posted on Jul, 14 2014 @ 07:42 PM
Haven't been there since the early 90s, maybe it's changed - Pacific U area was/is nice, but the Forest Grove/Cornelius area as a whole was pretty
undesirable. The schools had one of the highest drop out rate in the county, the crime rate was high considering the size, the population was about
50% hispanic, 50% white, IMHO Sherwood or Hillsboro probably have better schools, but then you do lose that "small town" feeling there, more suburb-
like. Certain areas tend to flood so be careful where you buy property... Best jobs in the area would be Pacific U, Intel (or any tech-type job)... I
remember Gales Creek area being a redneck's dream (for dirt biking, etc) and I do say that with fondness... I think FG may have some decent pubs and
wine bars now, maybe it has classed up a bit. As for the rain, it's "the valley" and it rains, sometimes a lot, from Portland to Eugene - it can be
gray for most of the winter, you just have to learn to live with it. There is enough to do (if you like the outdoors) to stay busy all year.
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