Is it weird to move to Portland Oregon?

You can think of moving to Portland, Oregon as an exciting and unique experience – some might even say weird – depending upon comfort level with progressive politics and hipsters. After all, this is the place where folks commonly raise backyard animals (like chickens) and keep bees.

Are New Yorkers being nice when they move to Portland?

New Yorkers moving to Portland will need an adjustment period to get used to friendliness without an ulterior motive. Portlanders aren’t being nice to take advantage of you; they just think it’s normal to be less guarded.

Why are people moving to Oregon from California?

People are moving to Oregon from California and elsewhere because they want to add their own individual thread to the fabric of what makes Oregon a unique place. We’re all for that. Portland’s Willamette Week reported a little over a year ago that nearly one in five people in Oregon were born in California.

What is it like to live in Oregon?

Well, first and foremost, traffic in Oregon is kind of awful (especially if you live in or near the state’s largest city, Portland). This won’t be a big deal if you’re moving from another large city, but if you’re used to zipping anywhere you want in under 10 minutes, Portland will take some getting used to.

What is it like to live in Portland Oregon?

For many folks, one of the easiest things about living in Portland is the quick access to the Portland International Airport (PDX), which is often rated as one of the best airports in the country. In fact, it was rated the most efficient airport in America in 2017.

Why does Portland feel so comfortable?

Portland feels manageable because it’s not a big city (like our northern sister, Seattle). Portland’s charm isn’t found in towering skyscrapers, but rather the unique neighborhoods throughout the city. The manageable size of Portland makes it very easy to use alternative modes of transportation to get around.