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Last Updated: Sep 20, 2023
Many Americans packed up and moved in 2022. Last year, the United States Postal Service processed 33.2 million address changes.
It’s a good time for moving companies. The average full-service local move (less than 100 miles) for a 2-bedroom home costs between $750 and $1,900, according to Moving Feedback research.
Long-distance movers, in particular, are raking it in, with the average 750-mile move for a 2-bedroom unit clocking in at $2,100 to $6,900.
Let’s take a look at some of the most recent moving industry statistics.
According to an Anything Research report, increased demand, the rising cost of goods, and fierce competition between moving companies caused moving prices to jump 9.4% in 2022.
Moreover, 37% of Americans who moved last year said they didn’t budget their move correctly.
DIY movers are also facing higher moving prices, these are the typical costs for specific moving supplies:
According to our recent survey, these are the top five Americans who moved in 2022:
Climate change is also playing a role. Nearly a third of Americans who moved last year cited climate change as a reason to relocate, a Forbes Home survey found.
When sizing up where they want to move, Americans care most about neighborhood safety, affordability, schools, and proximity to work.
More than half of Americans who moved in 2022 expressed regrets, the Home Bay poll found. These were the five most common woes:
Summer is peak moving season, according to MovingApt.com, since many families prefer to move when their kids are out of school.
But, as a result, summer is also the most expensive time of year to move. The cheapest season to move? Winter.
Cost-of-living is a key factor for many people when they move. Hawaii is the most expensive state to live in, according to data collected by the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center.
As far as cities go, Americans shell out the most money to live in these 10 metro areas, according to the C2ER’s 2022 Cost of Living Index:
| Ranking | Urban Areas | Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York (Manhattan) NY | 227.7 |
| 2 | Honolulu HI | 184.0 |
| 3 | San Francisco CA | 178.6 |
| 4 | New York (Brooklyn) NY | 168.6 |
| 5 | Washington DC | 152.2 |
| 6 | Orange County CA | 151.2 |
| 7 | Los Angeles – Long Beach CA | 150.6 |
| 8 | Seattle WA | 149.9 |
| 9 | Boston MA | 149.7 |
| 10 | Oakland CA | 145.9 |
| Ranking | Urban Areas | Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harlingen TX | 77.1 |
| 2 | Kalamazoo MI | 77.5 |
| 3 | Muskogee OK | 78.3 |
| 4 | McAllen TX | 79.4 |
| 5 | Decatur IL | 80.1 |
| 6 | Tupelo MS | 81.4 |
| 7 | Joplin MO | 82.0 |
| 8 | Topeka KS | 82.5 |
| 9 | Salina KS | 82.7 |
| 10 | Richmond IN | 82.9 |
Here is a roundup of interesting moving statistics:
55 to 85 degrees: the typical temperature of a climate-controlled storage unit
11.7: the average number of times an American moves during their lifetime, according to U.S. Census Bureau
35 hours: the average time it takes to pack a 3-bedroom house.
80-100: the number of boxes needed to pack up a 3-bedroom house.
There are certain things moving companies won’t transport for you. Typically, these restricted items include:
Nearly one-third (32%) of 18- to 24-year-olds relocated during the covid-19 pandemic, according to a Bankrate survey conducted in February 2021. People ages 57 to 75 moved the last of any generation, with only 5% in that age bracket relocating during the pandemic.
Renting a truck can be an affordable and efficient way to transport your belongings to your new home. While costs can vary depending on the size of the truck and the duration of the rental, renting a moving truck typically costs between $20 and $50 a day.
Want more details? Check out the full article here: https://www.movingfeedback.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-rent-a-moving-truck/
Expect to pay around $15 to $25 per day, on average, for basic liability coverage.
Want more details? Check out the full article here: https://www.movingfeedback.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-rent-a-moving-truck/
Need a place to store your stuff while you’re in between houses? Renting a storage unit typically costs anywhere from $50 to $300 a month, with temperature-controlled units starting at $100 a month.
Want more details? Check out the full article here: https://www.movingfeedback.com/how-much-does-a-storage-unit-cost/
Summer is the peak moving season, since many families prefer to move when their kids are out of school. But, as a result, summer is also the most expensive time of year to move. The cheapest season to move? Winter.
Want more details? Check out the full article here: https://www.movingfeedback.com/best-time-of-the-year-to-move/
The standard tip for movers is 15-20% of the total bill.c
Want more details? Check out the full article here: https://www.movingfeedback.com/how-much-to-tip-movers/
The cost of moving boxes can vary based on size, quantity, and material. A standard-sized cardboard box costs, on average, between $1 and $7. Some retailers offer discounts for bulk purchases.
Want more details? Check out the full article here: https://www.movingfeedback.com/where-to-buy-moving-boxes/
Daniel Bortz is a freelance writer based in Arlington, Va. He has written about personal finance for over a decade, with a special focus on real estate. His work has been published by the New York Times, the Washington Post, Consumer Reports, Entrepreneur, Kiplinger's, Newsweek, Money, and other national publications. Daniel has a B.A. in magazine journalism from Syracuse University.