A Fazio Moving And Storage Inc
Ramsey, NJ · USDOT 117631
5 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1974
Moving from New Jersey to Texas
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 11,000 people living in Texas had lived in New Jersey a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Newark to Houston, about 1,665 miles, usually costs $3,750–$6,450. 369 licensed movers are based in New Jersey.
Who makes this move
11,078
people moved from New Jersey to Texas (±3,309)
2,930
moved the other way, from Texas to New Jersey (±1,744)
- Texas drew about 5% of the roughly 215,000 people who left New Jersey for another state.
- More people moved to Texas than the other way, by about 8,100.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left New Jersey went
Most common moves out of New Jersey
- Pennsylvania38,000
- New York36,000
- Florida23,000
- Texas11,000
- Virginia11,000
- California9,700
- North Carolina9,300
- Georgia6,800
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Newark to Houston, about 1,665 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $2,150–$3,700 | $2,650–$4,550 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $2,750–$4,700 | $3,400–$5,800 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $3,750–$6,450 | $4,650–$8,000 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $4,700–$8,050 | $5,800–$9,950 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $5,500–$9,400 | $6,800–$11,650 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $6,300–$10,850 | $7,850–$13,450 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Newark to Houston | 1,665 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Newark to Dallas | 1,608 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Newark to Austin | 1,774 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Jersey City to Houston | 1,669 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Jersey City to Dallas | 1,613 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Jersey City to Austin | 1,779 | $3,750–$6,450 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in New Jersey
See all 369Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
A Santini Moving & Storage Company
Dayton, NJ · USDOT 6045
16 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1974
Aa American Moving & Storage Inc
Wyckoff, NJ · USDOT 861082
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2000
Accessible Movers Moving&storage Inc
Marlboro, NJ · USDOT 3488885
2 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2020
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedNew Jersey to Texas crosses a state line, so the mover needs federal interstate authority.Ask: carrier or broker?A broker sells your move to a company you have not met. Both are legal; know which one you are hiring.Get a binding estimateA binding estimate fixes the price. A non-binding one is a guess: the final bill follows the actual weight.
Questions about moving from New Jersey to Texas
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Texas?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Newark to Houston, about 1,665 miles, usually costs $3,750–$6,450 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $3,750 to $6,450. A studio runs about $2,150–$3,700 and a 4-bedroom about $5,500–$9,400. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from New Jersey to Texas?
About 11,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 11,078, with a margin of error of ±3,309. About 2,900 moved from Texas to New Jersey the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from New Jersey to Texas?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 1,608 to 1,779 miles by road; Newark to Houston is about 1,665. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from New Jersey to Texas?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from New Jersey to Texas?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 24% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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