Relocating to the Salem Oregon Metro Area
One of the hard things about moving to a new area is trying to decide if that area is right for you, or if you are moving for a job relocation, trying to find things out about what a city has to offer. Here is a snippet of what the Salem Oregon area has to offer residents that are thinking about moving to our area.
Dog Lovers
Salem Oregon does have leash laws. Dogs are expected to be on leashes and make sure you have your bags available to scoop the poop. That’s not to say we don’t love dogs here, I have one myself, but we do have designated off leash areas at some local parks for your dogs to run around and have a good time. Dog Parks in Salem Oregon
Downtown Salem
Salem Oregon is the capital city so you can’t help but be downtown and see the state buildings. The gold man on top of the state building is the pioneer.
Salem Oregon Historic District
Capitol Mall
Employment
With Oregon’s high unemployment right now, I’m constantly asked about the job outlook here. This is some information about the area’s largest employers.
Employment
Unemployment
Hazards
Landslides
Produce
Organic CSA’s
Saturday Market (Salem Oregon)
Strawberry Picking
Salem Metro Area Parks
Read a little bit about my thoughts about some of our local parks and what our area has to offer in terms of heading outdoors!
Minto-Brown Island Park
North Fork Park
North Santiam State Park
Riverfront Park
Silver Falls State Park
Schools
Read about local schooling options for the local Salem Oregon area. This is an important criteria for many families as they try to figure out local schooling options.
How to find a good school
Salem Metro area private school choices
Things to do/Festivals
Salem Oregon is a city of about 150,000 people. If you are relocating here from a larger city you will find that with all of the small cities that surround Salem, there is a local community event occurring often. There is no lack of things to do in the Salem area if you are willing to get out and about.
Art Festival (Salem Oregon)
Bite of Salem
Iris Festival (Keizer Oregon)
Oregon Pinor Noir
Tulip Festival (Woodburn Oregon)
Western Days (Monmouth and Independence Oregon)
Things to do/kids
Family Fun
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Riverfront Splash Fountain
Weekend Getaways:
Smith Rock State Park
Weather
Sshhhh…don’t tell anyone but it rains in Oregon. There I said it! If you are wondering about our local weather and my thoughts on it. Read on.
The Rain Myth
Snow in Salem Oregon
Tornadoes
If you are wondering about the state of the real estate market here in Salem Oregon just read my most recent market reports for information. Then give me a call to talk about your relocation needs.
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