Summer is coming to a close, and with it the nation’s moving season. According to U.S. Census data, roughly 60% of all moves in the U.S. occur between June and October.
There are many reasons for the influx of moving trucks on our nation’s highways in the summertime. First, it’s moving time for college students and families with children because most schools start in late August and early September.
Second, the weather is generally a lot nicer. Summer and fall temperatures beat driving long distances in the snow and moving furniture in sub-freezing temperatures.
Third, because many people move into places during the summer, many one-year leases end in the summer, meaning apartments and housing rentals open up at a higher frequency then.
However, just because summer is the best time to move for many, it is also the most expensive time to move. In the off season, you can find much cheaper moving rates because companies are looking for business. Keep your eyes open: you might have to wear long johns during your upcoming move, but you could save a couple hundred dollars in the process. – Get a moving estimate now