Moving

Moving isn’t always about landing a new job or buying a bigger house. The PODS Moving Mindset Study found that finances, relationships, and well-being are shaping where people choose to live. While affordability leads the top reasons Americans are moving, priorities can look different depending on someone’s generation and stage of life. Here are four of the top reasons people are moving, and five of the top cities they’re choosing to call home.

If you're wondering about cities and states people are leaving in 2026, PODS' latest Moving Trends report provides some answers. What is driving these moves, though? Affordability and proximity to friends and family are two big reasons. Here's a look at the five markets at the top of the list and what else is driving relocations.

Texas keeps topping the list of places Americans want to call home — and it's not just about the cowboy boots and barbecue. From booming job markets in Austin and Dallas to zero state income tax and more house for your money, we're breaking down exactly why so many people are packing up and heading to the Lone Star State.

Traditional self-storage gives you the extra space you need, but there’s one catch: You still have to get all your stuff there — and back again. And when you’re already juggling a move, that can mean more loading, more driving, and, let’s be honest, more hassle than you need. Self-storage with delivery takes some of that work off your plate by combining storage and transportation, so your belongings can get where they need to go without adding another moving-day chore to your list.

Estate moves are rarely as simple as packing up a house and heading to the next one. There’s often a lifetime of belongings to sort through — some items go to family, others are sold or donated, and some need to be discarded or stored. Maybe you’re clearing out a loved one’s home after a loss, helping a parent transition to assisted living, or helping them downsize for retirement. Whatever the reason, an estate move usually doesn't have one clean destination or one moving day. It has several, spread across people, timelines, and decisions that take time to make. So, the best moving option for an estate move looks different from a typical household move.