Moving from Portland, OR, to Phoenix, AZ

Embrace Arizona’s capital city

Making a 1,300-mile move from Portland, OR, to Phoenix, AZ, takes you to a state capital with a larger population.

Phoenix’s population of 1.6 million is significantly larger than Portland’s of just under 653,000. The metro area in Phoenix is also larger, at over 4.8 million, nearly twice the size of Portland’s metro area.

Keep reading to learn more about moving to the desert environment in Phoenix.

Expect more sunshine in Phoenix

Are you ready for more sun in Phoenix? The city averages almost 300 sunny days per year, while Portland averages only 144. Summer high temperatures in Portland are typically in the low 80s, but you’ll experience much hotter temperatures in Phoenix, averaging 105 degrees.

Precipitation is much lower in Phoenix, with less than 10 inches of rain per year and 0 inches of snow. In contrast, Portland averages 43 inches of rain and 3 inches of snow annually.

Finding work in the “Valley of the Sun”

Phoenix has a strong job market with larger employers like Amazon, American Express, Arizona State University, Banner Health, Honeywell Aerospace, Intel, Mayo Clinic and Wells Fargo.

The city also offers multiple opportunities in bioscience, clean energy, healthcare, construction, education, finance, insurance, logistics and technology. As the state capital, Phoenix is a popular city for those working in state and local government positions.

Don’t miss these Phoenix treasures

Get out and explore these attractions:

  • Arizona Science Center
  • Camelback Mountain
  • Desert Botanical Garden
  • Heard Museum
  • Phoenix Art Museum
  • Phoenix Zoo
  • South Mountain Park and Reserve

Relocate to Phoenix with U-Pack

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