{"id":28939,"date":"2026-06-23T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinghelpblog.uhaul.net\/?p=28939"},"modified":"2026-09-04T10:48:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T17:48:51","slug":"often-do-canadians-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/often-do-canadians-move\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Do Canadians Move in Their Lifetime?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By:&nbsp;<\/strong>Angela Serednicki,&nbsp;<em>Zoocasa&nbsp;contributor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than 1&nbsp;million Canadians pack up their boxes and move every single year, according to Statistics Canada. Whether&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;leaving home for university, chasing a new&nbsp;job&nbsp;or finally buying that first place, chances are&nbsp;you\u2019ve&nbsp;packed boxes more than once, and&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;probably not&nbsp;done yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So how often do Canadians&nbsp;actually move&nbsp;over the course of a lifetime, and what is driving all that movement? While there is no exact average number, Canadian housing data offers a detailed look at how,&nbsp;when&nbsp;and why we&nbsp;relocate, and how those choices fit into everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Related:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/down-payment-detached-homes-canada-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Do You Have Over $100K for a Down Payment? What It Takes to Own a Detached Home in Canada\u2019s 10 Largest Cities<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Many Canadians Move Each Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www150.statcan.gc.ca\/n1\/pub\/91f0015m\/91f0015m2026001-eng.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statistics Canada&#8217;s Canadian Housing Survey<\/a>, most Canadians will move multiple times over their lifespan. Instead of focusing on a single \u201ctypical\u201d number of moves,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;more useful to think about moving as something that naturally follows&nbsp;life\u2019s&nbsp;turning points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Canadians rarely pack up their lives just for the sake of change; instead, our moves are directly driven by evolving personal needs. When we look at why people decide to change addresses, the motivations typically cluster around these specific goals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pursuing education and independence:<\/strong>&nbsp;Relocating&nbsp;to be closer to university campuses or to step out on our own for the first time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chasing career opportunities:<\/strong>&nbsp;Moving to secure a new job&nbsp;or&nbsp;relocating&nbsp;simply to shorten a draining daily commute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combining households:<\/strong>&nbsp;Finding a new, shared space to build a life together when moving in with a partner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upsizing for growing families:<\/strong>&nbsp;Seeking out&nbsp;extra bedrooms, a larger&nbsp;backyard or access to better school districts to accommodate children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shedding maintenance and excess space:<\/strong>&nbsp;Downsizing to a smaller, more manageable property once the&nbsp;children&nbsp;have moved&nbsp;out,&nbsp;and the large family home is no longer needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optimizing for&nbsp;retirement:<\/strong>&nbsp;Relocating&nbsp;to reduce daily living costs, transition to accessible single-floor living, or get closer to adult children or family members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your next move is&nbsp;almost always&nbsp;connected to what is happening in your life right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Moves vs. Long-Distance Moves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Zoocasa-how-often-do-Canadians-move-2.jpg\" alt=\"Two young children stand side-by-side with a Canadian flag draped over their shoulders.\" class=\"wp-image-28930 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Zoocasa-how-often-do-Canadians-move-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Zoocasa-how-often-do-Canadians-move-2-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most Canadians&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;uproot their lives completely when they move. In fact, the survey found that 94&nbsp;percent&nbsp;of Canadians who moved stayed within the same province, while only 6&nbsp;percent&nbsp;moved to another province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That suggests&nbsp;many moves are about adjusting daily life rather than rewriting it: finding a place with a bit more space, a quieter or more vibrant neighborhood, shorter commutes or better access to schools,&nbsp;transit,&nbsp;or amenities. For most people, moving is about fine-tuning their lifestyle within a familiar region, not starting over somewhere entirely new.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The minority of people who move out of the province tend to do so in response to major life changes, such as a significant job opportunity or a decision to live closer to family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Related:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/rent-costs-in-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>A 2026 Guide on How Rent Costs in Canada Compared to the US<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Reasons Canadians Decide to Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quite&nbsp;frequently, the reason for a change of address is&nbsp;Canadians move to improve their living situation. In the previous five years, the survey reported&nbsp;one in four households (25.3&nbsp;percent)&nbsp;relocated&nbsp;specifically to find a better-quality home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When broken down, the top intentional drivers for moving were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Upgrading space or quality:<\/strong>&nbsp;27&nbsp;percent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Becoming a homeowner:<\/strong>&nbsp;20&nbsp;percent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finding a more desirable neighborhood:<\/strong>&nbsp;14&nbsp;percent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accommodating a change in household size:<\/strong>&nbsp;14&nbsp;percent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are intentional, future-focused decisions. People are choosing homes that better reflect how they live, who they live&nbsp;with,&nbsp;and what they value at each stage of their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Drives Different Generations to Move?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generational differences shape not only how often Canadians move, but&nbsp;<em>why<\/em>. As people age, their focus naturally shifts from chasing new opportunities to protecting the life&nbsp;they\u2019ve&nbsp;built and staying close to loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Gen Z (born 1997-2012), moving is&nbsp;largely about&nbsp;launching their adult lives. When these young adults move across provinces, 61&nbsp;percent&nbsp;do so for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/canadian-universities-student-condo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">school and education<\/a>. However, when they move locally within their own province, 19&nbsp;percent&nbsp;say finding better housing is their top priority, showing that even younger renters and first-time buyers carefully weigh value and quality of life.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Zoocasa-how-often-do-Canadians-move-3.jpg\" alt=\"A Canadian college student organizes and packs their personal belongings into moving boxes inside a dorm room.\" class=\"wp-image-28933 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Zoocasa-how-often-do-Canadians-move-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Zoocasa-how-often-do-Canadians-move-3-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we look at Millennials (born 1981-1996) and Gen X (born 1966-1980), the focus shifts to building careers and families.&nbsp;A new job is typically what sparks a long-distance move, with&nbsp;roughly 50&nbsp;percent&nbsp;to 60&nbsp;percent of people moving between provinces in Canada for career opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When they stay local, the priority shifts to upgrading their lifestyle.&nbsp;Roughly a&nbsp;third of these cohorts move within their province to secure a better living situation, seeking more space for growing families or a home that supports long-term financial stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Canadians enter their golden years, the priorities change again. Baby Boomers (born 1946-1965) focus less on career advancement and more on family and simplicity.&nbsp;Nearly half&nbsp;(48&nbsp;percent) of Boomers who move out of a province do so to be closer to family. Locally, 21&nbsp;percent&nbsp;move primarily to reduce housing costs, often downsizing to lower-maintenance properties,&nbsp;so they can better enjoy their retirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Related:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/how-to-equity-for-retirement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How the Equity in Your Home Can Help You Plan for Retirement<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, for the oldest generation of Canadians, those born before 1946 (80 and older), support and connection are everything. A massive 77&nbsp;percent&nbsp;of those moving to another province do so to be near loved ones. For local moves, their decisions blend practicality and emotion, driven equally by the need to reduce living costs and manage health-related accessibility needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Rise of Multigenerational Homes in Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Zoocasa-how-often-do-Canadians-move-4.jpg\" alt=\"A multigenerational Canadian family, including grandparents, a mother, a father, and their children, relaxes together on a living room couch.\" class=\"wp-image-28936 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Zoocasa-how-often-do-Canadians-move-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Zoocasa-how-often-do-Canadians-move-4-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a growing number of Canadian families, the response to rising costs and changing life circumstances is to stay together under one roof.&nbsp;Nearly<a href=\"https:\/\/www150.statcan.gc.ca\/n1\/daily-quotidien\/250814\/dq250814a-eng.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;2.4 million Canadians<\/a>&nbsp;lived in a multigenerational household (meaning at least three generations lived together), according to the 2021 Census.&nbsp;That\u2019s&nbsp;up 8.6&nbsp;percent&nbsp;from 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;planning a move&nbsp;in&nbsp;today&#8217;s housing market, this shift is worth factoring into your home evaluation. When touring properties, look past your immediate needs and consider how the space could adapt over the next decade.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Related:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/basement-suite-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>5 Benefits of Creating a Basement Suite In Your Home<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having a multigenerational home is especially common in high-cost provinces such as Ontario and British Columbia, where pooling resources makes day-to-day life, caregiving, and homeownership easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To incentivize more families living under one roof, the federal government introduced the Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit in 2023 to help families build a secondary suite for a senior or an adult with a disability. Eligible households can claim 15% of renovation costs, up to a maximum credit of $7,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Really Drives How Often Canadians Move?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although&nbsp;there\u2019s&nbsp;no single answer to how often Canadians move,&nbsp;there\u2019s&nbsp;a clear pattern: moves cluster around major life transitions. Starting school, changing careers,&nbsp;forming&nbsp;or ending relationships, raising children, or supporting aging parents are the true catalysts for a change of address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Related:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/condo-vs-houses-best-canadian-roi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Condo vs House: Which Was the Better Investment in Canada Over the Last 10 Years?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What changes over time is the level of risk and responsibility, with financial and lifestyle stakes growing as people age. Understanding how your situation fits into these broader patterns can help clarify not just when to move, but&nbsp;<em>why<\/em>, and what you want your next home to support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you approaching one of life&#8217;s major transitions and thinking about your next move?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Search for homes on Zoocasa<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;speak&nbsp;with a local agent today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contributor\u2019s&nbsp;Bio:&nbsp;<\/strong><em>Angela Serednicki is a Public Relations and Content Specialist at&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Zoocasa<\/em><\/a><em>, an award-winning prop-tech company that uses technology to provide an intelligent, end-to-end real estate experience. Having lived in various Toronto&nbsp;neighbourhoods&nbsp;for over a decade, Angela brings an intimate knowledge of the city&#8217;s evolving real estate landscape to her reporting.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By:&nbsp;Angela Serednicki,&nbsp;Zoocasa&nbsp;contributor More than 1&nbsp;million Canadians pack up their boxes and move every single year, according to Statistics Canada. Whether&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;leaving home for university, chasing a new&nbsp;job&nbsp;or finally buying that first place, chances are&nbsp;you\u2019ve&nbsp;packed boxes more than once, and&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;probably not&nbsp;done yet. 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