South · 989,948 residents · capital Dover

Moving Companies in Delaware

2 cities, 458 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from Delaware to every other state.

2city hubs
458registered carriers
317interstate authority
$135/htypical two-mover rate

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Delaware has a population of about 989,948 and 2 cities covered on this platform, led by Wilmington, Dover. Across those cities we track 458 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 317 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in Delaware run close to the national average, which is reflected in the local hourly rates and long-distance estimates on each city page. The state belongs to the South region; the state capital is Dover.

Movers by city in Delaware

Wilmington 315 movers · 214 interstate · pop. 71,000 Route
Dover 143 movers · 103 interstate · pop. 40,000 Route

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Typical moving costs in Delaware

Local moves within a Delaware metro area
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$560	$690	$840
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$670	$820	$1,000
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,100	$1,340	$1,640
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,730	$2,110	$2,580
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,630	$3,210	$3,920

Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from Delaware
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,900	$2,320	$2,830
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,860	$3,480	$4,250
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,760	$5,810	$7,080
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,620	$9,290	$11,330
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,480	$12,770	$15,580

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in Delaware?

Local movers in Delaware typically charge $135 to $225 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $1,100 to $1,640; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $4,760 to $7,080.

Which Delaware cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Wilmington (315), Dover (143) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

Do I need a licensed mover for a move within Delaware?

Moves that stay inside Delaware are regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Most states require intrastate movers to hold a state permit or registration in addition to a USDOT number; the company cards on each city page show the USDOT number so you can verify it.