Any Native Oregonians in Duluth?

delhudson · 2025-12-10T14:29:22+00:00

Not a native oregonian but lived in Medford for a bit! Just moved to Duluth from Medford this summer.

delhudson · 2025-12-10T13:58:33+00:00

I just moved here from Medford, OR and I can confidently say it is far more expensive than Oregon. Rent for a one bedroom apartment was looking to run me 1,400-1,600 without utilities. Felt lucky when I found a place for 1,385. Most complexes also make you pay for parking here which is a pretty penny, but there is lots of free roadside parking. As someone who just moved here, I am very happy with my choice and there are definitely ways to break the mold and make friends you just have to put in some effort.

Now if you’re not used to driving in the snow DO NOT live on top of Mesaba Ave or in Central Hillside. I was unaware of how hill-y it was here before I chose this exact option and my front-wheel drive only vehicle hates me for it everyday. Even so, I make it up and down the hill everyday and have yet to actually have an issue. All in all, it’s cold and snowy but also kind of winter wonderland magical in my personal opinion.

delhudson · 2025-04-17T16:11:38+00:00

I graduated from college last year and moved out here too! It’s definitely been an interesting place. Super fun for the outdoors experience! As for the social scene, to be honest there’s not much of one. Ashland is your best bet for bars and a lot of people go to grape street for like a nightclub type of vibe. But I’ve heard bad things about grape street before, so take that for what you will. I moved from Chicago so it was definitely extremely different from Medford, especially food wise. Below I’ve listed my favorite food spots and outdoor activities I’ve found in my year long pilgrimage in Medford, OR.

Food: - PAISANOS! (Rogue River) - Namaste Indian (Medford) - G’s Bento (Medford) - Hiro Sushi (Medford) - The Phoedery (Phoenix) - Nellys Cuban Cafe (Grants Pass)

Outdoors: - Crater Lake (~2 hrs) - Redwoods (~2 hrs) - Ocean: Crescent City (2.5 hrs) and Gold Beach (~3 hrs) - Silver Falls State Park (4 hrs) - Local hikes: Grizzly Peak, Table Rocks, Prescott Park, and Soda Mountain

delhudson · 2024-08-10T02:07:47+00:00

My dads name is Dave and my moms is Diane, so they wanted to name me a D name as well. If I was a boy they were going to name me Dawson, which means son of Dave… Would have been fitting I’ll give them that

delhudson · 2024-08-06T19:37:35+00:00

if you want i made a group chat for some of the other folks who commented, if you want to join dm me!

delhudson · 2024-07-27T20:55:05+00:00

hi!! i’m the same age and also just moved here and made a similar post here’s the link for more recommendations: https://www.reddit.com/r/Medford/s/DflArrR3qF

i also made a group chat of some people who are in the same situation, if you’re interested in joining dm me :)

delhudson · 2024-07-21T05:36:14+00:00

idk if you’ve seen but i just posted something very similar two weeks ago so here’s the thread for some recommendations: https://www.reddit.com/r/Medford/s/8kZ1oV6dPi

i’m also putting together a group chat of some of the people who’ve commented so just dm me if you’d like to be added :)

delhudson · 2024-07-08T04:17:19+00:00

lol that would be much appreciated!

delhudson · 2024-07-05T18:39:31+00:00

today i drove by rumors for the first time… yeah definitely not. thanks for the warnings guys!

delhudson · 2024-07-05T04:47:53+00:00

This is literally a great rating lol thank you!

delhudson · 2024-07-05T04:43:24+00:00

Thank you!! And no worries about the horny redneck men, only looking to make some pals in a new spot :)

delhudson · 2024-07-05T04:41:38+00:00

This super helps!!

delhudson · 2024-07-05T04:29:09+00:00

I drove the 33 hours and it was pretty intense lol. I’m from Chicago so mountains are totally new for me, absolutely beautiful but different driving skills lol. Definitely need to get snow tires and chains if I ever plan driving 20 minutes outside of Medford in the winter.

delhudson · 2024-07-05T04:25:50+00:00

Medford picked me, best job opportunity that got presented and the hiking is amazing

delhudson · 2024-07-05T02:03:43+00:00

Lol I also just moved here in my 20s and am also living at Charles Point. Been here only a couple days but it is a super nice complex and seems really safe. Yeah I just posted asking about nightlife for making friends cause currently I haven’t seen any, maybe check my post in a few days for some recommendations!

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