Pennsylvania · 126,044 residents
424 FMCSA-registered movers serving Allentown, PA — local hourly rates, long-distance cost tables, a calculator and the routes people take out of the city.
With a population of about 126,044 and 424 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers based in and around the city, Allentown has a deep moving market for both local and long-distance work.
Local moves inside Allentown are quoted by the hour: expect around $130 per hour for two movers and a truck, $175 for three, and $220 for a four-person crew, usually with a two- or three-hour minimum plus a travel fee. 296 of the local carriers hold interstate authority, and 288 report operating beyond 100 miles, so long-distance capacity is plentiful.
At 7,150 people per square mile, Allentown mixes apartment districts with single-family neighborhoods; ask your mover whether stairs, elevators or long carries apply at either address, since those are the most common surcharges here.
Ranges cover a full-service crew (loading, transport, unloading). Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items are extra; the calculator below adds them.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $550 | $670 | $810 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $650 | $800 | $970 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,590 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,680 | $2,050 | $2,500 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,560 | $3,120 | $3,800 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,830 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,490 | $1,820 | $2,210 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,480 | $3,030 | $3,690 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,970 | $4,840 | $5,900 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,460 | $6,660 | $8,120 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,850 | $2,260 | $2,750 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,770 | $3,380 | $4,130 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,620 | $5,640 | $6,880 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,400 | $9,020 | $11,000 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,170 | $12,400 | $15,130 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,980 | $3,630 | $4,430 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,460 | $5,450 | $6,640 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,440 | $9,080 | $11,070 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,910 | $14,520 | $17,710 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,370 | $19,970 | $24,360 |
Set your home size, distance and extras for an instant range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
424 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers within about 45 miles, ordered by interstate authority, fleet size and proximity. Pins mark each company's ZIP-code area, not the exact street address.
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288 of the carriers above report operating beyond 100 miles, and 296 hold interstate authority. For a move that crosses state lines, filter for the "Licensed interstate" badge, ask for a binding estimate after a video or in-home survey, and expect a delivery window rather than a fixed date. Typical 1,000-mile costs from Allentown run $2,770–$4,130 for a one-bedroom and $7,400–$11,000 for a three-bedroom home.
Local movers in Allentown typically charge about $130 to $220 per hour depending on crew size. A studio move usually totals $550 to $810, a two-bedroom $1,070 to $1,590 and a four-bedroom $2,560 to $3,800.
For a 1,000-mile move a two-bedroom household typically costs $4,620 to $6,880 and a three-bedroom $7,400 to $11,000. Use the calculator on this page to set your exact distance.
There are 424 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within about 45 miles of Allentown, of which 296 are authorized for interstate moves.
Every company card on this page shows the carrier's USDOT number and, for interstate movers, its MC number as recorded by the FMCSA. Enter the USDOT number on the FMCSA website to see the current authority status, insurance on file and safety record before you book.
Two to four weeks is enough for a local move outside the summer peak; long-distance moves and month-end dates are better booked six to eight weeks ahead, when more carriers still have capacity.
Most do. Flights of stairs, elevator waits and long carries from the truck to the door are common surcharges, typically a flat fee per flight or an extra hour of labor. Tell the estimator about both addresses so the quote includes them.