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
Front Door Moving & Storage
"DO NOT book with MetroHop Relocation. As you can see by these reviews, there is a theme with their service. The sales call and team, great. Very communicative and responsive. However, the service itself has been absolutely unacceptable. MetroHop c..."
Quality Relocation Services
"We inadvertantly used this company to ship a car across country. We had gone through a well rated consolidator. The pick up of the car was on time (after the day / date moved around a bit). We were promised 7 to 10 day delivery from day of pick..."
Super Friends Moving
"TL;DR - Movers cracked the television (insufficiently wrapped in couple blankets) and caused significant damage to dining table (after we told them multiple times to pay attention to the corners) - collectively over $1000 of damage. This was the s..."
Eco-Movers
"I hired Eco Movers for a short local move and had a deeply uncomfortable and disappointing experience. The most concerning part of the move was the on-site conduct. While I was alone in the home, three male movers cornered me alone upstairs and r..."
North Coast Moving and Storage
"I hired North Coast Moving and Storage (Allied) to move cross country from Seattle to Connecticut. I stored the entire contents of my house at Siracusa Moving & Storage in Connecticut for 2 months while I closed on my new house. Siracusa Moving & ..."
Adam’s Moving Service
"Adam’s Moving Tacoma, Seattle, Portland Tacoma, WA 98445 Phone: (800) 805-3516 We hired them for moving fm one state to another and had very bad experience . If u have to go thru stress pls hire them . Not At all professional."
Hansen Bros Moving & Storage
"Working with Hansen for our move from Seattle to Buffalo was a mistake. Our stuff has finally arrived, over 3 weeks past the end of the promised window. After having a wonderful experience moving with them across town in Seattle in 2019, we figur..."
Hill Moving Services
"Hill Moving is the worst ever. Stole/lost two generation of stirling silverware and broke three valuables, because they didn't even pack them in paper. Most experienced was 2 years and he packed the silver that was lost. Others were untrained col..."
PMC Moving LLC
"This company runs their business in a dishonest way. As a returning customer, I asked them to give me a discount for my upcoming move. The owner of this company agreed. However, when the job completed, the crew charged me at a full price. He told ..."
Aloha Worldwide Forwarders Inc
"We were assigned this company through the military for our overseas move, and unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. This was our first PCS move, and it quickly became stressful due to how our belongings were handled. When our..."
NorthWest Relocation
"I agree, DO NOT use this company. They didn't deliver all of my stuff either--half of my recliner, appliance dolly, several totes and boxes;several items damaged(handle on refridgerator broken off, stainless steal trash can bashed in, and more. Th..."
Centaur Movers
"This company low balled my estimate by $2400. By the time they arrived I was kinda stuck in a situation where I had to use them. The pick up crew forced me to tip them an extra $300 to finish loading my stuff or threatened to charge me an extra $1..."
Liberty Relocation, Inc
"Original price quote was $1,674 for a one bedroom apartment with 286 cu ft. Price actually charged at time of pick up on June 30th was $1,675 based on 300 cu. ft. $150 in parking materials (even though it says they are free on the form), for a t..."
Moveus.Pro
"It has been 33 days pass the time we were due to receive our stuff! Original date of receipt was supposed to be April 10th. Today is May 13 . So far all we get is a runaround from all of the crew that answer the phone and nobody seems to be able t..."
Smooth Move People
"The move included my large aquarium and boxes of gear. The movers drained it, wrapped it, and transported it safely. I was surprised they handled it so carefully without spilling anything. efficient and polite moving company"
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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