Moving from Portland, OR, to Denver, CO

Enjoy the “Mile-High City”

Moving 1,300 miles from Portland, OR, to Denver, Colorado, takes you to a larger city. Since the town is located a mile above sea level, you’ll also want to prepare for living at a higher elevation. Earning the nickname “the Mile-High City,” Denver has miles of opportunities for new residents.

Denver’s population of 716,000 is a bit larger than Portland’s population of just under 653,000. The metro area in Denver is also larger, at over 3 million, compared to 2.5 million in the Portland metro.

Keep reading to learn more about living in Denver.

Expect more snow in Denver

Are you ready for more snow in Denver? The city averages 60 inches of snow per year, vastly more than Portland, which averages only 3 inches. Winter lows average 18 degrees in Denver, while Portland’s average low temperature is 36 degrees.

Denver is sunnier, averaging 245 sunny days per year compared to only 144 in Portland. Summer high temperatures in Denver are typically in the low 80s, similar to Portland’s summer highs.

Along with more sunshine, Denver has lower rainfall, with around 17 inches per year compared to 43 inches in Portland.

Finding work in Colorado

The Denver economy is strong, with multiple job opportunities. Among the highest-paying industries are technology and software development. 

There are also opportunities in aerospace, biotechnology, defense, energy, financial services, healthcare and tourism.

Ball Aerospace, Charles Schwab, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Denver Public Schools, Lockheed Martin and the University of Colorado System are the largest employers in the area.

Fun Denver attractions for families

Check out these family-friendly attractions:

  • Children’s Museum of Denver Marsico Campus
  • Denver Botanical Gardens
  • Denver Museum of Nature & Science
  • Denver Public Library
  • Denver Zoo
  • Downtown Aquarium
  • Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park
  • Red Rocks Park

Relocate to Colorado with U-Pack

U-Pack® has nationwide service centers and nearly 30 years of experience in long-distance moves. Our locations near Portland and Denver 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 Colorado. Get a free online quote today, or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a moving consultant.