[Infographic] The State of Moving in America
By Amanda Amato
Published Apr 28, 2016
Updated Dec 24, 2023

Whether you’re moving soon or you help others move, we have an important announcement:
IT’S NATIONAL MOVING MONTH!
That’s right – the start of peak moving season is officially underway! As the busiest time of the year to move, National Moving Month got us thinking. How many times does the average person move in their lifetime? How many of us move state-to-state every year? Why do Americans move?
So, we decided to conduct a bit of research and dish up all the fun, moving-related facts and trends that you need to know about – just in time for peak moving season. Go ahead and indulge your inner “moving geek,” and check out our favorite moving facts and tidbits below! Moving friends (or Jeopardy lovers) – you’re going to love it!

As Updater’s Senior Marketing Manager, Amanda is responsible for spreading the good news, assisting in the execution of all marketing programs, events, public relations, partnerships and more. When Amanda isn’t orchestrating marketing at Updater, she’s either eating, traveling, or playing soccer.
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