Moving your home from Des Moines
Gorilla Haulers moves households from Des Moines to homes in other states, with furniture protection, loading, transportation and unloading. Packing and storage can be arranged as part of your moving plan.
An estimated 62% of housing units in Des Moines, Iowa are detached houses. For a house move, include the garage, basement, patio and spare rooms when counting furniture and boxes. 2020–2024 Census housing estimates.
Plan your packing · What to expect on moving day · Storage between homes
Planning your Des Moines move
Planning an interstate move from Des Moines, Iowa starts with the actual pickup address, a complete inventory, and your destination ZIP code. Include belongings in garages, basements, storage units, and other spaces outside the main rooms.
Before requesting an estimate from Des Moines, describe truck access, parking, stairs, elevators, loading appointments, and any building or community rules. Tell the team about large, fragile, or unusually shaped items before the route is scheduled.
Local housing at a glance
Des Moines, Iowa
The ACS estimates 97,604 housing units here, including 60,158 detached houses and 18,363 units in buildings with at least 20 units. Of 90,105 occupied homes, 35,599 are renter-occupied.
- Detached houses
- 62% of housing units
- Attached single-unit homes
- 4% of housing units
- Buildings with 20+ units
- 19% of housing units
- Renter-occupied homes
- 40% of occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates, table B25024; B25003 (tenure). Rounded survey estimates.
Moving from Des Moines to another state
Interstate household moving is our main service, with nationwide delivery. Popular routes from Iowa: Florida, Texas, California, New York. Find another route.
Estimates, protection and state rules
Before you book, review how interstate estimates, added items and shipment protection work, and the rules for a move entirely within Iowa.
Interstate moving: estimates, inventory changes and shipment protection · Iowa in-state moving rules
