South · 689,545 residents · capital Washington

Moving Companies in District of Columbia

1 cities, 1,904 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from District of Columbia to every other state.

1city hubs
1,904registered carriers
1,206interstate authority
$160/htypical two-mover rate

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District of Columbia has a population of about 689,545 and 1 cities covered on this platform, led by Washington. Across those cities we track 1,904 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 1,206 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in District of Columbia run above 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 Washington.

Movers by city in District of Columbia

Washington 1,904 movers · 1,206 interstate · pop. 693,645 Route

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Typical moving costs in District of Columbia

Local moves within a District of Columbia metro area
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$670	$810	$990
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$800	$970	$1,190
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,300	$1,590	$1,940
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$2,050	$2,500	$3,060
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$3,120	$3,800	$4,640

Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from District of Columbia
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,260	$2,750	$3,360
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,380	$4,130	$5,030
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,640	$6,880	$8,390
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,020	$11,000	$13,430
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,410	$15,130	$18,460

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in District of Columbia?

Local movers in District of Columbia typically charge $160 to $270 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $1,300 to $1,940; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $5,640 to $8,390.

Which District of Columbia cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Washington (1,904) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

Do I need a licensed mover for a move within District of Columbia?

Moves that stay inside District of Columbia 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.