--- title: Moving from Reno to Medford | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-medford/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - [Long-distance routes to and from Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) - Moving from Reno to Medford # Moving from Reno to Medford Medford's July high averages 91.6 degrees in NOAA's 1991-2020 normals, close to Reno's 93.9, and Oregon expects new residents to switch license and plates within 30 days. It is about 305 miles from our Sparks warehouse. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) Reno-Sparks Medford, OR 305 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 6 h 6 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 1 - Main roads I-5, CA-89, US 395 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Medford, OR | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $73,999 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,358 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $430,200 | $502,300 | | January average high | 48 F | 48 F | | July average high | 92 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | 3.4 in | 20.9 in | - Moved from Oregon to Nevada (2024) about 2,358 - Moved from Nevada to Oregon (2024) about 2,569 - Moved into Washoe County from Jackson County, Oregon, per year about 9 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 29 Data (read 2026-10-19): [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks](https://project-osrm.org/); [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals); [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024)](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html). Medford is the Rogue Valley's hub, a dry-summer town that feels more familiar to a Reno household than the coast or the Willamette Valley does. The sections below stay on the Oregon side of the trip: what the state asks of you in the first month, how the weather compares, what the Census says housing costs, and how O'Brien's plans the load from Sparks. ## A Rogue Valley summer that Reno families recognize At the Medford airport station, NOAA lists a July high of 91.6 degrees and a low of 58.6, compared with 93.9 and 60.4 at Reno. Winters differ more. Medford's January high is 48.2 with a low of 32.5, and annual precipitation is 18.43 inches against 7.35 in Reno. Snowfall averages 3.4 inches a year, far below the 20.9 inches Reno sees. Hot summer afternoons matter for a delivery day. Plants, candles, wine and anything that softens in heat are better carried in the car than left in a trailer, and your estimator can talk through the list. ## What Oregon expects in the first 30 days Oregon's New to Oregon page gives new residents 30 days to register their vehicles and 30 days to replace an out-of-state license. Booking the visit before the moving date keeps the license, which most employers ask to see, from running late. Oregon has no general sales tax, according to the state Department of Revenue, which means shopping for new furniture adds no tax at the register. The tradeoff is the income tax. The 2026 income tax brackets for a single filer run from 4.75 percent to 9.9 percent above $125,000, while Nevada has none. Ask your tax preparer how a mid-year move is reported. ## Housing numbers for Medford The American Community Survey lists the median home value in the city of Medford at $417,100 and median gross rent at $1,376. The Medford metro lists medians of $430,200 and $1,358. Reno's metro medians are $502,300 for a home and $1,592 for rent, so the two markets sit closer together than most Pacific Northwest pairs. About 43.7 percent of Medford households rent. Medians describe an area, not a single home. ## How the move runs with O'Brien's A booking with O'Brien's starts with a free in-home estimate at your Reno or Sparks home, plus 10 free heavy-duty boxes. We coordinate the shipment through the Bekins network, and the estimate sets the delivery window. Read the [step-by-step guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) before the estimator visit. If a Rogue Valley lease or closing slips, the household can stay in the Sparks warehouse. Vault storage is from $40 per month, with about 2 to 3 weeks of notice to ship goods out. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Oregon.gov, New to Oregon](https://www.oregon.gov/pages/new-to-oregon.aspx) - [Oregon Department of Revenue, Sales tax](https://www.oregon.gov/dor/programs/businesses/pages/sales-tax.aspx) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving from Medford to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/medford-to-reno/) - [Moving between Reno and Oregon, Washington and Idaho](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/pacific-northwest/) - [State taxes and DMV deadlines for movers, all 50 states](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/data/state-tax-and-dmv-table/) - [How an interstate move works with a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) Bekins Van Lines network ## How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. [What being a Bekins agent means](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/). Your rights on an interstate move ## Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you - [Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2023-10/FMCSA_R%26R_Handbook_Web_v1.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move): check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611. 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Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How long do I have to register my car in Medford? Oregon asks new residents to register vehicles within 30 days of establishing residency. ### Is Medford as hot as Reno in summer? Close. NOAA normals show a July high of 91.6 degrees at the Medford airport and 93.9 at Reno. ### Will I pay sales tax in Oregon? Oregon has no general sales tax. It does tax income, with a top rate of 9.9 percent in 2026. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) S Sonia P. August 4, 2023 Talk about organized people. I peeked in the truck about an hour into the job and was amazed at how well organized it was and how many of my things had protective coverings. Our bed is a mechanical one and a nightmare to us, but these guys had no issue with it at all. Although I have no desire to ever move again--but if I did, I would be calling these guys for sure!!! J Jennifer C. August 3, 2023 Customer service, packers, and loaders were very responsive, professional, and did an overall great job. C Christy R. March 25, 2023 All of the above! Have used o'briens several times in the past and always had great timely service! ### Owner's reply Christy thank you so much, not just for the 5 star review but also for continuing to stay a O'Brien's Customer. We appreciate your repeat business and you know we love talking with you anytime! You know where to find us when you need us! ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070