Gresham, OR

The Good

• ✓Strong public schools (average rating 8.1), "good" median income, lower cost than downtown Portland, ample suburban green space

Real Talk

• !Walk score 28 means few shops within walking distance, so you’ll need a car; public transit is minimal (score 20) and biking infrastructure is weak (score 25). Crime is moderate; property crime around the average for the region. Commutes to Portland can be long and traffic‑heavy. The area can feel a bit dated and has limited nightlife options.
• $Monthly parking or car insurance, commute fuel costs, higher-than-average property taxes for Oregon

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