Professional movers load your stuff, ship it to your new home, and unload it all for you. It’s the easiest—but most expensive—option. Learn more.
The Best Moving Companies in Fontana
What type of moving company is right for you?
You load up all your belongings, but the movers transport your container to your new home. It’s the middle road for effort and cost. Learn more.
Worried about costs? Rent a truck, load it yourself, drive it to your new home, and unload all your things. You do it all—and save a lot. Learn more.
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What to know about moving in Fontana
Moving costs in Fontana depend on factors like how far you’re moving, how much stuff you have, the time of year, and the type of moving services you require. While a full-service move could cost anywhere from $1,200 to $29,000, a moving van rental costs $120 to $4,000, on average. Moving and storage containers are a middle-range option, costing $850–$12,000.
Fontana may not be the best place to look for your first home. The neighboring town of San Bernardino ranked 76th out of 100 on our list of the best metros for first-time homeowners. Fontana homes are considered less affordable than the national average. In San Bernardino, the median home price is $341,300, 25% of homes were built since 2000, and 63.3% of all homes are occupied.
According to national averages, most moving containers cost about $3 per mile, which comes out to about $3,870. The actual cost will depend on the size of your container, the distance, and the time of year you move. Moving containers for a 1-bedroom apartment cost about $2,700, while moving containers for a 5-bedroom home cost $6,050.
Fontana has sunny, dry weather with mild winters and warm summers. Temperatures typically reach 66 degrees in January and 94 degrees in July. Since Fontana is in a desert climate, don’t expect much rain—the city gets an average of 38 days of precipitation per year.
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Sources
- Colin Holmes, Move.org, “How Much Does It Cost to Move?” Published June 6, 2022. Accessed November 2, 2022.
- Joe Roberts, Move.org, “The Best Metros and Towns for First-Time Homeowners,” Published January 25, 2021. Accessed November 2, 2022.
- Kurt Manwaring, Move.org, “What is the Average Cost of Moving Containers?” Published May 31, 2022. Accessed November 2, 2022.
- Frank Lanigan, Move.org, “How Long Does Moving Take?” Published August 17, 2022. Accessed November 2, 2022.
- Move.org, “US Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living in 2022,” Published April 23, 2022. Accessed November 2, 2022.
- Bestplace.net, “Climate in Fontana, California,” Accessed November 2, 2022.