Average Cost of Movers in Portland
Based on the price calculation of 38 reviews, we estimate that a move within Portland should very roughly cost $620.
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106 movers in Portland
Rainier Overseas Movers
"Don Arroyo of Rainier Overseas Moving has been, quite frankly, unbelievable. I have dragged this process out literally for years, with countless message back and forth, delays, rescheduling, all my fault, and all along he has been patient, good-na..."
PDX Movers
"There are several things that occurred we were dissatisfied with. 1. PDX movers promised that everything they packed would remain in storage in the same container until it was moved to our new home. That didn't happen. 2. Some of our furniture was..."
Portland Movers Ready
"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..."
Master Movers
"They stole our jewelry! I hired Master Movers Moving and Storage of Portland, OR to relocate our household in September of 2021. During the move, company employees stole $4,000 of jewelry out of a sealed box and retaped it. We filed a claim with..."
Fellows Services LLC
"?They showed up promptly. Were polite and brought masks. They did everything I asked. I would definitely hire both Trevor and Dalton again."
American Family Mover
"I originally reached out to A.F.M (AMERICAN FAMILY MOVER) in January 2025 to discuss my family's move from Nevada to Virginia in June 2025. "Daniel K." - who I have not heard from since - provided a moving quote of 650 cubic feet and $3,575 for a..."
Miracle Movers USA
"I had selected Miracle from Camovers website for our office move out of 8 companies who provided quotes for us. Miracle was not the cheapest out of them but I felt that they can be trusted and that indeed they do provide value for the money. We ha..."
Jordan River Moving and Storage
"So many bad surprises and extras costs Starting in Washington 1-they never protect our carpet - extra costs for us to clean it. 2- they removed all clothes from drawers and charged extra packing materials ( we had in person estimate and this was ..."
Lile Moving and Storage
"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..."
O'Neill Transfer & Storage
"O'Neill was my mid range quote for my move from Oregon to Arizona. The driver was outstanding, and went beyond the call of duty; however, I ended up with smashed antique dishes, a dented instant pot, broken pots, a concrete buddha broken in half (..."
Portland Moving
"1) The movers did not show up, despite confirming phone calls two days and then the night before. Two hours later I was informed that one of the four movers showed up but the other three didn't. I was told another four person team would show up at..."
PDX Moving and Delivery
"The only reason I gave one star is because there is no option for zero stars. I wouldn't recommend these movers to anyone! Rude. I had a guy run a 40 lb computer over the top if my brand new 30 day old dryer. It is now completely ruined. I have o..."
WDI Co. of Oregon
"Absolutely the worst service we have ever received from a delivery company. Multiple scheduled deliveries always weeks and weeks out leaves us at month five and we still have not received the furniture. Quality of furniture was addressed by th..."
What to know when moving to Portland, OR
TL;DR: Portland at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A highly educated ZIP where 66.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree and 70.8% rent.
- The Major Draw:
- The median household income is $67,074, which provides a solid financial base for residents.
- The Reality Check:
- A poverty rate of 19.6% indicates some economic challenges in the area.
- Commute:
- 16.4% of residents commute via public transit.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for $1,565 in rent, which is the median gross rent in the area.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
Portland has a population of 17,229, and the median household income is $67,074. Here are some key housing figures:
- The median gross rent is $1,565, providing a general idea of rental costs.
- The median owner-occupied home value is $648,400, which indicates a higher investment for homebuyers.
- With 70.8% of residents renting, the area has a strong rental market.
- The poverty rate is 19.6%, reflecting some economic diversity within the community.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Schools & Higher Ed
Portland has access to a variety of educational institutions in the nearby area, providing numerous options for higher education:
- Total postsecondary institutions: 31
- Institutions with College Scorecard data: 28
- Notable schools include:
- Oregon Health & Science University
- Lewis & Clark College
- Pacific Northwest College of Art
- National University of Natural Medicine
Source: NCES Postsecondary School Locations, U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.
Weather & Getting Outside
While specific climate data is unavailable, Portland is known for its outdoor spaces that residents can enjoy.
- Washington Park (4.7 stars, 16,785 reviews)
- Mt. Tabor Park (4.8 stars, 6,633 reviews)
- Oaks Amusement Park (4.4 stars, 7,440 reviews)
- Tom McCall Waterfront Park (4.5 stars, 6,558 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).
Where do people move from Portland?
People move long distance from Portland to popular cities like San Francisco CA, Seattle WA and New York NY.
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