Moving from Portland, OR, to Las Vegas, NV

Does Las Vegas have a higher population than Portland?

When moving almost 1,000 miles from Portland, OR, to Las Vegas, the most populous city in Nevada, you might expect to have to adjust to large city life. However, both cities are similar in size, with Portland’s population being a bit larger. 

City populations are around 650,000 residents, and Portland’s metro population of over 2.5 million is larger than the Vegas metro of 2.3 million people.  

With the number of tourists Vegas gets annually — around 40 million — you might notice more people around your new home in Nevada, especially compared to Portland’s average annual tourist numbers of approximately 12 million people. 

Warm up and dry out in Nevada

The climate in Las Vegas is much warmer than in Portland, especially during the summer. Be prepared for dry heat since the average July high temperatures exceed 100 degrees, compared to highs of only 81 degrees in Portland. 

You’ll leave most of the rainy weather behind in Portland. Vegas averages only 5 inches of rain annually, compared to 43 inches in Portland. 

Winter lows in both cities are similar in the mid-30s, but snow is extremely rare in Las Vegas, whereas Portland gets around 3 inches each year. 

Vegas Career opportunities

It’s no surprise that entertainment and tourism are the city’s top markets since Vegas offers around-the-clock amusement for people of all ages. 

There are also jobs in education, gaming (casino), information technology and warehousing. 

Housing in Las Vegas is typically cheaper than in Portland, so you might enjoy a lower cost of living. 

Fun facts about Sin City

Check out some fun Las Vegas Trivia: 

  • Close to 300 weddings take place there daily. 
  • Las Vegas is Spanish for “the meadows” and was named after water found underground. 
  • The city has millions of lights and is considered the brightest place on Earth. 
  • The city was founded in 1905 and incorporated in 1911. 
  • The famous Las Vegas Strip is located outside of city limits. 

Move to Nevada with U-Pack

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