READING,
Pa., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Penske Truck
Rental announced its Top Moving Destinations list today, unveiling
the top 10 cities consumers moved to based on one-way truck rentals
in 2023. Alongside the 14th annual list, Penske released
the results of a national consumer survey, Settling In: A
Consumer Moving Trends Survey, which unveils new findings about
people's reasons for moving and the importance of establishing a
sense of community in their new places of residence. Notably, 57%
of consumers prefer to rent their own moving truck and only 24%
said they would rather hire a moving company.
"Penske is here to make your moving
experience seamless, offering top-notch rental services and
support."
2023 Top Moving Destinations
For the third year in a
row, Houston maintained its
position as the top moving destination, closely followed by
San Antonio, which moved up from
its ranking of 9th last year. Florida gained new representation on this
year's list with the addition of Tampa, which has not ranked since 2020. Since
the list's inception in 2010, Texas and Florida have maintained representation, while
Midwestern states have since phased out.
Penske Truck Rental – Top 10 Moving Destinations for 2023
(previous year ranking):
- Houston, Texas (1)
- San Antonio, Texas (9)
- Charlotte, N.C. (6)
- Atlanta, Ga. (5)
- Las Vegas, Nev. (2)
- Dallas, Texas (7)
- Orlando, Fla. (3)
- Austin, Texas (10)
- Tampa, Fla. (New! Has not
ranked since the 2020 list)
- Jacksonville, Fla. (8)
"It's intriguing to see the evolution of the top moving
destinations and where our customers are headed. Knowing just how
hectic moving can be, we prioritize our customers' needs above all
else," said Kevin Malloy, senior vice president of Penske
Truck Rental. "Penske is here to make your moving experience as
seamless as possible, offering top-notch rental services and
support every step of the way."
The survey asked consumers to reflect on their decisions to move
and how they adapted to their new city to understand how relocating
plays a role in feelings of happiness. Respondents appear
optimistic about their decision to relocate with 73% indicating
that they are happier in their new town compared to their previous
place of residence.
Why People are Moving
Proximity to family (34%), lower
cost of living (32%) and desire for more space (27%) were the
biggest reasons that consumers were compelled to move over the past
five years. Employment was a key driver of relocation to the top 10
moving destinations. Respondents from Nevada (40%), North
Carolina (37%) and Georgia
(39%) indicated that better job opportunities prompted their
decisions to move.
Settling In New Cities
The survey found that 32% of
consumers who recently moved were most challenged by adjusting to
their new neighborhood during their move, but establishing a
consistent routine helped them acclimate, according to 72% of
respondents. Further, consumers are eager to become active with
their new cities, as 88% say that feeling a sense of community
where they live is important.
As many consumers plan to move in the summer months, the survey
highlights activities that helped people build a sense of community
and acclimate to their new cities. The top activities include
exploring new restaurants and shops (57%), meeting neighbors (48%),
discovering new parks and outdoor spaces (47%) and participating in
local events (35%).
Move and Groove
To help consumers discover the rhythm
of their new cities, Penske has released a new curated Spotify®
playlist to set the tone for new beginnings. From packing to
driving to your new home or meeting the neighbors, Penske has
playlists to support every step of the moving experience. Consumers
can subscribe to Penske's Spotify® channel by clicking
here.
With quick pick-up and drop-off at more than 2,500
rental facilities across North America, Penske trucks are
easy to find. Consumers can check out the Penske Truck
Rental app to make and edit rental reservations,
find loading guides and how-to videos, access Penske's 24/7
roadside service team and more. And if plans change, consumers can
cancel their reservation anytime with no fees attached.
About Penske Truck Rental
Penske Truck Rental is a
business unit of Penske Truck Leasing. With one of the newest
moving truck rental fleets, Penske Truck Rental provides
do-it-yourself movers with clean, well-maintained and reliable
rental trucks as well as moving equipment, packing supplies and
accessories. Call 1-800-GO-PENSKE for questions about moving.
About Penske Truck Leasing
Penske Truck Leasing is a Penske Transportation Solutions company
headquartered in Reading,
Pennsylvania. A leading provider of innovative
transportation solutions, Penske operates and maintains more than
445,800 vehicles and serves its customers from more than 980
maintenance facilities and more than 2,600 truck rental locations
across North America. Solutions
from Penske include full-service truck leasing, fleet maintenance,
truck rentals, used trucks, and a comprehensive array of
technologies to keep the world moving forward. Visit
pensketruckleasing.com for more information.
Top Moving Destinations Methodology
For the past 14
years, Penske Truck Rental has been compiling this list using
analysis of one-way consumer truck rental reservations made via the
company's website, calls to its 1-800-GO-PENSKE call center and
through one-way reservations made at Penske's over 2,500 truck
rental locations.
Settling In: A Consumer Moving Trends Survey
Methodology
The Moving Trends Survey was conducted
via a survey fielded online by Big Village among a sample of
437 U.S. adults 18 years of age and older who have moved to a new
city or town in the past five years with an oversample of
residents of Florida, Georgia, Nevada, New
Mexico, North Carolina and
Texas. This survey was live on
March 27-April 2, 2024.
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