Moving Companies in Apex, NC
Average Hourly Rates in Apex and the Triangle
When hiring local movers in the Apex and greater Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina, pricing generally breaks down by the size of the crew or the size of your home.
- Per Mover Rate: Statewide and regional averages hover around $105 per hour per individual mover, though general practical ranges span from $40 to $70 per hour per worker.
- Crew Rates (with a truck): For a standard 2-to-3 person crew including a moving truck, expect total hourly rates ranging from $130 to $260+ per hour depending on the size of the team.
- Labor-Only Help: If you already have a truck or portable container and just need muscle for loading and unloading, rates typically average about $73 to $100+ per hour. Most companies enforce a 2-hour minimum.
Typical Total Cost for Local Moves in Apex
Total costs vary significantly based on the size of your residence and how much heavy lifting is involved:
- Studio / 1-Bedroom Apartment: $447 – $942 (Average total around $500 – $700)
- 2 – 3 Bedroom Home: $1,100 – $2,100 (Depending on volume and hours required)
- 4+ Bedroom Home: $2,100 – $3,535+
2-Person vs. 3-Person Crew Costs
For a local move in Apex or the greater Raleigh-Durham "Triangle" area, hourly rates depend heavily on the size of the crew and a truck. Intrastate moving rates in North Carolina are legally regulated and capped by the NCUC Moving Guide via the Maximum Rate Tariff.
| Crew Size | Typical Market Rate | Legal State Cap | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Person Crew (with a truck) | Usually ranges from $100 to $150 per hour (depending on the company and the season). | Capped at a maximum of $188.40 per hour under North Carolina regulations. | Smaller spaces, studios, 1-bedroom apartments, or homes with minimal heavy/bulky furniture and easy access (few stairs). |
| 3-Person Crew (with a truck) | Usually ranges from $140 to $200 per hour. | Capped at a maximum of $243.30 per hour under North Carolina regulations. | 2 to 3-bedroom homes, properties with tight stairwells, long walks from the front door to the truck, or heavy specialty items (like safes or large solid-wood armoires). |
The Cost-Comparison Reality (Hourly vs. Total Time)
While a 3-person crew costs more per hour (roughly $40 to $50+ more per hour than a 2-person crew), it does not automatically mean your total bill will be higher.
Efficiency Trade-off: Three movers can load and unload a truck significantly faster than two. For example, a 3-person crew might finish a 3-bedroom house in 4 hours ($600–$800 labor), whereas a 2-person crew might take 6.5 to 7 hours ($700–$1,000+ labor) for the exact same job.
Additional Fees to Anticipate: Most Triangle-area movers enforce a 2- to 3-hour minimum and a travel/fuel fee (frequently calculated as an extra 1 hour of labor to cover transit to and from your locations).
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Federal tax-filer migration data for Wake County.
58% arrived from another state. Long-haul moves need a carrier with active interstate operating authority — plenty of local companies don't hold one.
See licensed movers49% of departures went farther than 50 miles. Beyond that range moves are priced by weight and distance, and a state line means the carrier needs interstate authority.
See the full picture — 5-year trend, state flows and top routes
Apex refills from a distance: nearby counties pull households out, and the rest of the country more than replaces them.
Each bar shows that state's in/out split — rows are ranked by total volume.
Households arriving from another state report $97,394 in average annual income; those relocating from elsewhere in North Carolina report $68,318. Long-distance arrivals are the higher-budget half of the market.
How this works: IRS SOI County-to-County Migration Data, 2022-2023. The IRS compares the address on consecutive tax returns, so every move here is a real filed household. The catch: it publishes annually with about a two-year lag, counts Wake County rather than city limits exactly, misses people who don't file a return, and leaves 14% of moves unattributed to a specific county, because flows too small to publish are grouped into regional buckets instead. See the whole state on the North Carolina migration page →
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