11 Interesting Stats about American Movers

Check out these fascinating facts. Are you surprised? Can you believe it?

Moving and Storage Infographic Provided by: Big Box Storage

About 1 in 6 Americans move each year. (U.S. Census Bureau)

The average American moves 11.7 times in a lifetime. (U.S. Census Bureau)

An estimated 43 million Americans relocate each year. (U.S. Census Bureau)

About 40% of all moves are due to work, 42% are personal moves and 18% are military or government relocations. (U.S. Census Bureau)

33% of renters move each year. (U.S. Census Bureau)

The ten (10) most active states for moving are as follows: California, North Carolina, Florida, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, New York, Washington, DC, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. (Sorensen)

People in the Northeast part of the US move the least, while those in the West move the most. (U.S. Census Bureau)

The average mover is part of a couple between the ages of 25 and 44 with one or two kids between 2 and 11. (U.S. Census Bureau)

Nearly half of all moves take place in the summer, between the beginning of May and Labor Day. (U.S. Census Bureau)

91% of new movers found the Internet reduced the stress of moving.(Sorensen)

In 2008, for the first time ever, July passed June as the most popular month to move, with 12.5% of moves picked up that month. November came in as the slowest month. (AMSA – Industry Trends)

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Self-Storage: What to Look For

Moving can be a stressful time for any person. There are many times where you will find yourself in a dilemma because the things that fit in your old house may not have a place in your new house. Instead of getting rid of unnecessary clutter many people choose instead to move the unneeded things into storage units.

However, what do you look for when searching for a storage unit? Below are a few suggestions of factors to consider when searching for a storage facility.

• Climate Control: Climate control is an important factor to consider when seeking a storage facility. Many items that you own are subject to climate and temperature conditions. Climate controlled storage buildings usually keep their climates anywhere between 55-85 degrees Fahrenheit. Climate controlled storage buildings are storage buildings that are resistant to the outside elements such as humidity and rain so that your belongings will not start to rust, mildew, or grow any other weird kind of fungus or bacteria. 
• Space: another key factor in deciding which storage unit is right for you is the space. This does not just cover how much space the storage unit provides but how much space you need. The size of the storage unit that you need will all depend on the number and size of the items that you wish to store. You do not want to be paying for more space than you actually need. It is always important to have a list made of what you wish to store so that you will have a general idea of how much space you will need. Another important practice for storing items is that every item should be stored in the same size tote or box to make stacking and organizing easier. 
• Security: security is a big issue when determining if a storage area is right for you. You are putting your personal items in a building so it is important that the building is as safe as your own house would be. This is the time to check out the storage company’s policies for safety as well as their reputation. Reputation can tell you a lot about a business just by how other people perceive the business. If the facility has a decent reputation then you know that the facility will try to maintain that reputation by providing excellent service. Another aspect of security is how easily accessible your items are to you.  Always be mindful of the facility hours and if you find that you cannot abide by the facilities hours then you should consider renting from a 24 hour facility. You would want to find a facility in a secure location such as a facility that was fenced in, in a well-lit area. Take a note of the different security measurements that the facility uses such as cameras, locked keypads, or other types of security systems. You would want to become familiar with the security company that supplies you storage facility and determine if they come with a good reputation or not. You would also need to find out your storage facilities policies on the use of managers and develop a working relationship with any managers you may encounter when using your storage unit. 

Self-storage is a choir as well as an art form at times. It is important that you find the right area to fit all your needs. Click here for more great storage resources.

Picture of My Scooter and Storage Pod [San Diego, CA]

Just the other day I dashed to my friend's house on Ingraham and parked right in front of a Big Box San Diego storage pod. Here's a picture of my scooter and the "Big Box".



I though to myself, how convenient..., to be able to move all your things into a storage pod right next to your place. And if you look at the top right corner of the storage box, it says "Free Delivery". I can't even imagine why people still choose to load up a truck, unload it and store everything themselves at the self storage facilities, when a company like Big Box Storage could come drop-off AND pickup your storage so you never have to pay for a mover or load and unload a truck.

If you're thinking about storing some old things or planning on moving, consider the possibility of cutting out the middle-man (moving to the storage facility).

Big Box Storage San Diego does have professional movers to help you load and unload the pod as well.