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Moving Companies in Orange City, IA

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313 reviews

Local movers serving Orange City generally charge $150 to $200 per hour for a standard two-person crew and truck, with most companies enforcing a two-hour minimum even for a short job. A studio or one-bedroom typically runs $300 to $600, a two-to-three-bedroom home $600 to $1,200, and a larger four-bedroom-plus home $1,200 to $2,500 or more, depending on how long loading takes.

Because Orange City sits close to the Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska borders, ask whether your mover adds cross-border or extra mileage charges if your destination falls outside Sioux County. Late spring through August is the busiest stretch locally, tied to college move dates and the broader home-sale season, so book ahead if you're moving then.

Standard included coverage is thin, usually $0.60 per pound per item, so ask about additional valuation if you have expensive electronics or furniture. Having boxes taped and beds disassembled before the crew arrives keeps hourly costs down, and confirming a clear, legal parking spot close to your door avoids extra time spent on long carries.

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What customers say in Orange City, IA

★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Moved from Colorado and they did an excellent and efficient job of unloading at 2 different locations. They were careful, personable and quick. I wish all moving companies were this good...
Dave Fisk
The Moving Company · Sep 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
They were so efficient and kind. I would highly recommend them!
Mary K
The Moving Company · Sep 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
The moving company was fantastic moving us to our new condo! They arrived on time, moved everything carefully, placed it carefully in the condo and were super friendly!
Lynn Cole
The Moving Company · Sep 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
They helped us move into our house a year ago. They are the best! Quick, efficient, friendly- will definitely use them again if we ever move again.
Sarah Hooyer
The Moving Company · Sep 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Best moving experience ever! Brett & his crew had my stuff loaded & unloaded faster than I expected. They take the stress out of moving and even make it enjoyable!
Melissa
The Moving Company · Sep 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
An exceptional customer service experience. Organized, quick, and very polite. Highly recommend The Moving Company for any of your moving needs!
Andrew Walters
The Moving Company · Sep 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
I can recommend The Moving Company without reservation. Communication with Bret was clear, concise, and always timely. Bret and Crew were prompt, efficient, and beyond friendly. Pricing is fair. Fastest, cleanest move I've ever seen. These guys know how to work!!
Brett Schwiesow
The Moving Company · Sep 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Both my mom and I have used the Moving Company multiple times—her at least twice, and me two or three times. Each time they’ve been a literal life saver. They’re professional, quick, efficient, and easy to work with. It really takes the hassle out of moving and makes the entire process stress-free....
Josie De Jong
The Moving Company · Sep 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Second experience with Bret and his crew. If you need help with a move, it does not get any better than this.
Scott Miedema
The Moving Company · Sep 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
They helped my husband’s grandparents move and were wonderful to them! A couple of their pieces made it to our house and they showed up right when they said they would and moved fast!
Trinity Douma
The Moving Company · Sep 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
If you have moving needs you need the Moving Company ! They are careful, honest, efficient and very strong. Best money spent !
Lori Anderson
The Moving Company · Sep 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Bret and his crew were terrific! His communication was excellent, and they were efficient, friendly, and professional. Great attention to details. No question the best movers I’ve ever had!
Patti Van Skike
The Moving Company · Sep 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
You cannot find nicer more competent movers anywhere! What a terrific company to work with. You'll love Brett and crew!!
Kim Bihrer
The Moving Company · Sep 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Bret and his team did an excellent job moving our new furniture for us! Bret is an involved owner and personally made sure that everything went smoothly for our delivery. We had a set of stairs to maneuver some large furniture up and it was a huge peace of mind (and saved our backs) to have the Movi...
Michele Rosenboom
The Moving Company · Sep 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Very professional, polite and efficient. We would recommend this moving company to anyone needing this service.
Susan Museus
The Moving Company · Sep 2025

Who's moving to Orange City, IA

Federal tax-filer migration data for Sioux County.

-152 net households
What kind of mover will you need?
Moving in
509 households arrived

52% arrived from another state. Long-haul moves need a carrier with active interstate operating authority — plenty of local companies don't hold one.

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Moving out
661 households left

55% of departures left the state. Interstate moves are priced by weight and distance, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority.

See the full picture — 5-year trend, state flows and top routes
Net household change, five years
-103
18–19
-115
19–20
-112
20–21
-119
21–22
-152
22–23
Which states Orange City trades with

Each bar shows that state's in/out split — rows are ranked by total volume.

South Dakota -73
56 in
129 out
Nearby, under 50 miles
Sheldon, IA 24 mi Rock Rapids, IA 21 mi Le Mars, IA 23 mi Sioux Falls, SD 43 mi Sioux City, IA 42 mi Harrisburg, SD 38 mi
Beyond 50 miles
Spirit Lake, IA 56 mi

Households arriving from another state report $70,958 in average annual income; those relocating from elsewhere in Iowa report $62,469. 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 Sioux County rather than city limits exactly, misses people who don't file a return, and leaves 60% 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 Iowa migration page →

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1,150
cubic feet — what a local crew loads
8,050 lb what a long-distance carrier quotes on
26 ft rental truck, if you drive it yourself

Industry rules of thumb — about seven pounds per cubic foot, and published rental-truck capacities. Not our carrier records, not a quote. Bring both numbers to the call and what you get back will finally be comparable.

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