Moving from Portland, OR, to Boise, ID

Embrace Idaho’s capital city

Moving from Portland, OR, to Boise, ID, is a distance of only 430 miles, but the cities are quite different.

Idaho’s capital city, Boise, has a population of 234,000, with around 846,000 in the metro area. It’s smaller than Portland, with just under 653,000 and 2.5 million in the metro.

Keep reading to learn more about life in “The City of Trees.”

Expect less rain in Boise

Boise’s semi-arid climate means less rain than you’re used to back in Portland. While Portland averages 43 inches per year, Boise only averages 13 inches of rain annually. However, during the winter, Boise receives more snow than Portland, around 18 inches, compared to only 3 inches.

The average temperature range in Boise is 24 to 92 degrees, compared to 36 to 81 degrees in Portland. With the warmer summers in Boise come more sunny days, an average of 206, compared to 144 in Portland. 

Working in Boise

Technology is a growing field in Boise, especially cloud computing and cybersecurity. Other residents find work in high-demand industries like education, finance, government, healthcare and manufacturing.

Boise State University, the City of Boise, HP, Micron Technology, St. Luke’s Health System and Wells Fargo are the largest employers in the Boise area.

Boise is great for families

Families enjoy these Boise attractions:

• Boise Art Museum
• Boise River Greenbelt
• Camel’s Back and Hyde Parks
• Discover Center of Idaho (a hands-on science museum)
• Idaho Botanical Garden
• Zoo Boise

Relocate to Boise with U-Pack

U-Pack® has nationwide service centers and nearly 30 years of experience in long-distance moves. Our locations near Portland and Boise are ready to serve you. We’re a DIY-moving service where you handle packing, loading and unloading, and we drive your belongings to your new home in Idaho. Get a free online quote today, or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a moving consultant.