Texas · 2.4 million residents
3,257 FMCSA-registered movers serving Houston, TX — local hourly rates, long-distance cost tables, a calculator and the routes people take out of the city.
With a population of about 2.4 million and 3,257 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers based in and around the city, Houston has a deep moving market for both local and long-distance work.
Local moves inside Houston are quoted by the hour: expect around $125 per hour for two movers and a truck, $170 for three, and $215 for a four-person crew, usually with a two- or three-hour minimum plus a travel fee. 1,374 of the local carriers hold interstate authority, and 2,264 report operating beyond 100 miles, so long-distance capacity is plentiful.
At 3,599 people per square mile, Houston mixes apartment districts with single-family neighborhoods; ask your mover whether stairs, elevators or long carries apply at either address, since those are the most common surcharges here.
Ranges cover a full-service crew (loading, transport, unloading). Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items are extra; the calculator below adds them.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $540 | $650 | $800 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $640 | $780 | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,050 | $1,280 | $1,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,650 | $2,010 | $2,450 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,500 | $3,050 | $3,730 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,460 | $1,780 | $2,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,430 | $2,960 | $3,620 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,890 | $4,740 | $5,790 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,350 | $6,520 | $7,960 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,810 | $2,210 | $2,700 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,720 | $3,310 | $4,040 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,530 | $5,520 | $6,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,250 | $8,840 | $10,780 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,970 | $12,150 | $14,830 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,920 | $3,560 | $4,340 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,380 | $5,340 | $6,510 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,290 | $8,890 | $10,850 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,670 | $14,230 | $17,360 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,040 | $19,570 | $23,870 |
Set your home size, distance and extras for an instant range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
3,257 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers within about 45 miles, ordered by interstate authority, fleet size and proximity. Pins mark each company's ZIP-code area, not the exact street address.
Legal name: Ceva Contract Logistics US INC
Legal name: Jetco Delivery LLC
Legal name: 3 Men Movers LTD
Legal name: Bee-Line Transportation INC
Legal name: East End Transfer And Storage INC
Legal name: 3 M & D Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Umbrella Logistics Corp
Legal name: Knights USA Van Lines INC
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2,264 of the carriers above report operating beyond 100 miles, and 1,374 hold interstate authority. For a move that crosses state lines, filter for the "Licensed interstate" badge, ask for a binding estimate after a video or in-home survey, and expect a delivery window rather than a fixed date. Typical 1,000-mile costs from Houston run $2,720–$4,040 for a one-bedroom and $7,250–$10,780 for a three-bedroom home.
Local movers in Houston typically charge about $125 to $215 per hour depending on crew size. A studio move usually totals $540 to $800, a two-bedroom $1,050 to $1,560 and a four-bedroom $2,500 to $3,730.
For a 1,000-mile move a two-bedroom household typically costs $4,530 to $6,740 and a three-bedroom $7,250 to $10,780. Use the calculator on this page to set your exact distance.
There are 3,257 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within about 45 miles of Houston, of which 1,374 are authorized for interstate moves.
Every company card on this page shows the carrier's USDOT number and, for interstate movers, its MC number as recorded by the FMCSA. Enter the USDOT number on the FMCSA website to see the current authority status, insurance on file and safety record before you book.
Two to four weeks is enough for a local move outside the summer peak; long-distance moves and month-end dates are better booked six to eight weeks ahead, when more carriers still have capacity.
Most do. Flights of stairs, elevator waits and long carries from the truck to the door are common surcharges, typically a flat fee per flight or an extra hour of labor. Tell the estimator about both addresses so the quote includes them.