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grasswire

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9. agreed

Sun Jun 24, 2012, 12:51 PM

Jun 2012

Although there is a growing gang presence, Portland does not have any urban ghetto area or areas that are considered dangerous. I have always felt safe in this city, anywhere. I have lived in D.C. and L.A., so I have some experience with crime-ridden areas.

And another bonus -- it's very very hard to get lost! The city is laid out on a grid, and you can always see Mt. Hood and/or the west hills for orientation. In outer counteis, though, all bets are off.

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Looking for tips and advice from people in the Portland area, please. [View all] Systematic Chaos Jun 2012 OP

The cheapest housing is generally East of SE/NE 82nd avenue. laconicsax Jun 2012 #1

east of 82nd avenue is also where crime is a growing problem. grasswire Jun 2012 #2

The crime problem in East Portland is a bit overstated. laconicsax Jun 2012 #4

don't give up grasswire Jun 2012 #3

A few thoughts quakerboy Jun 2012 #5

+1 laconicsax Jun 2012 #6

Yup. quakerboy Jun 2012 #7

agreed grasswire Jun 2012 #9

Heh. quakerboy Jun 2012 #11

perhaps there is a distinction in comparisons grasswire Jun 2012 #13

That is really silly quakerboy Jun 2012 #14

have you lived in Clackamas County? grasswire Jun 2012 #8

My advice comes from quakerboy Jun 2012 #10

I defer to your informed advice. grasswire Jun 2012 #12