Movers in Palmdale — Flat-Rate, Insured, No Hidden Fees

Moving in Palmdale: what we handle for you

Palmdale is located in the Antelope Valley, about 60 miles north of downtown Los Angeles via the 14 freeway. It has grown rapidly in recent decades as LA residents seek more affordable housing while remaining within commuting distance of the city. The city offers a mix of newer master-planned communities, established neighborhoods, and rural desert properties. Key areas include West Palmdale (close to the 14 freeway), Quartz Hill, and the newer developments around Rancho Vista Boulevard. Moving from LA to Palmdale involves crossing the San Gabriel Mountains via the 14 freeway — a scenic but sometimes traffic-heavy route. Our drivers are experienced on this corridor and plan routes to avoid peak congestion. Best Movers LA handles all size moves to Palmdale, from studio apartments to large single-family homes. We offer packing, loading, transport, and unpacking services with full insurance coverage.

Palmdale by the numbers

Governed by	City of Palmdale (Los Angeles County)
Population	164,634
Homes owned / rented	66.2% / 33.8%
Housing type	80.2% single-family · 2.9% in 2–4 unit buildings · 12.4% in 5+ unit buildings · 4.5% mobile homes
Median year built	1989
Median home value	$471,000
Median rent paid	$1,802 a month, utilities included
Moved in the past year	7.2% of residents (LA County: 9.2%)
Speak Spanish at home	48.7% (LA County: 37.6%)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter.

80.2% of homes are single-family houses; for a house move we plan around the garage, patio and yard, and usually load from the driveway. The median home was built in 1989, so wider hallways and attached garages are common — usually an easier carry than in LA’s older neighborhoods. Se habla español: 48.7% of residents speak Spanish at home, and so do most of our crews.

Services available in Palmdale

Palmdale moving FAQ

Access, parking and permits in Palmdale

Palmdale is its own city, so a curb reservation for the moving truck goes through the City of Palmdale, not LADOT. We confirm its current form, fee and notice period for your date.

Palmdale is about 60 road miles north of Downtown LA — a distance you don’t pay for. Under California’s double drive time rule only the drive between your two addresses is billed, counted twice; on our most common runs from Palmdale at $88/hr for two movers, that adds:

From Palmdale to	Actual drive	Billed (doubled)	Added at $88/hr
Sunland-Tujunga	31 mi · about 62 min	124 min	$182
La Cañada Flintridge	34 mi · about 68 min	136 min	$199

No fuel surcharge, mileage or call-out fee is added on top.

Nearby areas we serve