Birmingham averages 56.62 inches of precipitation a year in NOAA's 1991-2020 normals and its city median home value is $158,800. The drive from our Sparks warehouse is about 2,355 road miles.
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2,355 miles by road
| Measure | Birmingham, AL | Reno-Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,498 | $87,485 |
| Median gross rent | $1,172 | $1,592 |
| Median home value | $240,200 | $502,300 |
| January average high | 54 F | 48 F |
| July average high | 91 F | 94 F |
| Snow in a normal year | 1.4 in | 20.9 in |
Data (read 2026-10-19): OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates; NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020; U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020.
Birmingham offers low home prices in the Census data and a climate that is almost the opposite of Reno's. This page covers the arrival end: Alabama's 30 day vehicle and license windows, its capped income tax, the housing numbers and how O'Brien's plans the shipment from Sparks.
NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for the Birmingham airport list a January high of 54.5 degrees with a low of 34.9, and a July high of 91.0 with a low of 72.1. Snow averages 1.4 inches a year. Reno's January high is 47.7, and Birmingham winters rarely bring more than a dusting.
The rain arrives all year. Plan covers for the carry from truck to door, and keep towels near the entry. Pad and wrap upholstered pieces so a damp walk does not reach the fabric.
The American Community Survey puts the median home value in the city at $158,800, median gross rent at $1,107 and median household income at $46,051. For the Birmingham metro the medians are $240,200, $1,172 and $71,498. The Reno metro medians are $502,300 for a home, $1,592 for rent and $87,485 for income.
The renter share is 54.5 percent in the city and 29.2 percent in the metro. The distance between those figures shows how much the choice of suburb matters, and it is worth deciding before you decide how much furniture to bring.
The Alabama Department of Revenue says the owner of a non-commercial vehicle with a valid registration from another jurisdiction has 30 days from the date the vehicle enters the state to register it. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency lets a new resident drive on a license from the previous state for 30 days after becoming a resident.
Alabama's individual income tax runs from 2 percent on the first $500 to 5 percent on taxable income over $3,000 for a single filer. The state sales tax rate is 4 percent, and the Department of Revenue publishes local rates for each address. Nevada has no individual income tax, so ask a professional about the move year.
You book the move with O'Brien's. An estimator comes to your Reno or Sparks home for a free, no-obligation in-home estimate, and 10 free heavy-duty boxes come with it. The move is coordinated through the Bekins Van Lines network, and your written estimate sets the delivery window. Read how an interstate move works with a Bekins agent for the steps.
If Alabama closing dates shift, goods can wait in a wooden vault in our Sparks warehouse, from $40 per month, and ship on about 2 to 3 weeks of notice.
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
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| Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
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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.
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The Alabama Department of Revenue says 30 days from the date the vehicle enters the state.
The American Community Survey lists a median home value of $240,200 for the Birmingham metro and $502,300 for the Reno metro.
The state rate is 4 percent. Local rates are published by the Department of Revenue.
What customers say about O'Brien's
Greg S.
3 O'Brien movers came down from Reno to South Lake Tahoe to assist our company moving a lot of big furniture out of a large warehouse. They showed up on-time, were friendly, and were professional and got the job done quickly and diligently. Will definitely use them again.
Thanks for the great review Greg! We really appreciate you taking the time to do that for us. We look forward to working with you again!
Bruce E.
My family moved exclusively with Bekins when I was young and O'Brien's made it a pleasure to return to this fine local company. I would be pleased to have any members of O'Brien's as friends and highly recommend O'Brien's to anyone needing the services they provide!
Bruce thank you so much for taking the time to review our company. It was an extreme pleasure to work for you, please do not hesitate to call us for any help you need in the future.
Leticia H.
O'Brien's Moving and Storage packing crew were great!! They were fast, friendly and most importantly, very professional. Thank you guys.
Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home.
