETTER. People in Salem think Olive Garden is good Italian food. 🤮 Pizza here is revolting. There is no Mary’s Pizza Shack or anything like it. There is no La Estrada, No Kitchen door, no Clemente’s, no The Q, no Bistro Don Giovanni… ex-pats make roadtrips to get food, BREAD, wine, and all the things you don’t appreciate living in CA. Have you ever been to Sign of the Bear kitchen store in Sonoma? That type of store doesn’t exist in Oregon. Sonoma Jack Cheese? 👅 Donuts? Don’t get me started. Your 1.7 million dollar tract shack in Napa is $400k-$600k, but you will spend $1M on anti-depressants in the winter from the weather and flights out of this place on weekends.
Thanks for your feedback and sharing your perspective. Do you live in Salem or California? I know others would love to hear more about your experiences in either location.
@@SalemOR I moved to NM from Louisiana when I was 12 and am STILL not acclimated to the weather, a huge reason in part why I cannot wait for the "doomy gloomy rainy dreary" of OR, frankly it sounds heavenly! Our little family passed through OR for a couple of weeks last July, and most of the days (Newport) were foggy and rainy and overcast and we were just smitten!
The weather also allows for cozy clothing for most of the year. I like that I can bundle up like the cold lizard I am and no once thinks twice about it.
@@SalemOR Salem is just like any other city of its size. There are good areas and bad areas. People need to educate themselves. Salem is filled with vintage homes and neighborhoods that are full of charm. There are great restaurants and bookstores and a thriving arts scene. I love being within walking distance of Willamette University in order to catch a concert from the Oregon Symphony.
What is your favorite neighborhood in Salem and why? Some of my favorites are Candalaria, Fairmount and South Central. So much charm and I love that you can shuffle around easily.
The biggest problem in any neighborhood is the tipe of neighbors You will have to deal. Learn first about them, are they ok or just a bunch of wakos, weirdos, or karens! 😁
At Summer time people is out of their houses, when You check a potencial house to buy You see & hear the surroundings. The house in sale always are clean & the yard done, but what about the potencial neighbors houses? I rather live outside Salem at the outskirts than between drama & a circus. Peace of mind is better then gold.😁
Haha! This is a good point. I think you're spot on and its super important people check out not just the house they like but what the neighborhood is like too.
Eventually me and my boyfriend would like to move to a different state and your videos have been so helpful. We’re in California and we have a sulcata tortoise 🐢 I just wanna make sure that the weather is always perfect for her lol. They usually thrive off of dry and hot weather but I can’t 😭
How in the world did you end up with a massive tortoise? Generally speaking the PNW (Washington and Oregon) are pretty wet and not very dry/hot. However, if you're liking the idea of Oregon I'd advise checking out Easter Oregon where it is more of a desert landscape. While we do have hot days in the summer hear, our summer only lasts for about 3 months out of the year. I don't know if your torti-baby would like the weather here... What other areas in Oregon are you interested in?
Good review of the differences, but they are still in the same neck of the woods. We have a home in Silverton. We are retired so commuting does not factor into our decision. For us the small town atmosphere is relaxing. Our grandchildren live here and we find that we worry less about the bad influences they may encounter. Regarding the question on homelessness. There are no tent cities and we seldom see them. Politically, you have both ends of the spectrum, rural conservatives and progressive liberals.
@@SalemOR Our situation is unique. We are from the Bay Area. We needed to find a home in the Salem area to help care for our Grandson. That was about 10 years ago. So Silverton came to us more than we found Silverton. Silverton seemed to be a good choice. I had reservations, having never lived outside an urban area. Now I find it a calm and refreshing change. It has been a great place for our Grandchildren to be raised. We do not live in Silverton full time but do spend a lot of time there. I can hear some folks complaining about Californians now. However, we have never felt out of place in Silverton and feel that we are considered locals even if we still drive around with Cali plates. Now Portland, that is a different situation.
My husband and I moved to Eastern Oregon in the year 2000 to LA Grande. It was ok. We decided to buy a house here because our daughter moved out of the house (ours) that she was renting cheap and moved to California. Rented our to friend's of our daughter. That lasted about a year. So we put up the Craftman up for Sale. It went pretty fast. Bought a red ranch house on acreage in Union. Lovely place. Lived there until the pandemic raised it ugly head. To make this short my Husband passed of Covid JANUARY 2 2021. SO AFTER I RE- MODELED THE OLD HOUSE I SOLD IT ON OCTOBER 2021. BOUGHT A SMALL PLACE IN SALEM IN NOVEMBER 15 2021. AND HERE I AM. WITH ALL MY CATS 🐈!
I'm sorry for your loss. La Grande is a unique part of Oregon and it totally make sense why it might not have been your cup of tea. I'm glad you found a nice spot for you and your kitties in Salem. How did you end up picking Salem as the place to move to?
I'm a Utah transplant and I could not agree more! I love the diverse culture, the fact that I can drink in a restaurant without being treated like a common criminal, and the fact that the weather isn't extreme on either end. Oregonians are so much nicer than they give themselves credit for, and far nicer than Utahns think they are. Nobody tries to sell you on their side hustle like they do in Utah! Oregon has long had a reputation as being more expensive than Utah, but we were able to buy the same sized house with four times the land and ten times the charm and character. We don't regret moving, and dread the day when we may have to move back for family.
@@SalemOR It's been surprising to go to farmer and craft markets and be able to get samples of local brews and wines. That would NEVER happen in Utah, where you can't go into a liquor store without a cop checking your ID. We've been surprised to hear a lot of people speaking Russian all over the place. I feel like we hear it more often than Spanish. Discovering more about Russian old believers has been really interesting, and at first we wondered if there was a secret community of polygamists here. I think a video on ethnic/religious/lifestyle communities around the Willamette would be helpful for people who want to connect or at least be aware of the area's diversity. We have no family or friends here, so we've been trying different meetups and events to make friends. There are so many interesting groups to engage with here!
Great points and I'm so glad others can read this comment to learn more about Salem. Have you found it difficult to connect with people here? When I first located I felt like Salem was cliquey. It was hard to connect with the people of Salem who were born and raised here. What has your experience been?
@@SalemOR It hasn't been super easy, but my spouse and I are pretty introverted anyway. We've gotten to know our neighbors pretty well. It's taken a year or so, but we have BBQs and stuff with them. We've joined some book clubs as well, so we're finding people! We have noticed that there is a bit of cliquey-ness, especially where we are, but it seems to stick mostly to the older generations. We've managed to avoid it. Oregonians always talk about how cliquey their towns are, but trust me, it has NOTHING on Utah! If you aren't Mormon, you basically don't exist. I imagine it gets worse here with the more isolated or small a town is, but Salem really isn't too bad. We've had so many random pleasant conversations with strangers. It really helped put us at ease because we expected the Seattle chill applied to the whole PNW, but it totally doesn't. Salem is so down to earth and real. It's not shiny and new like the hottest housing markets in Utah, but even if people are a little slow to warm up to strangers, I've never felt like Utahns are as genuinely kind as Oregonians!
@@SalemOR I’m 64 I grew up in Eugene, moved to Salem when I was 27 and lived there for almost 20 years now I live in north Albany. My dad’s side of the family came by wagon trains a few years before Oregon became a state in 1859. My mom’s side has been in Oregon since 1942.
Salem is amazing. Homeless are in every town. I just enjoy my 5 days of work for 2 days off just to pay my bills most weeks it's 6 days work one off. I enjoy slavery😂🎉 modern slavery. Makes it sound a tiny bit better
Bend has gone bananas. I don't even know what to think about the cost of living there, it's way too similar to the Bay Area now. I remember when it was just a little hole in the wall town.
Well you left out my neighborhood thank God. Ive lived all over Salem and we found this area by mistake while house hunting. The Lowest of crime. close to downtown and shopping but not close enough to share with all of the homeless people every where. NO! Bridge to cross.. That is a really terrible place if your a doctor or Nurse Ect.. on call and its backed up for hours sometimes with wrecks or crazy people jumping off of the bridge.. you do a good job as a Newbie to Salem but you still need alot of experience to know this place.. its not bad and not the best for sure.. sorry i wont mention my area as we like it as is .. Special and sorta hidden.. Thx
@@SalemOR 2 big things to look atto start..... 1st is that there is only 1 Hospital. I worked there for years. We are very lucky to have the Doctors and great medical staff willing to work here. but as a Monopoly it has a arrogance that it thinks it deserves. very unbecoming. Thank God that Kaiser Med. has a presence to keep it a little under control. its a on going story. 2nd is the Statesman Review. It will hardly ever write a article about Salem hospital that is Negative. Its community news reporting is about what you would expect in Salem. about high school level. Well thats a small start but we really like it here over all. way better then The Rose--Err.. Roach City Portland is now days. what a shame........ stay well.. Oh I forgot about how incompetent the City council has been.. another time........
@@SalemOR Now that the river front park is done its amazing for all kinds of outdoor opportunities.. Hiking within15- 20 miles is awsome or going to the Coast in a hour. Doing a loop from Salem to Lincoln City , down to Newport. then across to Corvalis and I-5. is a really fun day drive with all of the coastal hikes to do.. Its over all a good city close to Portland but far enough away from their leftist criminals. Bend is a nice 2 day get away for a concert and outdoors to.
Salem is more affordable than Portland and as we all know, buying a home is an expensive endeavor. More and more people are looking for more affordable alternatives to living in the large cities and Salem offers exactly that. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. How long have you lived in Salem for?
I grew up in Amity , and looking to retire soon. I used to know Salem very well. just looking for a small SF home for myself and my wife, and NO HOA......... Just some place quite where I can build my amplifiers. Perhaps a conversation in the near future....
