15 Interesting Moving Facts

Moving is a process that will occur in every person’s life at some point or another. Between moving out of your parents house into a dorm or apartment, moving to a bigger house as your family continues to grow, or downgrading as your children move away, there are various reasons a person continuously moves. Below are 15 interesting facts that give insight on how much a person moves and the implications of moving: 

1. Did you know that the average person will move 11.7 times in their life?
2. Half of all moves happen between May and September.
3. Typical household moves contain at least 6,500 pounds worth of moveable items.
4. Moving is the 3rd most stressful event in a person’s life.
5. Renters move more than owners.
6. Friday is the most popular moving day.
7. There are over 7,000 legal movers in the US.
8. Every year in the US 1 out of every 3 renters move every year 
9. About 40 million Americans move every year making up 17% of the US population
10. 40% of all moves in the US are work related
11. 42% of all moves are for personal reasons 
12. 18% for military and government relations 
13. On average, 13 million kids under the age of 19 move yearly 
14. Two thirds of all movers are local jobs happening within the same state
15. Local moving companies may cost you less in the long run than a DIY move