44 movers in Bend
"Noah and Clarence helped me move. They were very courteous and professional. They placed items correctly and took great care handling my possessions and furniture. I highly recommend this company."
"Worst move in 40 years (including 2 international moves). They hugely underestimated the amount to move (by 5,000lbs), so it took 6 days to deliver everything. Several pieces damaged. Lack of concern about the inconvenience caused - just waived th..."
"The team at Willamette Valley Moving was AMAZING! We did all our own packing, but had quite a few pieces of heavy furniture and boxes for them to move. All three guys and both trucks showed up on time and made quick work of our house and garage. T..."
"These guys know what they are doing and it is obvious they have been trained and are experienced. There are no other companies that compare as far as skill and efficiency. Best of all they have the lowest prices in town. Don't be scared of the Own..."
"We have used moving companies 5 times in the past 25 years with no problems. I was expecting this from Lile. No supervision on packing. Items left behind. ( Glad it wasn’t cross country) Packed clothes flat when I asked for wardrobe containers. Br..."
What to know when moving to Bend, OR
Bend at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community where 42.4% hold a bachelor's degree and 46.1% are renters.
- The Major Draw:
- Median household income is $77,969, which supports a comfortable lifestyle.
- The Reality Check:
- The median gross rent is $1,700, which can strain budgets.
- Commute:
- Only 0.3% use public transit, indicating a car-dependent area.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for $1,700/month in rent to find a comfortable place.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median rent is $1,700, while the median home value is $567,800, reflecting a competitive housing market.
- 42.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree, indicating a highly educated community.
- The poverty rate is 12.4%, suggesting some economic diversity.
- Renter percentage stands at 46.1%, showing a balanced mix of owners and renters.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Schools & Higher Ed
Access to education is notable with a total of 5 postsecondary institutions nearby.
- Central Oregon Community College
- Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
- Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College
- Premiere Aesthetics Institute
- Sage School of Massage & Esthetics
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations, NCES, College Scorecard.
Weather & Getting Outside
Enjoy a range of outdoor activities with several parks and attractions nearby.
- High Desert Museum - 4.8 stars from 4,453 reviews
- Drake Park - 4.7 stars from 3,129 reviews
- Sun Mountain Fun Center - 4.3 stars from 1,649 reviews
- Riverbend Park - 4.7 stars from 1,481 reviews
- Tumalo State Park - 4.7 stars from 1,016 reviews
Source: Google Places API.