Best Places to Live in Oregon

If you’re looking for some ideas on where to live in Oregon, you’ve come to the right place!

Obviously, the best place to live is a fairly subjective thing. It all depends on your lifestyle, your family, your job, your hobbies, and your budget. 

Here are some key questions to ask yourself when looking for the best place to live for YOU in Oregon:

• What is the cost of housing? (Home prices and rent)
• What is the job market like in the area? 
• How is commuting and transportation? 
• How good are public schools in the area?
• Is it a safe place to live? 
• What is the culture like? 
• What is there to do for fun? 
• What is the weather and climate like throughout the year?

With that said, our picks for the best places to live in Oregon include:

1. Portland
2. Eugene
3. Salem

Read why they made the list below!

1. Portland

Portland is located in Multnomah County within the northwestern region of Oregon.

With a population of 645,000, Portland ranks as the largest city in Oregon. It’s a large city with a suburban and urban feel in most areas. 

Portland’s climate is classified as a warm summer Mediterranean climate with rainy winters and warm, dry summers. Average highs range from 47 to 82 throughout the year, with August being the hottest month on average. 

Average lows range from 36 to 58, with January being the coldest month of the year on average. 

Here’s how we rate Portland on a few key categories:

2. Eugene

Eugene is located in Lane County within the central western of Oregon.

With a population of 168,000, Eugene ranks 3rd largest in Oregon. It’s a medium sized city with a suburban and urban feel in most areas. 

Eugene’s climate is classified as Mediterranean with wet winters and warm summers. Average highs range from 47 to 83 throughout the year, with August being the hottest month on average. 

Average lows range from 34 to 51, with January being the coldest month of the year on average. 

Here’s how we rate Eugene on a few key categories:

3. Salem

Salem is located in Marion County within the northern region of Oregon.

With a population of 169,000, Salem ranks 2nd in Oregon. It’s a medium-sized city with a suburban feel in most areas. 

Here’s how we rate Salem on a few key categories:

Next Steps: Prepare for your Move

Moving to a new state or new city can be a pretty daunting process! Trust us, we’ve been there. 

That’s why we’ve created this site to help you along the way. Check out some of our other resources as you continue down the path towards your new home:

• Moving to Oregon Checklist
• What’s it like living in Oregon?

Plus, we’ve made it easy for you to shop and compare all different types of insurance policies as you prepare for your move. (Expert tip: This is one of the BEST ways to save some money). Get started below:

• Car Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Home Insurance
• Renter’s Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Motorcycle Insurance