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Oak Grove, OR: Too Much Crime, Too Little Education
3.5
rating
By
Anonymous (
May 16, 2018)
Oak Grove would be a much better place to live if someone would take an interest in improving two things: the terrible schools and the high crime rate. Living in Oak Grove is becoming more and more unpleasant, which is sad because this used to be one of the best areas in Oregon. ...Read More
There are still some really great people here, and the scenery is like something out of a painting, but the dropout rate is almost as high as the crime rate. That's really sad, and that can really give a nice town a black eye.
If you want to do something for fun here, there's The Belmont Goats petting zoo, Brewvana Portland Brewery Tours, and the very awesome Rose City Rollers roller derby. The Oregon Zoo is probably the best place to visit. You can find some local shops and restaurants too, and spend an afternoon window shopping. Thos place is not completely bad, but it certainly could be a lot better.
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Compare Oak Grove, OR Livability
A+
Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Oak Grove?
Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.
Parks
Risley Park
Bunnell Park
Rocky Island Park
Stringfield Family Park
Roehr Park
Oswego Outlet
Rivervilla Park
Foothills Park
Entertainment
Oak Grove 8 Cinemas
Lake Theater & Cafe
Lakewood Center for the Arts
510 Museum & Art Space
On a Whim Studios
Brush and Palette Art Association
Wunderland
Bob's Red Mill - World Headquarters
Food & Drink
Subway
Panda Express
Five Guys
MOD Pizza
Burger King
Jack in the Box
The Grove
Domino's
A+
Commute
Is public transit available in Oak Grove?
Of all people who commute,
8.1% take public transportation in
Oak Grove.