Salem Oregon Neighborhoods to Avoid in 2024 ❌

In this video we will talk about the neighborhoods that you should avoid in Salem Oregon if you're planning to relocate to Oregon. Not every neighborhood in Salem Oregon is created equal, lets learn together so you can figure out which neighborhood might be right for you and your situation.
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[@gerrost]

You’re forgetting to mention about the homeless problem in downtown Salem.

[@SalemOR]

For those who are not familiar with Salem, what should they know about this topic? What did I leave out?

[@vincentperez-mazzola5576]

"Charming as Fuck" is what hooked me. I just applied for a job with the state. If I get the offer, I will Absolutely, be calling you!

[@SalemOR]

Fuck yeah!

[@aaronearl4425]

I live in Salem, don't move here at all... This place has declined so much its insane. I've watched so many businesses leave in the last 4-5 years there soon won't be any jobs here... Hoping to leave myself sometime soon.. if not leaving the country alltogether.

[@SalemOR]

Sounds like you're ready to get outta dodge. Where would you move to if you could leave tomorrow and why?

[@nanasewdear]

My grandmother (born in 1913) told me she used to cut across Bush's pasture on the way to school. Three generations of my family were born in Salem.

[@SalemOR]

Thats amazing! What do you think people should know about Salem before moving here? What did I leave out?

[@EricOttoson]

... Charming as Fuck... The best way to describe my neighborhood 😊

[@SalemOR]

I couldn't agree more!

[@anothergamingchannel2656]

When you live in "the ghetto" part of salem and tuned in to see if your neighborhood made the list for all the wrong reasons 😂. So this a long winded comment. Short version: Tl;dr salem has its perk but also has its downsides. Best to look into both sides and see if the good outweighs the bad for you and your family before moving here. Long version: I know a lot of fellow salem residents in the comments aren't painting the most pleasant picture of our city, and we definitely have our fair share of issues just like most other places, but honestly there are good things about here too. I think it's just a lot of us who lived here for long amounts of time have seen a decline in certain areas and certain issues that have become a problem, and aren't happy with how those certain issues are being handled. Salem has its perks too though. If you want some place that's not huge city vibes but also not small country town, but somewhere in between, this would be a good place to at least look into. And with portland just a short drive away in one direction, you can easily go to a big city when you are in the mood. Then the coast and the ocean about the same distance to the west, and plenty of wooded areas and mountains to go hike near by, rivers for swimming and fishing, you can drive out into the country easily, drive to Mt hood and play in the snow, and even desert if you drive far enough... You have literally every terrain right around you all depending which direction you go. That's my favorite part of living here. Not too many places you have all that right at your back door. And here, all those are literally right around you. With that being said it's not perfect here either and one look at the comments and you can see that lol so I won't bother going into detail. But yeah, that's about all for my ted talk. Thanks for listening if you made it this far, lol

[@SalemOR]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences as a fellow Salemander. Which direction do you like to drive to get away from the city? My husband and I love the beach and heading out to the coast. Although we just went there for labor day weekend and it was soooo cold and foggy. Not what we expected since it was almost 90 degrees in town.

[@gaylehooper8837]

Agreed, Salem has a small town feel with some big city benefits.

[@SalemOR]

What if your favorite thing about living in Salem?

[@dottier3145]

All I get is don’t move here!

[@SalemOR]

I hate to break it to ya...but I don't think you should move here.

[@justjeff709]

West salem is the nicest, cleanest, and safest part of salem to live in. The traffic over the bridge is mild at worst. The only real disadvantage of West Salem is it doesn't offer a lot to do without going over the bridge. But without a doubt if you're raising a family it's the best part to live in.

[@SalemOR]

Thanks for sharing. For those who are not familiar with West Salem, what is the absolute best aspect of living in West Salem?

[@smp6441]

When I’m ready to sell I’m Calling you😊

[@SalemOR]

Sweet! Can't wait to connect.

[@xbeastxhi8840]

You just named all of Salem.. Funny shit and im here for it lmaoo

[@SalemOR]

Muahaha!

[@RebeccaH43]

I used to live in South Salem 😅

[@erwinl.8152]

The only area around Salem I would even consider is Independence. I lived by Bush Pasture Park and nothing on this earth could compel me to live in Salem again.

[@SalemOR]

What was the worst thing about living in Salem that you think others should know about?

[@Bughugger]

Junkies ​@@SalemOR EVERYWHERE

[@gaylehooper8837]

Morningside is built on an ant hill

[@SalemOR]

Ooo, tell us more about the ant hill of Morningside.

[@dottier3145]

@@gaylehooper8837 I went to morningside Judson and sprague

[@SalemOR]

Did you like your school experiences there?

[@kozzackkelt]

And, as you've said before, avoid Keizer if you like a "downtown" area..... Thanks for the video.

[@SalemOR]

Thanks for watching. What do you think is the biggest pro to living in Salem that others should know?

[@zackcalvo6591]

⁠@@SalemORFirst things that comes to my mind are: 1.) “Big-ish” city that still retains remnants of a small town feel to it. 2.) 1hr-2hr from all sort of different outdoor experiences (many hikes, the coast etc). 3hrs if you want to experience the high desert of central Oregon. 3.) The wine 🍷 😍. This is wine country and I love it for it. Tons of vineyards and wines to experience. There’s most likely more depending on who you ask but these are what popped into my head first 😁

[@SalemOR]

Great pros! What do you think are the biggest cons to living in Salem?

[@Renwa82]

West Salem is awesome

[@SalemOR]

What is your favorite aspect about living in West Salem? Why did you pick that side of the river?

[@huntercatalcazar3728]

The biggest problem in any neighborhood is the tipe of neighbors You will have to deal. Learn first about them, are they ok or just a bunch of wakos, weirdos, or karens! 😁

[@SalemOR]

What is your best tip for people to get to know there neighbors before buying a house?

[@huntercatalcazar3728]

At Summer time people is out of their houses, when You check a potencial house to buy You see & hear the surroundings. The house in sale always are clean & the yard done, but what about the potencial neighbors houses? I rather live outside Salem at the outskirts than between drama & a circus. Peace of mind is better then gold.😁

[@SalemOR]

Haha! This is a good point. I think you're spot on and its super important people check out not just the house they like but what the neighborhood is like too.

[@OZtwo]

I said no more houses and moved into Hidden Lakes. I love the home here! and they do everything for you! (I'm known as the youngest here. :) )

[@SalemOR]

Hidden Lakes is a sneaky little gem! What is your favorite and least favorite thing about living there?

[@ninezerotwo1778]

It always throws me for a loop beat when she swears. lol

[@AshHousewares31]

Westside is the best side!

[@SalemOR]

It's so divided. Either you love the W side or want nothing to do with it 🤣 What do you think is the best thing about living in West Salem?

[@AshHousewares31]

@SalemOR I have lived over here for 15 years now and I love the fact I can go all weekend without having to come over the bridge to downtown. It also has a small town feel sometimes that I never got over the bridge.

[@SalemOR]

Great point. Do you think there are any major disadvantages to living on the West side?

[@AshHousewares31]

@SalemOR One bridge in and one bridge out can be an issue but the traffic over the bridge is no worse than traffic on Misson, Commercial, or Lancaster.

[@SalemOR]

This is true. Traffic is unavoidable on many of the main roads. Do the hills bother you in West Salem?

[@miltoneladaz]

What areas are more prone to fires?

[@SalemOR]

Mainly the Oregon forests are prone to wild fires. That would include most of the land to the East of the Cascade mountain range. Salem it's self is far enough aware where we do not need to worry much about the wildfires encroaching in on the city. We do get smoke (depending on the wind direction) which should be a consideration.

[@erwinl.8152]

The further east you go from the wet coastal range, the more fire prone. Stay on the west side of the Willamette.

[@SalemOR]

Solid advice.

[@BillLaBrie]

Any fire that spreads to Salem from the cascades would need to travel downhill and against the wind across 20 miles of farmland. Not going to happen.

[@jondoh3471]

I want to live in Salem's ghetto hood and keep it real. Any recommendations?

[@SalemOR]

My recommendation is to watch alllllll of my videos and see which neighborhood feels like the right one for you. Each one is unique and depending on your needs some might be better for you than others. Here is my Salem Neighborhood Map Guide where I've catalogued all of my videos based on neighborhood: www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1UK9PzG92rekmE8C4rdhaVY_E7ghbJgc&usp=sharing

[@kenschmidt6522]

Property taxes are considerably lower in Keizer. Also, Keizer has more of a small town feel.

[@SalemOR]

Yes, I would agree that Keizer has lower taxes. At the end of the day I wouldn't say the tax savings are enough to encourage someone to move there for that reason alone, but it does have an impact. What else should others know about Salem or Keizer before moving here that I didn't mention?

[@Freaksnake]

at 0:35 I'm already afraid people randomly operate on the WRONG side of the road in your town. That's a hillbilly/maga thing.

[@SalemOR]

What a strange thing to say... The biker was on the "wrong side" because they were passing me as I was walking. I don't know about you, but I'd prefer for the biker to move over to the "wrong side" momentarily rather than plow right through me.

[@caseycasey621]

@@SalemORI like how you responded. Well done

[@NuncNuncNuncNunc]

I see what you did there. 🙂

[@SalemOR]

Hehe.

[@nochrisgo]

Lmao you filmed my grandmas house in this video

[@SalemOR]

Really? I love that. I always feel so creepy filming the houses....

[@ninezerotwo1778]

2:30 you're welcome

[@SalemOR]

The people rejoice!