BEST Oregon Coast Towns to Retire

[@msingrey14]

Paul, I think that this informational video is by far, your best one. There is good insight into possible healthcare needs, proximity to larger cities, and median home prices. You also included great information regarding property tax increases. We hope to be moving to the Oregon Coast from Tigard in the next year or two. This information is really appreciated. Thank you

[@LivingOnTheOregonCoast]

Thank you 😊

[@darenpurnell3237]

I thoroughly enjoyed your Oregon Coast video. You have a great talent for highlighting key points. My wife and I live near Sacramento and want to relocate due to heat, water shortages, and fires. We've visited Crescent City and Brookings, but had trouble getting insurance in Crescent City. We're hoping you can help us find the perfect Oregon Coast city based on our preferences: Evergreen trees Organic gardening (45-75 degrees Fahrenheit) Small rivers Beaches Pesticide/chemical-free zones Plant-based eateries (a plus!) Warm communities Reasonable sun for Oregon We were planning an Astoria trip, but after your video, we're open to other options. Thank you for your time. We look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Daren

[@leanidis300]

I moved from the Silicon Valley to WA State (Spokane) and have been thinking of Brookings but I'm retired and would need access to Hospitals/Medical also would like access to the I5. Any thoughts?

[@desiv1170]

Wife and I live in Lincoln City. Have for 17 years. She's retired, I'm about 7 months away from that myself. We love it here. It is larger, so not a small coast town, but it's not a big city. It's actually multiple smaller towns that have incorporated into being one larger (or rather longer) city. So there are multiple areas that are their own small towns in LC. ;-) Has a nice hospital. But close to Newport if you need a larger one, and only an hour plus some to Salem, which has a great hospital. (I actually work in Salem and do the commute three times a week. It's a nice drive.) Property taxes are higher here tho. That's the one drawback I see, but depending on where you live, it is just the price of living on the coast. ;-) Don't count out LC. Great little city and close to a lot.

[@artistinlederhosen]

regarding brookings. i moved here 10 years ago from l.a. county and it was definitely a good decision. sutter hospital in crescent city does not have a great reputation. not sure about gold beach’s hospital since it is fairly new…. the old hospital did not have a great reputation. basically you have to go to either medford or grants pass. medford is definitely NOT a 2 hour drive! i don’t know why the uploader said that. it’s nearly 3. grants pass is just over 2 hours away and they have decent medical facilities. however, the road from brookings into the inland valley is slow, winding and is subject to closure if there is snow or ice. also the wildfires last year crippled the road with repair closures. beware if that is a concern. we do have some good, local general practice doctors and dentists here but anything more serious will require a trip inland. it is somewhat reassuring to know that there are life flights available from brookings to medford in case of an emergency. you can buy insurance for this and the rates are affordable.

[@JesseDalessio]

"medford is definitely NOT a 2 hour drive!" --- I agree :) I've also lived here for quite a while, since 2007, no way you can legally, safely, or comfortably drive that in 2 hours. Also like @artistinlederhosen said, be on the lookout for construction delays or even closures (rock slides, fire cleanup, bridge repair, etc...). Gold beach Hospital is A++ in my experience. However, I have Insurance, so you experience may differ if uninsured.

[@jamesvlambert]

I retired in Manzanita. So happy. The other two cities in the area - Nehalem and Wheeler - deserve mention. Best decision I’ve ever made but 🤫 sssh. Don’t tell anyone. Ohh shit my big mouth. Crossing my fingers regarding the big quake.

[@katheriney8318]

Thanks for another helpful video!

[@michaelpain]

You should have also judged access to shopping: groceries, clothing, home goods and hardware. Many of these places require driving far for everyday supplies.

[@MisterBoJengles]

Have you ever thought that most people who live in these town don't want more people moving there.

[@shelbysmom]

I don't think it's a question of more people...there's not a lot of new housing projects, especially along the coast. I think it's just filling up the empty or soon to be empty houses that people are coming into...so if a family leaves a house a new family comes in...not necessarily more people...and do you want empty/vacant houses around that are unkempt, dilapidated, and possible magnets for squatters/homeless people to take over? And yes...I am one of the people using this channel to move from Southern California to the Oregon Coast

[@kendog1000x]

It certainly doesn't look to me like there is an over poplulation problem in any of these towns.

[@LivingOnTheOregonCoast]

I’d be curious to know what “most” means. 51%? 99%? I’m sympathetic to those affected by lack of affordable housing and to those who feel like their neighborhood/town/city is losing its charm. More needs to be done to address these issues.

[@casseeharper7677]

That’s right, nobody should move anywhere, stay where you are born!!! 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@natefontana5757]

What a stupid comment

[@MinouMinet]

Looking at retiring, smaller population, access to medical within reason… what town has plenty of townhomes as well?

[@LivingOnTheOregonCoast]

Townhomes are not in abundance, but Lincoln City and Newport come to mind as towns with some options. Seaside and Florence as well.

[@Cactuscupcake1972]

I recommend the Coos Bay area or North Bend area. Moved here and never regretted it.

[@victoriaradovanic2849]

​@MarieDahme I'm looking at relocating here what area of town would you recommend? or just outside of town.

[@markrobinowitz8473]

@@victoriaradovanic2849 above the tsunami zone

[@Rockstar97321]

Research the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. It is predicted to be a 9.0. Everything will be toast from the Oregon Coast to Interstate-5, according to geologists.

[@arthurnathan6622]

What tsunami is going to cross the Cascades? That’s nonsense…it’s fear porn.

[@Rockstar97321]

@@arthurnathan6622 Don't be a tard. The Coast Range is next to the coast. The Cascades are further inland on the east side of I-5.

[@desiv1170]

To be fair, they aren't saying "everything will be toast to the I-5." They are saying there will be significant damage and it will reach the I-5 in some locations. But "everything will be toast from the coast to the I-5" is more than a bit hyperbolic. That's also assuming the worst, that the whole zone goes at the same time. And that isn't a given. It could be part of the subduction zone. Northern CA? Oregon? WA? And as for when? That's still a huge unknown. Almost definitely within the next 500 years. Possibly in the next 300. Every area has it's disasters to worry about. I'm happier living on the Oregon Coast than I would be in Florida right now... Could something bad happen tomorrow? Yeah. That's life everywhere...

[@xltek1]

Don’t move to Bandon, the beaches are ugly and the golf sucks~

[@arianahoule7223]

Wow, you skipped Coos Bay. You have lost all credibility.

[@michaelpain]

I pass through Coos Bay at least once a year. In my opinion it lacks a lot of the charm most of the coastal towns have.

[@RedakaiCity]

Because it's an overpopulated ghetto.