Average Cost of Movers in Jacksonville

Based on the price calculation of 5 reviews, we estimate that a move within Jacksonville should very roughly cost $683.

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212 movers in Jacksonville

What to know when moving to Jacksonville, FL

Schools & Higher Ed

Jacksonville provides access to a total of 14 postsecondary institutions, with 13 of those featuring College Scorecard data. Here are some of the schools you can find in the area:

  • Chamberlain University-Florida
  • Columbia College - NAS Jacksonville
  • Edward Waters University
  • First Coast Barber Academy
  • Florida Career College-Jacksonville
  • Florida State College at Jacksonville
  • Jacksonville University
  • KCK Beauty & Barber Academy
  • Keiser University-Jacksonville
  • Parisian Spa Institute
  • Shear Finesse Beauty Academy
  • Total Beauty Institute

Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).

Weather & Getting Outside

Duval County experiences an annual precipitation total of 34.7 inches, with about 86 rainy days each year. During the summer months, expect around 39 rainy days with a total of 16.3 inches of rain.

  • Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens - 4.7 stars from 4,392 reviews
  • Memorial Park - 4.7 stars from 4,116 reviews
  • VyStar Ballpark - 4.7 stars from 2,381 reviews
  • James Weldon Johnson Park - 4.3 stars from 2,267 reviews
  • Riverside Park - 4.5 stars from 1,937 reviews

Source: NOAA Climate Data Online (CDO) + Google Places API (New).

Jobs & the Local Economy

Duval County has a labor force of 528,739, with an employment count of 504,150. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate stood at 4.7%, affecting about 24,589 individuals.

Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).

Where do people move from Jacksonville?

People move long distance from Jacksonville to popular cities like Seattle WA, Houston TX and Atlanta GA.

Popular destinations within Florida include Orlando and Tampa.

Here are other popular long distance destinations:

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Who regulates Jacksonville interstate movers?

Jacksonville moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.

Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.

Moving within vs moving out of Florida

Let's see how many people move within Florida versus those who moved from Sunshine State to another state.

Moved Within FL
34%
Moved out of FL
66%

Statistically speaking, the share of out-of-state moves (66%) is much larger than that of local moves (34%) in the state of Florida.

Florida (Spanish for “land of flowers”) attracts millions of tourists, guests and retirees each year. And yet, the people moving out of the state outnumber those who have decided to move to another town or city within the same state – intrastate moving.

Who regulates Florida local movers

Any person who is involved in intrastate/local moving has to register annually with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Services. This includes any person/company that transports household goods for profit within Florida. The Bureau of Compliance is the responsible regulatory authority that manages Intrastate Movers.

Agency: The Division of Consumer Services, Bureau of Compliance
Address: Terry Rhodes Building, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32399-6500
Phone: (800) 435-7352
Website: https://www.fdacs.gov/ConsumerServices

What do people move within Florida?

Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in FL?

Studio (5%)
1 Bedroom (23%)
2 Bedroom (26%)
3 Bedroom (20%)
4 Bedroom (8%)

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Perfectly positioned along the Atlantic Ocean and the banks of the scenic St. Johns River, Jacksonville is the perfect destination for anyone looking for a beautiful and affordable place to get inspired and to start calling it their new home.

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