I’m originally from the East Coast and I’ve been living in Oregon for a year and a half and I can truly say it is the most beautiful state I’ve ever been in and it’s just really a nice place to be in general. Good people, beautiful landscapes, great outdoor activities, some of the best camping and fishing I’ve ever done in my life. The Oregon coast really is something else. You could literally do something different in the state, every day of the year.
Thank you for this video. I have been telling people for the last 25 years how great it is to live here. Well except for eastern Oregon. I say let Idaho take em. I grew up in South Jersey just minutes from Philly. I love SJ but Oregon is gorgeous and I consider it my home for life! I am 60 yo now so might not be much longer. 🤪🤪🤪🤪
I just visited for 3 weeks, went all over the state and oh boy I want to move there so badly. Everyday since that trip has been just slight sadness of not being able to look out my car window and see beautiful trees and mountains. Did you end up getting a job that caused you to move? I am looking into either Intel or Nike due to my background
Yes, this video speaks of a person that lives in Portland metro and his knowledge of "other Oregon" is Bend, Oregon. 2/3 of Oregon is desert or high plateau. This video is a disservice to Oregon.
@@justinkase454 Oregon east of the Cascades is like Wyoming. 500,000 people, high desert with a few cool mountain ranges. Mostly empty space. That's good if you like the desert. I prefer some vegetation.
There are a LOT of reasons to move to Oregon. It's a beautiful state, moderate weather, great natural sights, fabulous Pacific Coast to tour. It's experiencing problems but they'll be resolved.
@@thetaleofrain I've heard there is a large estate tax, but only if you're estate is over a million dollars lol. But life insurance is counted in that, so, yeah.
Thank you for reminding me why I enjoyed Oregon so much every time I visited. I was truly amazed how friendly the people were. But then, I grew up in New Jersey, so.....
Growing up in the late 70's on Long Island, I worked for a bookstore. We sold a series of books for all 50 States, filled with nice photos. I looked at each book during lunch breaks to determine which State had the best to offer visually. Yep, it was Oregon. BTW, Crater lake is a great place to just disappear. Forever.
Speaking of Crater Lake, I took a photo of the lake many years ago with a standard disposable 35 mm camera before everyone had a smartphone, Even though it was just a cheap camera, the photo came out fantastic. Just the natural beauty of the place.
@@kbanghart I can believe it. In the 1980's when I was 20+ I had a decent 35mm SLR camera. Driving cross country from Ca. to NY, wife and I visited the Grand Canyon. Took great pics. That was the most amazing thing I've ever seen. Crater Lake looks amazing too.
Agree. As someone from Denver currently in Seattle, I love both Oregon and Colorado for all they have to offer. (also I love your profile pic of the one thing that keeps Denver up at night😂)
Summers are more comfortable in Portland than in Denver. Average high of 80 degrees with low humidity and no rain. The quirk is that the extremes are hotter in Portland. Temperatures way above100 degrees, but these hot spells are short-lived. I always found summers in Denver miserably hot.
I LOVE Oregon! I'm in Phoenix now but can't wait to get back to the Northwest it smells so good up there! I used to go with my grandparents to agate Beach and look for stones.
Yeah if you've ever spent anytime there you'll find out the state flower should be the Blackberry bush and the state bird should be the Yellow Jacket bee/wasp. They do make a lot of homemade jams & jellies though.
@Big Dick Black Numerous great ones in Sonoma County too. Russian River brewery, 3rd St Ale works & Bear Republic just to name a few. RR & 3rd St are within crawling distance of each other. Did that one a few times too! A little rough on your knees & elbows though but well worth it!
I'm 15 and I'm currently out of the states but from texas I've been all over when I return I'm getting a job and as soon as I can I'm moving to Oregon I should have enough research done but this video was beautiful. You had me at rain and landscapes and pet friendly and gardening. Just beautiful I finally know what I'm doing in life thank you
I moved here just over a year ago from Kansas and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. Anywhere’s better than Kansas tho. Kinda miss seeing the sun consistently but besides that I love it here
I've been subscribed to you since you started this channel and I gotta say its good to see you thrive over the years. No doubt you will get to a million subs. Anyway I also live in Oregon (Just bought 5 acres in Clatskanie and absolutely love it!) I'm trying to get my folks to move here from NJ so this video is perfect to send to them. Keep doing your thing man, always enjoy your work.
I just looked up Clatskanie on the Zillow app to look at homes for sale, lol because I'm thinking of moving to Oregon, wow its so beautiful there. I'll be downsizing quite a bit though, to get a payment I can afford, plus my kids will all be pretty much out of the house by then. But how's the internet around that town? wherever I move I have to have internet :) and the beach isn't too far, right?
Thanks for this one!! I grew up in Corvallis. I will always consider myself an Oregonian no matter where I live. The coast----what an amazing coast from border to border. If I ever move back, I'm headed to Philomath!
Thanks for the video! I have a sister who has lived in Portland for the better part of 20 years now. I am so jealous; I am stuck in Minnesota (like the culture, hate the cold). It seems like I always find kindred souls when I visit.
I grew up in Oregon and got stationed in Colorado, so I'm just lucky I guess. They are both amazing states. With that said, I think the biggest "pro" for Oregon is how accepting everyone is. I've gotten used to being judged a little bit. That was tough at first, but I think it made me stronger lol. The biggest "con" has to be how much everyone in Oregon is struggling, I mean you had to notice that most towns have few resources, no jobs, and especially for young people it could feel very hopeless. A lot of my high school friends never escaped poverty as adults, even if their parents arrived here 30 years ago with amazing prospects.
I try to apply oregon state university next year, but I always concerned about the local job oppertunities. Thank you for the informative answer,☺ Very helpful.
Born and raised in Oregon (family moved there in 1864 coming west on a wagon train). After I graduated high school in a logging town in 1991 there were NO jobs in the timber industry so I joined the Navy. 20+ years later I retired from the Navy and still couldn't get a decent paying job so I'm in North Dakota working in the oil industry. Thanks to the liberal political environment I don't see the economy recovering any time soon.
@@dundonrl There are plenty of jobs in Oregon - employers are begging for workers - good jobs with good pay. But hey stay in ND - you'll like it better there.
Born & raised in Portland. This video is spot on. I’m a stripper that respects others way of life & I support my no-kill shelters. Great video! Accurate.
I was born here in Portland Oregon 55 years ago and this state and city sucks big time. My best friend from high school Rick J. Best was murdered on the max 4 years ago. Rick and I worked armed security here back in 1998 and the addicts/homeless where a problem back then. Oh the second amendment ha that's a joke now. Multnomah County passed a law some 10-15 years ago that as an armed guard I can only work at FDIC insured banks and that's it oh and I can't carry my duty weapon with me on my hip to and from work I have to lock it up and leave it at the bank. Oh as for the state our current Governor Kate Brown she has made it impossible to get the death sentence. At the time my friend was murdered the killers lawyer waited to make his plea until AFTER Brown changed the law on who can get the death sentence.
Oregon sounds like a place i could live in. I always say i would like to visit certain places you talk about but it seems Oregon has won out just on the many many many sceneries. Thanks Briggs cracking vid.
I’m from Amsterdam, visited Oregon and Portland in 2019. I felt right at home immediately and thinking about moving there ever since. I think it has a lot of things in common with Amsterdam, especially the mentality of people living there and certain laws. The nature/environment surrounding Portland is breathtaking!
@@gherat Literally nothing, I live in Portland and the far right have been shoving a political campaign to smear Portland. It's the "bad blue city." People are dumb.
My wife and I moved to Portland, OR 3 years ago and we love it. Well, Vancouver, WA technically, which is like a suburb of Portland just over the river. I still remember watching every single video I could find about the area, and reading just about everything I could before moving here. Your videos were definitely my favorite, Briggs, and I still pop into your channel to watch your videos every now and then. I hate that Portland has a bad reputation with a lot of people, because honestly Portland is a place that restored my faith in humanity. Writing Portland off due to being offended by people rioting and liberal politics is short sighted. I spent my entire life in Alabama, and I love my home state...but there is no denying that Portland has an energy like no other. The people here are diverse and beautiful. You can totally live your life your own way, and you will be welcomed. Even if you're from California. I love meeting people from CA. There are a lot of people from everywhere here. My best friend here is from North Carolina, and I have several close friends here from Alabama. I have met a lot of kind, genuine people in Portland, and I have had a blast. Really, I have had the best time here. There are good jobs, good food and a ton of things to do no matter what your tastes are. It's a fun place to be. The Pacific Northwest is the best.
@@ayeshasiddiqua5651 I'll be honest I am probably not the best source for that information. haha I will speak generally and try to give some tips on researching which is what I would have to do to get the exact numbers for you, especially if you are planning on moving here. I would say the cost of living in say...Portland. Not as expensive as Seattle, NY, LA, or other major cities. Rent is high just generally, higher near downtown. Depending on your field and what kind of work you are doing you may be able to find jobs where you make enough money to offset the cost. Houses are not cheap. They are about 400,000 at least for an average house in the suburbs. Unless you are rolling in dough, you'll be renting if you live near downtown Portland. Washington does not have income tax, Oregon does not have sales tax. Utilities are pretty inexpensive. Your main cost honestly is going to be housing. Rent, mortgage, whatever. I would suggest looking at jobs around this area, and apartments. Get a good idea that way of what you would most likely earn based off of what sort of work you will be doing, then make a budget based on your needs and then factor in housing based on maybe like the average cost of the rentals you are looking at. Not sure if this helps, I am not very good with this stuff, but there ya go! haha
What a great video and you are hysterical....I was born in Oregon, moved away early and just returned 50 years later....I am discovering Oregon ...thanks for the fun and education!
Hi, Briggs! Great video,as always. I miss my home state of Oregon very much. Best place on Earth, imho. Can't live there anymore cuz of asthma, but will always be on Oregonian at heart. Keep up the great work. Love ya' 🤗✌️
I am originally from LA moved to Oregon when I was 23 and it was so organ friendly it was awesome it has gotten less friendly but still it's very friendly state last time I had to go to LA when I got back home to Oregon I literally kissed the ground I love you Oregon XO
@@babynieve9612 In the summer, it gets down to zero, and, of course in the winter, much colder. (40 below) I know, for Portland is my hometown, lived in and around the area until my folks moved to CA in 1956....then, in the San Juaquine Valley, I finally warmed up! BHE
I've been to Bend Oregon a few times, but it was for nomad meetups. I never thought about moving there and this hasn't changed my mind. I have a lot of friends up there and they love it!
My family and I lived on a mountain top just off Hwy 101 near North Bend. I worked at the military facility on top of the mountain and had the most beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean from our Dispensary. That one year assignment left a lasting impression on me. As an avid outdoor person I was in heaven. From my front door to Ten Mile Lakes it was a few miles of hiking on an old logging road. I would leave early in the morning and be back at lunch with enough trout for the weekend. We had deer and an occasional bear ramble through base housing; never any issues. The entire coastline was a veritable playground and our commander ensured we all enjoyed it. He purchased a fishing boat and a six-wheel drive amphicat for the nearby sand dunes. I hope to return to Oregon after this health plague is over...soon I hope.
My grandparents dairy was a couple miles east of Hauser, and my dad would go up to the air base to play basket ball with the guys stationed there. When there'd be a drill and the siren would go off, they could hear it on the dairy, and my aunt would always freak out, thinking "the Russians were attacking!"
Corvallis is a beautiful place to live. Benton County is historical and home to lots of resorts, custom shops and even great parks for hiking and biking.
Where do you live? I'm thinking about moving to Oregon, currently I live just outside Sacramento, but I would need some place very small because that's all I can afford and I'm downsizing, so something like 1,000 ft² or less.
thanks for the vid - I've lived here for 28 years and didn't know about a lot of the stuff you talked about. Anyway, in Oregon you have access to just about any type of ecosystem - desert, high plains/wheat country, fault block mountains, Rocky Mountain type mountains, volcanic type mountains, major river environment, farm country, coast, rainforest, dry forest, sage habitat, - and all reasonably easy to get to by car. Take your pick. From Portland head east, west, north or south. No matter which direction you head, you will not regret it.
Thank you spreading positivity about Oregon it feels good to know there are some people who appreciate their experiences!! I fell in love with Portland as if it were Paris🤷🏽♀️🤸🏽♀️
I've lived in Southern Oregon 37 years. The last 10 years it has gone down so much. Homeless people, crime, drugs, it's been crazy. Yes Oregon is beautiful but I'm really thinking of moving.
Better check the areas you want to move too before you pull the trigger. You just described 90% of every town in the country. Personally, I'm pushing to move to Salem this year!
I took a road trip down the Oregon coast in 2004 and agree that it's one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. The seafood is great all around Oregon - I had the best salmon burger of my life at a restaurant in Eugene. Also, don't forget all that great Tilamook cheese.
I LOVE Oregon and I grew up in Ashland. Unfortunately, I moved away to be closer to my wife's family. I would give anything to move back but can't afford it. Your sarcasm is awesome and I've always enjoyed your videos. Note to the Veterans who have served in the Military. If you have a service-connected disability rating you may not pay anything for property tax. Look into it. My sister paid an extra $500 a month just in property tax while living in Portland. Good Stuff Briggs!
@Subaru Natsuki Texas is poorly designed state like California, too many freeways. Not only that, run by backward people, and natural disasters, those development and popular business came from "commiefonia"
@@pmotherat Depends. Mexican beers are lagers and are much different than porters and stouts. Negro is a great dark lager and most people act as if lagers are crap beer, but that is simply not true. It is a different beer and are my favorites during summer time right next to pilsners. IPAs, ESBs, and other ales during the fall are wonderful and porters and stouts are great for those snowy months. You will not see many lagers offered in micro brew pubs as they are more complex to make.
1) Also, cities along the Wilamette Valley have significantly lower pests...nearly no Cockroaches, and especially in Portland, the mosquitos are like nonexistant there. Same with Cicadas 2) Low violent crime. Property crime is a bigger issue, though, but you don't need to fear for yourself, just for your stuff 3) Weed. If weed's your cup of tea we got you covered.
I've lived here a long time and if anyone wants to move here, come on in! It's an amazing state! My sister is a brewer at McMenamins in Salem. The beer is amazing! I've been to all fiddy states (humble brag) and the beauty here is one of the best in the US. Come on up and check it out! You can snowboard and surf in the same day! OREGON! Golden Beav!
Hey Briggs, I love your content! I'm always checking to see what is new. Just wondering it has been a while since you have done a video about Oregon. I think about a year ago..and maybe there is no need to but I was wondering about your thoughts about the best places to live in Oregon for like a family of four? (Personal opinion is also great). I'm just checking it out thinking about maybe moving in a few years. Thanks for all you do, Love the videos!
Lived in Oregon for the last 5 years. Near Portland for 3 and then here in Eugene for 2. My favorite thing about Oregon is the nature. It uplifts my mood often and it also makes for clean air and water. Be forewarned- Oregon does have it’s issues. Homeless drug addicts are all over many cities, it is cold and wet for a good chunk of the year, and taxes are high, though we have no sales tax. But overall I am content to stay in Oregon for the foreseeable future. If you get lucky here, it is hard to beat in my opinion...
Oregon is the best state in the USA in my opinion with Washington being #2 and California being #3. I do love it here, but I still think New Zealand is probably a better place to live. Do a video on New Zealand!
This is exactly what I was looking for! I am from Mobile, AL (the rainiest city) and I am looking for a new state to call home that actually has an Autumn (among other things)
I've been looking forward to your take on your new home state. Some very good points I hadn't thought of. I've got lots of cousins who live in Oregon, some of them were originally from California. I'm staying right here on California's Central Coast because I love it but I always love hearing about other states and areas, especially from Briggs. Nice video.
We are a couple of years from retirement and you just placed Oregon on the top three contender list. I just hope you don't fault us for being from Socal.
we won't fault you if you promise not to 1. look in a window of a real estate company here and say....."oh my God...it's so cheap...this same home would be 3Million in SoCal" then smugly laugh......2. Ask anyone if they are a Trumper....3. Drive like an idiot...4.keep voting democrat. 5.Finally, don't act like you're the first person from "the big city" to move here....we're all from big cities...Other than that...come on up!
I am not big beer drinker but man do I like living in Oregon. Electric vehicle manufacture Arcimoto is in Eugene Oregon. This company was found exclusivly to make 3 wheeled electric vehicles. The out doprs are also fantastic. Just in Medford Oregon, you have plenty of city parks to choose from.
I live on the Northwest Coast of Spain (Europe) and Oregon´s landscapes look a lot like my hometown´s (we are also similar to Irland: culture, weather, green landscapes and all that stuff...). We have a lotta rain and a lot of green too and I personally love beer so I think I´m gonna have to move to Oregon and spend sometime at all the breweries!!! 😜. Nature and beer...great combination, hahahaha!!!. Now seriously...thanks for sharing, great job!!!.
Hey there, I love your channel. I've been watching you for a couple years. Great content and subject matter. I've got a question, if I may. I'm looking to Homestead and I really like Oregon a lot. I have researched and Oregon ranks really high for one of the best places to Honestead. I was wondering if there was a certain area of Oregon that you would reccomend for Homesteading? Thank you kindly.
We are in between moving to Oregon or Colorado. I love the way Oregon cost looks it is amazing. However the wife is a fan of the weather in colorado. If you ever have a chance to do a comparison video of the two I would be supper happy.
That's a tough choice. I lived close to Fort Collins in CO and CO is fabulous. Family also loves the PNW. We can't decide where to retire. Currently in North Bay area CA. Also wonderful.
As someone who has lived in both states, I choose Oregon. I currently live in Colorado Springs, but will be moving back to Oregon this year. Miss the green, ocean, etc. The weather overall in Colorado Springs is pretty nice. You get snow, but it melts within a few days.
@@adamjohnson7325I never been to Oregon or Colorado. Although we'll be going to Colorado here this April. Colorado looks pretty cool I like the outdoor stuff there but from the video that was on here obviously Oregon has basically the same stuff but it also possesses the ocean. The ocean has grown on me tremendously. I'm from Pennsylvania and recently moved to South Carolina but South Carolina kind of sucks. So I would like to see Oregon for some reason it reminds me a little bit of Ireland.
@@rvodyssey9223 I agree. I feel like I need the option of being able to drive to the ocean. 2 hours is ok. I lived in WY for 6 years, and almost went full crazy.
I was born in Portland in 1940 and grew up in the surrounding areas. In 1950 my folks moved to Laurelwood and for a short time I attended 5th grade in Gaston, but eventually ended up transferring to Hill School, which is two miles from Laurelwood and ended up walking there, (Two miles each way) attending grades 5 through 7....then my folks moved to Carlton. I've went back many times over the years and revisited it, but it has been boarded up for years, if not for decades. BHE
I visited Oregon in October it’s truly beautiful! the whole vibe in that state is so chill and nice, it was lovely the only thing I didn’t like that much was the lack of diversity.
Portland has a lot of ethnic diversity. Large Hispanic, oriental, eastern European and middle eastern population. But a very small black population. I can't speak of the rest of the state.
When Briggs spoke in surprise that a liberal state like Oregon would have gun-friendly laws it brought back a memory. I had recently left "the nest" and got a job with the Federal Government in military procurement. I regularly ate with two people, who liked to talk politics. One was a major in the US Army, as one might expect he was conservative. The other, a civilian Federal employee as was I, was liberal. One day the topic of gun control came up. Much to my surprise the conservative Army officer was pro-gun control. The liberal civilian took the NRA's position that he should be able carry his pistol wherever he wanted and the Government should butt out of it. I was surprised. I learned that humans are very complex and unpredictable and cannot be pigeon holed easily.
I moved from SoCal like 18 years ago because it’s beautiful forests, clean air, less crowded and coastline. I would never want it to be like that. Influx of Northern California’s trying to get away from Silicone valley in the ridiculous prices are what’s making this state into crap in the big city’s .
I lived in Oregon for 20 years. First in college in Eugene, then Portland and then Eugene again. Loved it but willamette valley is terrible for my allergies so I moved to Colorado!
Most of forests burned down in 2020, the rain never stops, now it's crowded and traffic is as insane the income taxes! Come visit but please don't stay..........
Hey Briggs, question which one of these cities would you say is good in your opinion. Madras, OR, Eugene, OR, Ontario, OR, Troutdale, OR, Boardman, OR, Klamath Falls, OR. I may have a job opportunity and just wanted to know where to look at for safety and cost of living. Thank you Briggs.
I love your lists/videos. I'm fairly new to your channel but your lists are always well researched. I would love it if you would do a list of the best states to live for the LGBTQ community. Thanks for all the great videos.
Good idea! And best cities too! Portland, Olympia, Seattle, Palm Springs, San Francisco, LA, are some of the top cities that I know but I'm sure there are more. Miami and NYC too?
Oregon is your adopted state. Based of some of your videos California is your home state although I can certainly understand not wanting to remember that California is my home state too. Fortunately I now have an adopted state I’m much happier with. Also, actually Oregon, at least western Oregon is very judgmental just about different viewpoints then most people think of when they talk about being judgmental.
@Nun of the Above nah they are both still incredibly racist my entire family and pretty much everyone in the town I live in are hardcore racist favorite word being the the n word it's pretty common where I live to see skin heads and people with racist tattoos ( I live in Texas also have family in Louisiana and lived there a bit)
Ok I know your not going to read this but I live in Oregon too, actually the SW side of Beaverton. I love it here. I always have. And there’s some stuff on here I didn’t k ow people would like this place for 😂. Love your vids and always will while also helping out a fellow Oregonian.
Oregon and Colorado are THE American places that whole USA should aspire to be if they ever want to catch up with modern western society with proper laws, safety, education and living standarts. Oregon and Colorado are the closest to European living standarts you can get. For nearly a year I lived in Texas and had to move to Oregon for another 3 years. It was like moving from American hell to American heaven everything happening around. People, laws, even weather, beautiful nature oh my. I'm conservative myself(in civilised world manner..not US two party divided model) but southern America taught me to hate republicans. Well....some people from Portland taught me to hate left too xD But overall. Americans are great people if you left out both extremists far left and right (republicans are much worse in this. We could all see that from behind the sea in recent times. And I can say it objectively out loud even unlike the most born Americans that never went outside their state). Oregon will always be in my heart now watching back from Austria :)
Oregon's K-12 system is the 6th worst in the nation. No one should aspire to that. And more people move to Texas each year than any other state. In fact the five most desirable states in the country are all red, full of those hated Republicans. Apparently most folks in the US want nothing to do with "European living standarts".
I took a look at two places. Bend, OR or Silver Summit, UT. Ultimately I went with Silver Summit as it's a bit sunnier year round. Quite close to Salt Lake City and the skiing in and around Park City. Bend was nice though.
@@Lex-Rex Why are you all weird and judgy? What if people grew up there and never pump their gas, and don't really remember how to do it exactly? Plus they probably do, you're just being stupid.
@@Lex-Rex the gas pumping thing came about due to the spotted owl. When the environmentalist were able to shut down the mills unemployment rose to unsustainable levels. People have to work. No, Oregonians are not too stupid to pump their own gas. Some outsiders are so arrogant they really can’t see the purpose of it past their upturned noses.
Moved here in 2018 from Illinois. Thinking of moving elsewhere due to state income taxes. Although I, too, enjoy not having to pay sales taxes, that is something I have some control over. I can just curb my spending.
Yep I recently retired here. Goose Hollow. Be yourself ✅ Very friendly people✅ Reasonable cost of living ✅ Good doughnuts ✅ The current situation with Covid /Homeless problem/anarchist/ and so on. Could be temporary Can be overlooked. IF. A quirky weird environment is for you. Hwy 101 is beyond beautiful and the snow stays in the mountains away from Portland. How can we describe that strange rain but not rain stuff. Lots of small restaurants You never have to cook. Portland is one of the most walkable cities I have ever seen. I would suggest if you want perfect move to Singapore.
I still look forward to moving here, maybe Washington, Wyoming Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Arizona, or I might stay in the northeast . It’s hard to decide
I’m from the PDX “4th and Flanders st.” to be exact haha. But I never knew about the beaver on the other side of the state flag. How did I miss that haha. Great videos!
I’m originally from the East Coast and I’ve been living in Oregon for a year and a half and I can truly say it is the most beautiful state I’ve ever been in and it’s just really a nice place to be in general. Good people, beautiful landscapes, great outdoor activities, some of the best camping and fishing I’ve ever done in my life. The Oregon coast really is something else. You could literally do something different in the state, every day of the year.
Go back home or die
Thank you for this video. I have been telling people for the last 25 years how great it is to live here. Well except for eastern Oregon. I say let Idaho take em. I grew up in South Jersey just minutes from Philly. I love SJ but Oregon is gorgeous and I consider it my home for life! I am 60 yo now so might not be much longer. 🤪🤪🤪🤪
I just visited for 3 weeks, went all over the state and oh boy I want to move there so badly. Everyday since that trip has been just slight sadness of not being able to look out my car window and see beautiful trees and mountains. Did you end up getting a job that caused you to move? I am looking into either Intel or Nike due to my background
#10 is the reason that speaks to me. Oregon has forests, volcanoes, mountains. It also has deserts.
@@AuroraBoarder1 theres gold in them hills
And a killer coast. Travel the PCH all the way up the length of Oregon and enjoy.
Yes, this video speaks of a person that lives in Portland metro and his knowledge of "other Oregon" is Bend, Oregon. 2/3 of Oregon is desert or high plateau. This video is a disservice to Oregon.
@@justinkase454 Well in all fairness, the rest of Oregon is probably Republican right? So they can get lost lol
@@justinkase454 Oregon east of the Cascades is like Wyoming. 500,000 people, high desert with a few cool mountain ranges. Mostly empty space. That's good if you like the desert. I prefer some vegetation.
There are a LOT of reasons to move to Oregon. It's a beautiful state, moderate weather, great natural sights, fabulous Pacific Coast to tour. It's experiencing problems but they'll be resolved.
is there no income tax here?
@@thetaleofrain I've heard there is a large estate tax, but only if you're estate is over a million dollars lol. But life insurance is counted in that, so, yeah.
I'm coming for the strip clubs
@@thetaleofrain OR has a steep income tax, but if you are retired, they do not tax social security.
If its Brown flush it down
Thank you for reminding me why I enjoyed Oregon so much every time I visited. I was truly amazed how friendly the people were. But then, I grew up in New Jersey, so.....
Oregon to me is like Colorado (my current state) but with an ocean.
Our weather is much better in Colorado.
@@Lex-Rex Some may dispute that.
Two best states in whole America
@@GiacoC See my comment right above yours.
@@Lex-Rex personally dont agree. It may not be as sunny in the pnw but it’s lush which i prefer.
Born and raised in Oregon until I moved to SC 4 months ago..... and here I am, ready to move back LOL Oregon is truly a gem.
Growing up in the late 70's on Long Island, I worked for a bookstore. We sold a series of books for all 50 States, filled with nice photos. I looked at each book during lunch breaks to determine which State had the best to offer visually. Yep, it was Oregon. BTW, Crater lake is a great place to just disappear. Forever.
Missing 411 reference? Lol
Speaking of Crater Lake, I took a photo of the lake many years ago with a standard disposable 35 mm camera before everyone had a smartphone, Even though it was just a cheap camera, the photo came out fantastic. Just the natural beauty of the place.
@@kbanghart I can believe it. In the 1980's when I was 20+ I had a decent 35mm SLR camera. Driving cross country from Ca. to NY, wife and I visited the Grand Canyon. Took great pics. That was the most amazing thing I've ever seen. Crater Lake looks amazing too.
Go to downtown Portland.
@@whatevergina9401 I've heard Portland was beautiful before the thugs came in. Maybe it can be repaired when Biden-Harris is out.
If I didn’t already live in Denver, I would move to Oregon. Such a beautiful state
I'm in Denver also, and Oregon is my third choice, if I couldn't live in Denver and couldn't afford San Diego.
That's a tough one, though.
Agree. As someone from Denver currently in Seattle, I love both Oregon and Colorado for all they have to offer.
(also I love your profile pic of the one thing that keeps Denver up at night😂)
Summers are more comfortable in Portland than in Denver. Average high of 80 degrees with low humidity and no rain. The quirk is that the extremes are hotter in Portland. Temperatures way above100 degrees, but these hot spells are short-lived. I always found summers in Denver miserably hot.
@@thomasschellberg4235 haha I’m from Las Vegas where the average temperature is 104 I’ll love Denver
I LOVE Oregon! I'm in Phoenix now but can't wait to get back to the Northwest it smells so good up there! I used to go with my grandparents to agate Beach and look for stones.
I live in Goodyear and my husband and I are thinking about moving our family there.
I’ve watched you for 4 years and now live here and work in cannabis industry thank you so much for all the info
It's fitting that Oregon has alot of breweries. Oregon grows alot of hops and barley, local ingredients are readily available for making beer.
It's like it was hand-crafted for brewers.
@@MrJames1471 The Northwest as a whole was made for brewers. Hops and barley grow well in the region.
Yeah if you've ever spent anytime there you'll find out the state flower should be the Blackberry bush and the state bird should be the Yellow Jacket bee/wasp. They do make a lot of homemade jams & jellies though.
Yep, Oregon does put out some killer craft brews.
@Big Dick Black Numerous great ones in Sonoma County too. Russian River brewery, 3rd St Ale works & Bear Republic just to name a few. RR & 3rd St are within crawling distance of each other. Did that one a few times too! A little rough on your knees & elbows though but well worth it!
I'm 15 and I'm currently out of the states but from texas I've been all over when I return I'm getting a job and as soon as I can I'm moving to Oregon I should have enough research done but this video was beautiful. You had me at rain and landscapes and pet friendly and gardening. Just beautiful I finally know what I'm doing in life thank you
I moved here just over a year ago from Kansas and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. Anywhere’s better than Kansas tho.
Kinda miss seeing the sun consistently but besides that I love it here
Lol so Kansas is as bad as it seems? I mean, just seems like it's flat, with endless fields and tornadoes.
I've been subscribed to you since you started this channel and I gotta say its good to see you thrive over the years. No doubt you will get to a million subs. Anyway I also live in Oregon (Just bought 5 acres in Clatskanie and absolutely love it!) I'm trying to get my folks to move here from NJ so this video is perfect to send to them. Keep doing your thing man, always enjoy your work.
I just looked up Clatskanie on the Zillow app to look at homes for sale, lol because I'm thinking of moving to Oregon, wow its so beautiful there. I'll be downsizing quite a bit though, to get a payment I can afford, plus my kids will all be pretty much out of the house by then. But how's the internet around that town? wherever I move I have to have internet :) and the beach isn't too far, right?
Thanks for this one!! I grew up in Corvallis. I will always consider myself an Oregonian no matter where I live. The coast----what an amazing coast from border to border. If I ever move back, I'm headed to Philomath!
Corvallis has fallen apart.
No sales taxes, beautiful scenery, liberal state, nice people - what's not to like about Oregon! I've lived here all my life.
Thanks for the video! I have a sister who has lived in Portland for the better part of 20 years now. I am so jealous; I am stuck in Minnesota (like the culture, hate the cold). It seems like I always find kindred souls when I visit.
I grew up in Oregon and got stationed in Colorado, so I'm just lucky I guess. They are both amazing states. With that said, I think the biggest "pro" for Oregon is how accepting everyone is. I've gotten used to being judged a little bit. That was tough at first, but I think it made me stronger lol. The biggest "con" has to be how much everyone in Oregon is struggling, I mean you had to notice that most towns have few resources, no jobs, and especially for young people it could feel very hopeless. A lot of my high school friends never escaped poverty as adults, even if their parents arrived here 30 years ago with amazing prospects.
I try to apply oregon state university next year, but I always concerned about the local job oppertunities. Thank you for the informative answer,☺ Very helpful.
Born and raised in Oregon (family moved there in 1864 coming west on a wagon train). After I graduated high school in a logging town in 1991 there were NO jobs in the timber industry so I joined the Navy. 20+ years later I retired from the Navy and still couldn't get a decent paying job so I'm in North Dakota working in the oil industry. Thanks to the liberal political environment I don't see the economy recovering any time soon.
wow, that's really a problem! thanks for shearing!
@@dundonrl There are plenty of jobs in Oregon - employers are begging for workers - good jobs with good pay. But hey stay in ND - you'll like it better there.
I lived in Oregon for 10 years and I've only met a couple of jerks
Highest sex offenders per capita outta any state....ew
Must have stayed in the wilderness or at home.
You must be in eastern oregon then , lucky you , head to the valley of doom , good luck geting anybody to wave and say high !
@@loaded.357 I know female sex offenders are really getting out of hand in Portland
CAP 🧢
Born & raised in Portland. This video is spot on. I’m a stripper that respects others way of life & I support my no-kill shelters. Great video! Accurate.
What is it with Portland and strip clubs? Its strange to me that they have more strip clubs than anyone
Thank-you for YOUR SERVICE! I'm a stripper customer with fond memories!
@@rayjohnson4662 lol. She a s stripper not a veteran
@@nlellison99 bahahahaha this comment killed me
I was born here in Portland Oregon 55 years ago and this state and city sucks big time. My best friend from high school Rick J. Best was murdered on the max 4 years ago. Rick and I worked armed security here back in 1998 and the addicts/homeless where a problem back then. Oh the second amendment ha that's a joke now. Multnomah County passed a law some 10-15 years ago that as an armed guard I can only work at FDIC insured banks and that's it oh and I can't carry my duty weapon with me on my hip to and from work I have to lock it up and leave it at the bank. Oh as for the state our current Governor Kate Brown she has made it impossible to get the death sentence. At the time my friend was murdered the killers lawyer waited to make his plea until AFTER Brown changed the law on who can get the death sentence.
Oregon sounds like a place i could live in. I always say i would like to visit certain places you talk about but it seems Oregon has won out just on the many many many sceneries.
Thanks Briggs cracking vid.
You should go oregon is so beautiful
I’m from Amsterdam, visited Oregon and Portland in 2019. I felt right at home immediately and thinking about moving there ever since. I think it has a lot of things in common with Amsterdam, especially the mentality of people living there and certain laws. The nature/environment surrounding Portland is breathtaking!
not anymore :(
@@mrliable9703 What’s it like now? How did it chance so fast?
@@gherat why would anyone move from High class artistic city like Amsterdam to city like hellhole Portland lol it is a downgrade!!!
@@gherat Literally nothing, I live in Portland and the far right have been shoving a political campaign to smear Portland. It's the "bad blue city." People are dumb.
@@hermeslein6614 There is so much more to Oregon than Portland
My wife and I moved to Portland, OR 3 years ago and we love it. Well, Vancouver, WA technically, which is like a suburb of Portland just over the river. I still remember watching every single video I could find about the area, and reading just about everything I could before moving here. Your videos were definitely my favorite, Briggs, and I still pop into your channel to watch your videos every now and then.
I hate that Portland has a bad reputation with a lot of people, because honestly Portland is a place that restored my faith in humanity. Writing Portland off due to being offended by people rioting and liberal politics is short sighted. I spent my entire life in Alabama, and I love my home state...but there is no denying that Portland has an energy like no other. The people here are diverse and beautiful. You can totally live your life your own way, and you will be welcomed. Even if you're from California. I love meeting people from CA. There are a lot of people from everywhere here. My best friend here is from North Carolina, and I have several close friends here from Alabama. I have met a lot of kind, genuine people in Portland, and I have had a blast.
Really, I have had the best time here. There are good jobs, good food and a ton of things to do no matter what your tastes are. It's a fun place to be. The Pacific Northwest is the best.
Hey . Can you share the living cost of Oregon? Like the taxes, mortgage, rents , wages and all?
@@ayeshasiddiqua5651 I'll be honest I am probably not the best source for that information. haha I will speak generally and try to give some tips on researching which is what I would have to do to get the exact numbers for you, especially if you are planning on moving here. I would say the cost of living in say...Portland. Not as expensive as Seattle, NY, LA, or other major cities. Rent is high just generally, higher near downtown. Depending on your field and what kind of work you are doing you may be able to find jobs where you make enough money to offset the cost. Houses are not cheap. They are about 400,000 at least for an average house in the suburbs. Unless you are rolling in dough, you'll be renting if you live near downtown Portland. Washington does not have income tax, Oregon does not have sales tax. Utilities are pretty inexpensive.
Your main cost honestly is going to be housing. Rent, mortgage, whatever. I would suggest looking at jobs around this area, and apartments. Get a good idea that way of what you would most likely earn based off of what sort of work you will be doing, then make a budget based on your needs and then factor in housing based on maybe like the average cost of the rentals you are looking at.
Not sure if this helps, I am not very good with this stuff, but there ya go! haha
Thank U so much for sharing bc I will be moving to Portland next year!!
Super,duper exXxcited!!!
What a great video and you are hysterical....I was born in Oregon, moved away early and just returned 50 years later....I am discovering Oregon ...thanks for the fun and education!
Hi, Briggs! Great video,as always. I miss my home state of Oregon very much. Best place on Earth, imho. Can't live there anymore cuz of asthma, but will always be on Oregonian at heart. Keep up the great work. Love ya' 🤗✌️
Born and raised here. This is all true. There is no state like Oregon. American paradise.
I mean, there’s california and w ashington which are equally just as beautiful
Oregon is so cool!
It’s very safe and lots of people are nice. So many beautiful places!
Thank U !!!
I am originally from LA moved to Oregon when I was 23 and it was so organ friendly it was awesome it has gotten less friendly but still it's very friendly state last time I had to go to LA when I got back home to Oregon I literally kissed the ground I love you Oregon XO
How cold does oregon get?
@@babynieve9612 In the summer, it gets down to zero, and, of course in the winter, much colder. (40 below) I know, for Portland is my hometown, lived in and around the area until my folks moved to CA in 1956....then, in the San Juaquine Valley, I finally warmed up! BHE
I've been to Bend Oregon a few times, but it was for nomad meetups. I never thought about moving there and this hasn't changed my mind. I have a lot of friends up there and they love it!
Bends amazing. Super expensive right now tho 😬
So...did you get bent while in bend? Or did you have to go to the capital and let the city council take care of that?
@@binkysteaver9880 you are a strange puppy
Sounds like you’re on a real bender, like your bent on getting bent.
That would be great if this channel could do a segment on Eugene, OR. Been considering a move down there from Seattle, WA
My family and I lived on a mountain top just off Hwy 101 near North Bend. I worked at the military facility on top of the mountain and had the most beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean from our Dispensary. That one year assignment left a lasting impression on me. As an avid outdoor person I was in heaven. From my front door to Ten Mile Lakes it was a few miles of hiking on an old logging road. I would leave early in the morning and be back at lunch with enough trout for the weekend. We had deer and an occasional bear ramble through base housing; never any issues. The entire coastline was a veritable playground and our commander ensured we all enjoyed it. He purchased a fishing boat and a six-wheel drive amphicat for the nearby sand dunes. I hope to return to Oregon after this health plague is over...soon I hope.
My grandparents dairy was a couple miles east of Hauser, and my dad would go up to the air base to play basket ball with the guys stationed there. When there'd be a drill and the siren would go off, they could hear it on the dairy, and my aunt would always freak out, thinking "the Russians were attacking!"
Corvallis is a beautiful place to live. Benton County is historical and home to lots of resorts, custom shops and even great parks for hiking and biking.
Moved here from California and the people are super friendly for sure. I love it here
Where do you live? I'm thinking about moving to Oregon, currently I live just outside Sacramento, but I would need some place very small because that's all I can afford and I'm downsizing, so something like 1,000 ft² or less.
@@kbanghart highest per captia of sex offenders Oregon has so watch out but then again most democrat states are full of pedophiles and criminals..
@@loaded.357 sounds exactly like something a typical Trump supporter would say.
@@kbanghart and you wonder why people don't like Progressive cities like Portland.. People like you walk around saying stupid shit like that.
@@Killswitch1411 aww I must have upset you, sorry about that
Looking forward to this. Your videos helped me move here three years ago and maybe this one will help me stay XD
Born in west side of Oregon, and I agree with this whole video. Great state to travel/live in
What a great video and full of information! Thanks!
I was born many moons ago in Hillsboro. But been all my life in SoCal. I would love to move back ! Love the farms, rain & hiking !
thanks for the vid - I've lived here for 28 years and didn't know about a lot of the stuff you talked about. Anyway, in Oregon you have access to just about any type of ecosystem - desert, high plains/wheat country, fault block mountains, Rocky Mountain type mountains, volcanic type mountains, major river environment, farm country, coast, rainforest, dry forest, sage habitat, - and all reasonably easy to get to by car. Take your pick. From Portland head east, west, north or south. No matter which direction you head, you will not regret it.
Thank you spreading positivity about Oregon it feels good to know there are some people who appreciate their experiences!! I fell in love with Portland as if it were Paris🤷🏽♀️🤸🏽♀️
Awesome. Thanks for anothe great video. Oregon seems beautiful!
I've lived in Southern Oregon 37 years. The last 10 years it has gone down so much. Homeless people, crime, drugs, it's been crazy. Yes Oregon is beautiful but I'm really thinking of moving.
No where to go but down 👎🏼
Better check the areas you want to move too before you pull the trigger. You just described 90% of every town in the country. Personally, I'm pushing to move to Salem this year!
Where were you born?
I agree.
Good stuff...thanks
Beaverton Oregon is checking in
I took a road trip down the Oregon coast in 2004 and agree that it's one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. The seafood is great all around Oregon - I had the best salmon burger of my life at a restaurant in Eugene. Also, don't forget all that great Tilamook cheese.
That's right, he forgot Tillamook! Wisconsin? What's that?
I LOVE Oregon and I grew up in Ashland. Unfortunately, I moved away to be closer to my wife's family. I would give anything to move back but can't afford it. Your sarcasm is awesome and I've always enjoyed your videos. Note to the Veterans who have served in the Military. If you have a service-connected disability rating you may not pay anything for property tax. Look into it. My sister paid an extra $500 a month just in property tax while living in Portland. Good Stuff Briggs!
You forgot to mention how expensive it's getting to live out here!!!!!
It's getting that way everywhere. Except maybe the crappy southern States
@Jarritos *power outage has entered the chat*
@Subaru Natsuki Texas is ass
@Subaru Natsuki Texas is poorly designed state like California, too many freeways.
Not only that, run by backward people, and natural disasters, those development and popular business came from "commiefonia"
@Subaru Natsuki texas and california suck
Really great video I enjoyed it, however I do believe you were showing Mount Rainier in Washington State when you were talking about Mount Hood.
I agree with you! Dark beer is the best. Modelo Negro is my favorite.
Modelo Negro is probably on the bottom of the dark beer list.
@@Dangic23 which ones are better? I’ve never ventured past modelo.
@@pmotherat
I'm not a drinker....probably 1 beer every 2-3 months.
But when I visit breweries, I do take advantage of the free tastings.
@@pmotherat Depends. Mexican beers are lagers and are much different than porters and stouts. Negro is a great dark lager and most people act as if lagers are crap beer, but that is simply not true. It is a different beer and are my favorites during summer time right next to pilsners. IPAs, ESBs, and other ales during the fall are wonderful and porters and stouts are great for those snowy months. You will not see many lagers offered in micro brew pubs as they are more complex to make.
1) Also, cities along the Wilamette Valley have significantly lower pests...nearly no Cockroaches, and especially in Portland, the mosquitos are like nonexistant there. Same with Cicadas
2) Low violent crime. Property crime is a bigger issue, though, but you don't need to fear for yourself, just for your stuff
3) Weed. If weed's your cup of tea we got you covered.
I keep hearing on the news that there is an overwhelming population of cockroaches in Portland.
@@gfyyoutube7702 Well I live there (and have all my life) and have never seen one in my entire life
@@gfyyoutube7702 been here 5 years never seen cockaroaches. Now ants? You on your own
@@gfyyoutube7702 I got the reference ;-)
Love your videos man! You should
Do a video on Salem and Eugene.
I've lived here a long time and if anyone wants to move here, come on in! It's an amazing state! My sister is a brewer at McMenamins in Salem. The beer is amazing! I've been to all fiddy states (humble brag) and the beauty here is one of the best in the US. Come on up and check it out! You can snowboard and surf in the same day! OREGON! Golden Beav!
I love McMenamin ‘s. ❤️
Hey Briggs, I love your content! I'm always checking to see what is new. Just wondering it has been a while since you have done a video about Oregon. I think about a year ago..and maybe there is no need to but I was wondering about your thoughts about the best places to live in Oregon for like a family of four? (Personal opinion is also great). I'm just checking it out thinking about maybe moving in a few years. Thanks for all you do, Love the videos!
Lived in Oregon for the last 5 years. Near Portland for 3 and then here in Eugene for 2. My favorite thing about Oregon is the nature. It uplifts my mood often and it also makes for clean air and water. Be forewarned- Oregon does have it’s issues. Homeless drug addicts are all over many cities, it is cold and wet for a good chunk of the year, and taxes are high, though we have no sales tax. But overall I am content to stay in Oregon for the foreseeable future. If you get lucky here, it is hard to beat in my opinion...
If you get very lucky or come from money.
Oregon is the best state in the USA in my opinion with Washington being #2 and California being #3. I do love it here, but I still think New Zealand is probably a better place to live. Do a video on New Zealand!
New zealand is nice, though a tad isolated
This is exactly what I was looking for! I am from Mobile, AL (the rainiest city) and I am looking for a new state to call home that actually has an Autumn (among other things)
Good Evening!
Are U there yet?
Please tell Me how U LOVE it there in Oregon?!?
Great video. Positive list. Highlights about employment very interesting.
I love the Oregon coast! :)
Its where I call home. Rain is over blown but the gray skies aren't. Everyone has good skin.
I've been looking forward to your take on your new home state. Some very good points I hadn't thought of. I've got lots of cousins who live in Oregon, some of them were originally from California. I'm staying right here on California's Central Coast because I love it but I always love hearing about other states and areas, especially from Briggs. Nice video.
I love the Central Coast! I visit often and would love to live there.
We are a couple of years from retirement and you just placed Oregon on the top three contender list. I just hope you don't fault us for being from Socal.
Anybody that would criticize a person simply for where they came from should be ignored.
we won't fault you if you promise not to 1. look in a window of a real estate company here and say....."oh my God...it's so cheap...this same home would be 3Million in SoCal" then smugly laugh......2. Ask anyone if they are a Trumper....3. Drive like an idiot...4.keep voting democrat. 5.Finally, don't act like you're the first person from "the big city" to move here....we're all from big cities...Other than that...come on up!
I am not big beer drinker but man do I like living in Oregon. Electric vehicle manufacture Arcimoto is in Eugene Oregon. This company was found exclusivly to make 3 wheeled electric vehicles. The out doprs are also fantastic. Just in Medford Oregon, you have plenty of city parks to choose from.
I live on the Northwest Coast of Spain (Europe) and Oregon´s landscapes look a lot like my hometown´s (we are also similar to Irland: culture, weather, green landscapes and all that stuff...). We have a lotta rain and a lot of green too and I personally love beer so I think I´m gonna have to move to Oregon and spend sometime at all the breweries!!! 😜. Nature and beer...great combination, hahahaha!!!. Now seriously...thanks for sharing, great job!!!.
Honestly the best positive Oregon video I’ve seen 😁👍🏼 Thx for putting it out there.
Hey there, I love your channel. I've been watching you for a couple years. Great content and subject matter. I've got a question, if I may. I'm looking to Homestead and I really like Oregon a lot. I have researched and Oregon ranks really high for one of the best places to Honestead. I was wondering if there was a certain area of Oregon that you would reccomend for Homesteading? Thank you kindly.
Here for the comments :)
I moved here to Oregon, from Australia. I love it here. I picked a very good state to move to. Hit the bullseye on the first go, you might say.
We are in between moving to Oregon or Colorado. I love the way Oregon cost looks it is amazing. However the wife is a fan of the weather in colorado. If you ever have a chance to do a comparison video of the two I would be supper happy.
The southern and mountain areas get lots of snow.
That's a tough choice.
I lived close to Fort Collins in CO and CO is fabulous.
Family also loves the PNW.
We can't decide where to retire.
Currently in North Bay area CA.
Also wonderful.
As someone who has lived in both states, I choose Oregon. I currently live in Colorado Springs, but will be moving back to Oregon this year. Miss the green, ocean, etc. The weather overall in Colorado Springs is pretty nice. You get snow, but it melts within a few days.
@@adamjohnson7325I never been to Oregon or Colorado. Although we'll be going to Colorado here this April. Colorado looks pretty cool I like the outdoor stuff there but from the video that was on here obviously Oregon has basically the same stuff but it also possesses the ocean. The ocean has grown on me tremendously. I'm from Pennsylvania and recently moved to South Carolina but South Carolina kind of sucks. So I would like to see Oregon for some reason it reminds me a little bit of Ireland.
@@rvodyssey9223
I agree.
I feel like I need the option of being able to drive to the ocean.
2 hours is ok.
I lived in WY for 6 years, and almost went full crazy.
I was born in Portland in 1940 and grew up in the surrounding areas. In 1950 my folks moved to Laurelwood and for a short time I attended 5th grade in Gaston, but eventually ended up transferring to Hill School, which is two miles from Laurelwood and ended up walking there, (Two miles each way) attending grades 5 through 7....then my folks moved to Carlton. I've went back many times over the years and revisited it, but it has been boarded up for years, if not for decades. BHE
I visited Oregon in October it’s truly beautiful! the whole vibe in that state is so chill and nice, it was lovely the only thing I didn’t like that much was the lack of diversity.
Soo true
Portland has a lot of ethnic diversity. Large Hispanic, oriental, eastern European and middle eastern population. But a very small black population. I can't speak of the rest of the state.
Its because you love bbc lol
Asians are treated poorly here..
Lack of diversity? You mean too many white people, which is pretty racist.
Thanks Briggs! I might not to retire in your state, but I definitely want to come and visit before I make any final decisions.
I'm planning on moving to either Oregon or Washington. Do you have a video comparing the two? If so can I get a link? Thanks for the time.
They are very similar! But they would never admit it 😉
Very similar. Although Seattle is a major, major high-tech city.
When Briggs spoke in surprise that a liberal state like Oregon would have gun-friendly laws it brought back a memory. I had recently left "the nest" and got a job with the Federal Government in military procurement. I regularly ate with two people, who liked to talk politics. One was a major in the US Army, as one might expect he was conservative. The other, a civilian Federal employee as was I, was liberal. One day the topic of gun control came up. Much to my surprise the conservative Army officer was pro-gun control. The liberal civilian took the NRA's position that he should be able carry his pistol wherever he wanted and the Government should butt out of it. I was surprised. I learned that humans are very complex and unpredictable and cannot be pigeon holed easily.
The US Army guy has likely used guns to kill people. The federal employee has shot at cans. So that explains that.
No what you learned was conservative hypocrisy...
Californians might be accepted more if they wouldn't try to turn Oregon into what they just left
Amen on that. 👍
I moved from SoCal like 18 years ago because it’s beautiful forests, clean air, less crowded and coastline. I would never want it to be like that. Influx of Northern California’s trying to get away from Silicone valley in the ridiculous prices are what’s making this state into crap in the big city’s .
Exactly 🙌🏻
Exactly
I live in California, and I love this state and I love Oregon, I'll still vote blue no matter where I live though.
Wow this was so good thank you
I lived in Oregon for 20 years. First in college in Eugene, then Portland and then Eugene again. Loved it but willamette valley is terrible for my allergies so I moved to Colorado!
Color Red ,I don’t like,
Yamhill County has some nice microbrewery in the county. We also have lots of vineyards here as well
I've been in Oregon my whole life and I cannot agree more with you
What defects do you see, please?
INFORMATIVE AND FUN! THANKS!
Briggs, can you make a video about UTAH? Please? The Good and also the bad. And also the weird🤔🙏🏽
Excellent video Mr.Briggs, sometime in the near future I’ll make it out to Oregon:)
Beer tourist here from Australia! Portland has awesome beer. Hey, any town that has strip clubs that serve craft beer will get my tourist dollar😂
Low key, that’s probably why all these craft breweries sprang up in America some 15 years ago- to improve what foreigners thought of our beer.
Yup
Moved to the Oregon Coast from Minneapolis, MN about two years ago. No regrets!
Most of forests burned down in 2020, the rain never stops, now it's crowded and traffic is as insane the income taxes! Come visit but please don't stay..........
But what if I live in a van down by the river?
Hey Briggs, question which one of these cities would you say is good in your opinion. Madras, OR, Eugene, OR, Ontario, OR, Troutdale, OR, Boardman, OR, Klamath Falls, OR. I may have a job opportunity and just wanted to know where to look at for safety and cost of living. Thank you Briggs.
Lived in Oregon my whole life . Love it here. The outdoor life. The weather is not extreme either.
Are you high??? It rains 8-9 months out of the year here. It is one of THE most extreme weather states in the entire U.S.
1:34 nice view of Mount Adams in Washington State.Oregon doesn't make you buy a pass to use the fabulous Samuel Boardman Scenic Corridor.(4:19-4:34).
Dear Portland mover candidates
Google "Vancouver, WA" you can have your cake and eat it too! No income tax and socialize & shop in Portland
This works if you work and live in WA. Otherwise, OR will still ask for income tax on earnings in OR.
That place smells like farts
#1 new resident .. more homeless druggies!
I love your lists/videos. I'm fairly new to your channel but your lists are always well researched. I would love it if you would do a list of the best states to live for the LGBTQ community. Thanks for all the great videos.
Good idea! And best cities too! Portland, Olympia, Seattle, Palm Springs, San Francisco, LA, are some of the top cities that I know but I'm sure there are more. Miami and NYC too?
Oregon is your adopted state. Based of some of your videos California is your home state although I can certainly understand not wanting to remember that California is my home state too. Fortunately I now have an adopted state I’m much happier with. Also, actually Oregon, at least
western Oregon is very judgmental just about different viewpoints then most people think of when they talk about being judgmental.
He said Portland isn’t Oregon, so he more or less cut that tumor out.
@Big Dick Black you know how I know you don’t know many or any conservatives?
@Big Dick Black that must be a southern thing then.
@Nun of the Above nah they are both still incredibly racist my entire family and pretty much everyone in the town I live in are hardcore racist favorite word being the the n word it's pretty common where I live to see skin heads and people with racist tattoos ( I live in Texas also have family in Louisiana and lived there a bit)
@Big Dick Black hahahahahaha....don't tell liberals you are conservative...because the liberals suddenly become very intolerant.
Did you know Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the US! Great fact and thanks for telling me the first one!
The no sales tax is a misnomer. There may not be an official "sales tax" but there are other taxes... correct me if I'm wrong.
Every state has taxes. They just all collect it in different ways.
@@diannt9583 We call it a Cooperate Activity Tax
One of my favorite channels! You need to have your own show!
Clearly to meet the man the legend Sir Brigadier Briggs
Ok I know your not going to read this but I live in Oregon too, actually the SW side of Beaverton. I love it here. I always have. And there’s some stuff on here I didn’t k ow people would like this place for 😂. Love your vids and always will while also helping out a fellow Oregonian.
Oregon and Colorado are THE American places that whole USA should aspire to be if they ever want to catch up with modern western society with proper laws, safety, education and living standarts. Oregon and Colorado are the closest to European living standarts you can get. For nearly a year I lived in Texas and had to move to Oregon for another 3 years. It was like moving from American hell to American heaven everything happening around. People, laws, even weather, beautiful nature oh my. I'm conservative myself(in civilised world manner..not US two party divided model) but southern America taught me to hate republicans. Well....some people from Portland taught me to hate left too xD But overall. Americans are great people if you left out both extremists far left and right (republicans are much worse in this. We could all see that from behind the sea in recent times. And I can say it objectively out loud even unlike the most born Americans that never went outside their state). Oregon will always be in my heart now watching back from Austria :)
This comment really is a great take
Umm i think New England is the closest to European essence in America
@@Hndjdj400 no really New England , i am in Nj And i see any walkable city in NJ/NY area that remind me to Europe
Oregon's K-12 system is the 6th worst in the nation. No one should aspire to that. And more people move to Texas each year than any other state. In fact the five most desirable states in the country are all red, full of those hated Republicans. Apparently most folks in the US want nothing to do with "European living standarts".
I took a look at two places. Bend, OR or Silver Summit, UT. Ultimately I went with Silver Summit as it's a bit sunnier year round. Quite close to Salt Lake City and the skiing in and around Park City. Bend was nice though.
Beautiful state but I don't like them pumping my own fuel I like to do that myself
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NJ does the same thing. Freaking people out there don't know how to pump their own damn gas -- pretty pathetic honestly.
@@Lex-Rex Why are you all weird and judgy? What if people grew up there and never pump their gas, and don't really remember how to do it exactly? Plus they probably do, you're just being stupid.
@@kbanghart Don’t call him names but I agree
@@Lex-Rex the gas pumping thing came about due to the spotted owl. When the environmentalist were able to shut down the mills unemployment rose to unsustainable levels. People have to work. No, Oregonians are not too stupid to pump their own gas. Some outsiders are so arrogant they really can’t see the purpose of it past their upturned noses.
Moved here in 2018 from Illinois. Thinking of moving elsewhere due to state income taxes. Although I, too, enjoy not having to pay sales taxes, that is something I have some control over. I can just curb my spending.
Yep I recently retired here. Goose Hollow. Be yourself ✅ Very friendly people✅ Reasonable cost of living ✅ Good doughnuts ✅ The current situation with Covid /Homeless problem/anarchist/ and so on. Could be temporary Can be overlooked. IF. A quirky weird environment is for you. Hwy 101 is beyond beautiful and the snow stays in the mountains away from Portland. How can we describe that strange rain but not rain stuff. Lots of small restaurants You never have to cook. Portland is one of the most walkable cities I have ever seen. I would suggest if you want perfect move to Singapore.
I'm happiest in a highly walkable city. Singapore is too hot and humid.
I'm leaving Austin for the PDX metro area this summer and I'm excited as hell
I still look forward to moving here, maybe Washington, Wyoming Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Arizona, or I might stay in the northeast . It’s hard to decide
Left the northeast 17 years ago. Haven't regretted it.
I live in Portland, and this is correct about Oregon.
I lived in LO till December but I moved to a semi rural , the best decision I ever made!
@@Mr19853 I am in Bethany.
I’m from the PDX “4th and Flanders st.” to be exact haha. But I never knew about the beaver on the other side of the state flag. How did I miss that haha. Great videos!