Northeast · 20.2 million residents · capital Albany

Moving Companies in New York

14 cities, 8,617 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from New York to every other state.

14city hubs
8,617registered carriers
4,142interstate authority
$160/htypical two-mover rate

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New York has a population of about 20.2 million and 14 cities covered on this platform, led by New York, Buffalo, Yonkers. Across those cities we track 8,617 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 4,142 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in New York 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 Northeast region; the state capital is Albany.

Movers by city in New York

New York 4,150 movers · 2,180 interstate · pop. 8.6 million Route
Buffalo 302 movers · 91 interstate · pop. 274,613 Route
Yonkers 2,152 movers · 1,091 interstate · pop. 212,603 Route
Rochester 306 movers · 95 interstate · pop. 206,108 Route
Syracuse 195 movers · 66 interstate · pop. 144,896 Route
Albany 243 movers · 100 interstate · pop. 101,698 Route
Schenectady 209 movers · 88 interstate · pop. 68,000 Route
Utica 107 movers · 42 interstate · pop. 65,000 Route
White Plains 369 movers · 163 interstate · pop. 60,000 Route
Niagara Falls 65 movers · 20 interstate · pop. 48,000 Route
Binghamton 77 movers · 33 interstate · pop. 47,000 Route
Ithaca 98 movers · 36 interstate · pop. 32,000 Route
Poughkeepsie 267 movers · 103 interstate · pop. 32,000 Route
Saratoga Springs 77 movers · 34 interstate · pop. 29,000 Route

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Typical moving costs in New York

Local moves within a New York 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 New York
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 New York?

Local movers in New York 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 New York cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform New York (4,150), Yonkers (2,152), White Plains (369), Rochester (306), Buffalo (302) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

Do I need a licensed mover for a move within New York?

Moves that stay inside New York 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.