Predicting Moving and Storage Trends for 2022

As we look forward to the next year, what moving and storage trends are on people’s minds? What states are anticipating a new surge in residents? How do you know if a moving and storage company is good or not? We’ll take a look at all of these questions in this post.

Trending Moving and Storage Locations

For starters, let’s discuss when and where people are moving. There are a variety of unknown factors, so it can be difficult to make predictions for an entire year, but if we look at trends toward the end of 2021, we’ll have a good idea on what will happen next. According to recent studies of moving statistics, here are some locations trending for moves:

• States with most growth from recent relocations: Arizona, Idaho, Colorado, North Carolina and Texas
• States with worst growth from recent relocations: California, New York, Oregon
• Most popular season to move in the year: summer

According to the report, “reasons for more people moving to these states vary, but they have a lot to do with the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, more affordable living and pandemic relief benefits were attractive factors.”

Trending Type of Moves

Residential relocations remain king when it comes to moving trends. According to Shyft, more than 70 percent of all moves were residential, followed by commercial moves at 11 percent and warehouse services moves at 5.7 percent. Other types made up 12.7 percent of all moves. Moves have increased overall since the COVID-19 pandemic, so while 10 percent of all Americans usually move each year, that number is likely to be higher in 2022.

Trending Company Characteristics

Regardless of the type or location for the move, one thing is for sure: using a reliable moving and storage company is crucial. If you’re considering a move the next year, make sure they’re in line with these desirable moving company characteristics:

• Reputable: Do they have online reviews and a working website/phone number?
• Network: Do they have limited resources or partner with a bigger national company?
• Experience: Do they have a track record of delivering quality services for years?
• Validation: Do they have credentials and backing from top moving and storage organizations?

These are just a few trends to monitor. If you’re in need of moving or storage in 2022, contact IMS Relocation today for a no-obligation quote.