Texas

Colonial is one of the top Texas long-distance movers in the lone star state! That distinction doesn’t come easy since they amount of people who are out-of-state moving to Texas has been almost as big as the state itself. In fact, 1000 people are still long-distance moving to Texas EVERY DAY. The state was only second behind Florida in net migration (inbound movers minus outbound movers) with 231,000 in 2022. Whether you’re moving out-of-state from states like Illinois, New York, California and Florida, we have the professional and affordable interstate moving options you need.

Long-Distance Movers Relocating To These Texas Cities

While the state of Texas is ginormous, most people moving to the Southern U.S, Border state are choosing the suburbs in the big cities to live (like most Texans). In 2022, the biggest destination for out-of-state movers was the Dallas-Ft Worth Area (DFW). Moreover, the expansive DFW area is thought to be a top place to live for Millennial professionals and families raising school-age children. The communities that have planted the most new movers to the state are Richardson, TX and Prosper, TX: both are suburban towns directly to the north of Dallas-Fort Worth.

Western cities like Houston are also landing out-of-state Texas movers in the suburbs of Missouri City, TX and Conroe, TX. Both are north of the city and part of the The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area, which is like a city unto itself with a population of nearly 700,000 in 2022. The last two cities in the Texas Triangle gaining long-distance, out-of-state movers are Austin, TX and San Antonio, TX. This mega region is connected by I-45, I-10, and I-35 interstate highways. Lastly, The City of El Paso has also grown with a strong economy and affordable housing at the Mexico-United States border. Long-distance movers to Texas are also coming from Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arizona, Florida, New Mexico, and Georgia.

Everything is BIG in Texas!

Now that you know where to start researching cities to live in the Lone Star State, you should probably know what you consider big is not even close by Texas standards. The state is so wide that it typically takes two days to drive across the state from either direction. So, when you move to Texas and tell your neighbors about something big back home, expect them to politely say “hold my beer!” Ready? Let’s go with some fast facts

• Lone Star State Weather: All of Texas is hot in summertime and tornadoes are common. Two words: parking garage. The weather varies during winter with cities like Dallas being prone to ice and hail storms while remainder of state is mild.
• Everything’s Bigger: From honky-tonks, football stadiums to pick-up trucks, most things are Texas-sized, but long-distance movers need not be afraid because everyone is friendly.
• Diverse & Friendly: As a Southern border state, English and Spanish are the most commonly spoken languages. More the half the population is bilingual, but everyone is neighborly.
• Texas Barbeque: Barbeque food is serious business in Texas. If you tell your neighbors you don’t enjoy this meat-lover style, it’s going to get lonely come picnic season.
• Football is a Religion: Whether it be pro, college or high school, Texans have a passion for the game. The Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans play in the NFL with Southern Methodist University and University of Texas as power college programs. It’s also not uncommon to see 20,000 fans at a high school game in places like Odessa.
• Business & Industry: Texas is home to 25 companies in the Fortune 500. Yup! you guessed it, some of them are really big companies like AT&T, Exxon-Mobil, Dell and Oracle. Texas is known for being business-friendly.

If you’re making the long-distance move to Texas, it’s important to book your interstate moving company in advance. You’ll be better prepared for moving day with our expert mover help.

Texas Corporate Relocation Moving

Whether you’re corporate relocation move is bringing you to Austin, Texas, the DFW area, or Houston, Colonial has the long-distance movers services that appeal to companies and the employees transferring to (or from) Texas. We’ve become one of the most admired relocation movers in the industry. Whether you’re coming from Seattle, Chicago or LA, Colonial takes on most difficult corporate relocation moves with precision. We personalize packing & storage services that are game-changers for corporate relocation moving customers. We even offer unpacking services when your time is short. Since we’ve probably worked with your company before, we’ll help make the paperwork a breeze. Download the Colonial moving APP to get started.

Texas Interstate Moving Services

We offer premium interstate moving services to get you to (or from) the Lone Star State. Colonial is licensed by the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) and standardized by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for over 20 years. This gives our Texas interstate moving customers valuable peace of mind when moving from states like California and Illinois or to out-of-state locations such as North Carolina, Texas, Florida, Arizona and San Jose. Our nationwide moving options include:

Apartment & Condo Moves: Colonial is reasonably priced for apartment or condo movers and includes full menu packing, storage and moving choices. No interstate move is too small. Our team has got you covered with out-of-state mover services. Live in a high-rise building? No problem.

Residential Home: State-to-state, nationwide, cross-country service for all your single-family home needs. Our moving assortment is flexible to fit your needs and supported by our staff of over 250 moving professionals.

Corporate Relocation: Moving up in your career happens quickly. Count on for corporate relocation move to (or from) Texas that allows you to focus on your new gig. Custom, Texas -sized storage options. If you want, we’ll even help you unpack your boxes. We know your time is valuable

Texas Long-Distance Moving Services

Long-distance moving to (or from) Texas requires a lot of location change details. Hire Colonial and let us worry about securely packing up, loading, and unloading all of your home items and delivering them to your next home.

When you choose Colonial as your Texas long-distance mover, you’ll have peace of mind knowing we are a DOT licensed interstate moving company since 2003. Our long-distance packers and movers will handle every aspect of your out-of-state move, so you can start crossing off important items on your lengthy to-do list. Our Texas-sized mover services include:

• Virtual moving estimate
• FREE Colonial moving APP account
• Full-service packing, unpacking, and trash removal
• Partial-only packing
• Do-it-yourself (DIY) support
• Vehicle transport
• Piano shipping
• Crating for specialty items
• Online shipment tracking
• Short, long, and in-transit storage choices
• Optional unpacking
• Discount professional boxes & supplies
• Shrink-wrap & padding protection
• Insurance Protection Coverage
• Colonial Cubes Mod System
• Special Requests – just ask us

FAQs for Texas Long-Distance Movers

How many people are moving to Texas?

About 500,000 people moved out-of-state to Texas in 2021 and 2022. The majority of people moved to suburbs in Dallas and Houston, but also to San Antonio, Austin and El Paso.

How many people are moving to Texas every day?

Short answer: About 1,000 people relocate to Texas each day.

Why so many are moving to Texas?

While jobs, including corporate relocations are primary reason, that number has dwindled. In 2023, more movers to Texas are joining the state for affordable housing, low taxes, and quality of life.

What is the most moved to city in America in 2022?

If you guessed Miami, Florida, you would be wrong, but not by much. Houston was the most moved to city in America in 2022 beating the Florida city by less than only .005 %.

What state is moving to Texas the most?

The biggest chunk of new Texans from other U.S. states are migrating from mostly California and Florida. Other states motivating people to move to Texas include Louisiana, Illinois, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Georgia, and Arizona.

Is Texas the top State people are moving to?

Nope! In 2022, Florida surpassed Texas by 88,000 residents. Honorable mention to North Carolina and South Carolina for being third and fourth.

What part of Texas is everyone moving to?

The Texas Triangle mega region which consists of Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.  Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs were the largest Texas mover city by far in 2022.

Where do most Texans live?

Most Texans live near urban centers of Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and El Paso.

Moving Company Reviews from Texans

Colonial Van Lines was the BEST company to move me across the country from New York to Texas; let me explain why. First, the sudden death of my brother meant that I had to move within a week. Colonial Van Lines was willing to work with me at the last minute AND give me a competitive price. Next, the teams that came to move my belongings were punctual and professional. Believe it or not, I have found only ONE broken item (and i take responsibility for it since I failed to use enough bubble wrap). Finally, there was a “point person” who kept me abreast of everything. My only complaint is that i did have to track down the company to get a clarification regarding a minor change in the amount charged. Overall, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Colonial Van Lines. Thank you guys for helping me in my time of need. -Sloane V

The Colonial Van Lines reps were excellent. They were very thorough, very attentive and helpful, and they were very good in follow up. The services and expectations set by my moving coordinator were accurate. The account manager was very organized and clear, and my experience with him was very good. The crew was there on time on the day that the move was scheduled, and they worked very well. They packed everything up very efficiently and effectively and then the moving van got to Dallas. We were given a window, which was over a week. But my stuff got to Dallas sooner, so that was terrific. -Gayle

I executed a strategic search for a moving company (including a scorecard). My move was from Texas to Tennessee. Colonial was the most cost-effective company coming out of the proposal process. I was cautioned by competitors (including links to unsatisfactory reviews) about Colonial.  However, from proposal to delivery, this company exceeded my expectations. I would not hesitate to use them again. -Billy L.