The U.S. moving industry generates approximately $20 billion in annual revenue, with over 7,000 registered interstate carriers and thousands more local operators. Each year, roughly 31 million Americans relocate — creating steady demand for professional moving services across every price point and geography. This page compiles verified statistics from the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the U.S. Census Bureau, and Bureau of Labor Statistics to give moving company owners and researchers a single authoritative reference.
The U.S. moving industry has grown steadily over the past decade, driven by population mobility, e-commerce-driven commercial logistics demand, and an aging population requiring senior relocation services. Here are the key market-level figures.
Total U.S. moving industry revenue (2025)
Source: IBISWorld
Annual industry CAGR (2020–2026)
Source: IBISWorld / AMSA
Share of revenue from residential moves
Source: AMSA
Active moving companies in the U.S.
Source: FMCSA / BLS
Market share held by local/regional movers
Source: IBISWorld
International moves as share of long-distance
Source: AMSA
Sources: AMSA, IBISWorld 2025
What movers charge, what consumers pay, and what drives people to move. These benchmarks help moving companies set competitive pricing and understand their customers.
Average cost of a local move (2–3 bedrooms)
Source: HomeAdvisor / AMSA
Average cost of a long-distance move
Source: AMSA 2025 Survey
Median distance for a local move
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Median distance for a long-distance move
Source: FMCSA
Annual U.S. mobility rate (% of population who moved)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025
Consumers who get at least 3 quotes before booking
Source: AMSA Consumer Survey
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Current Population Survey, 2025
Operational and financial benchmarks for moving company owners. How does your business compare to industry averages on revenue, close rate, and technology adoption?
Average annual revenue per moving company
Source: IBISWorld
Average full-time employees per moving company
Source: BLS / IBISWorld
Average moves per company per year
Source: AMSA Operations Survey
Estimated customer acquisition cost (paid channels)
Source: Moving industry benchmarks
Average lead-to-booking close rate
Source: DriveSales customer data
Close rate for movers using CRM software
Source: DriveSales platform data
Moving companies using a CRM to automate follow-up, track lead stages, and send estimates digitally close an average of 38% of inbound leads — compared to the industry average of 22% for companies relying on manual processes. Speed-to-contact is the primary driver: leads reached within 5 minutes are 4× more likely to convert. See how DriveSales CRM works →
Move volume is highly seasonal. Understanding the pattern helps moving companies staff correctly, price strategically, and maintain revenue in the off-peak window.
Index: June = 100. Sources: AMSA, IBISWorld moving season data.
Technology adoption in the moving industry has accelerated sharply since 2020. Companies investing in CRM, video surveys, and digital payments are outperforming peers on revenue per employee and customer retention.
Moving companies using dedicated CRM software — up from 19% in 2022.
Consumers who read online reviews before booking a moving company.
Long-distance movers offering video survey estimates in 2025, up from 12% pre-pandemic.
Moving companies using mobile apps for crew dispatch and job management.
Moving companies accepting card or digital payments — up from 41% in 2019.
Moving companies offering real-time online booking without a phone call.
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Move volume is not evenly distributed. Population-dense states generate the most total moves, while Sun Belt states attract the most inbound migration — a critical distinction for movers planning market expansion.
| Rank | State | Net Migration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | ↓ Net Outflow |
| 2 | Texas | ↑ Net Inflow |
| 3 | Florida | ↑ Net Inflow |
| 4 | New York | ↓ Net Outflow |
| 5 | North Carolina | ↑ Net Inflow |
| 6 | Arizona | ↑ Net Inflow |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2024–2025; FMCSA carrier data.
Texas, Florida, North Carolina, and Arizona have recorded positive net migration for seven consecutive years. For moving companies in these markets, inbound demand is structurally elevated — particularly for long-distance interstate jobs from California, New York, and Illinois. Movers in destination states should prioritize interstate authority registration (MC number) and video survey capability to capture this high-value segment. Learn about video surveys →
Statistics on this page are compiled from publicly available government data, industry association research, and DriveSales platform analytics where noted. All figures represent best available estimates as of April 2026. Where ranges are reported, median values are used unless otherwise indicated.
Annual mobility rate, migration patterns, American Community Survey data
Industry revenue, consumer costs, operational benchmarks, member surveys
Number of registered carriers, interstate authority data
Moving company employment, wages, industry workforce size
Market size, revenue, CAGR, segment breakdown, competitive landscape
Close rates, CRM adoption impact, lead conversion benchmarks from active customers
Common questions about the U.S. moving market, answered with data.
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