If your new/moving to Portland
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8/14/2011
When I decided to move to Portland I was living in Arizona. I searched countless Craigslist ads and found tons of afforable apartments to rent! My question was where in Portland did I want to live? I couldn't find anyone who would describe the neighborhoods to me. So, here is my attempt.
The 4 'neighborhoods' - The East end, The West end, Park side, and Bayside. The East and West ends are decidedly nicer than Park side and Bayside. That being said Park side and Bayside are not bad. Portland's population is very 'colorful' which I think lends its self to the charm of the city. Others would disagree. I have lived in both the East and West end and perfer the West end to the East. I can't pin point why, but there is a young hip feeling about the West end that attracts me.
These are just opinions, but non the less, I hope they are helpful.
Ellen | Portland, ME