--- title: Senior Moves in Carson City, NV | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/carson-city/senior-moving/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Service area: Northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and Truckee](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/) - [Carson City and the Carson Valley](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/carson-city-and-carson-valley/) - [Movers in Carson City](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/carson-city/) - Senior moves and downsizing in Carson City # Senior moves and downsizing in Carson City The median age in Carson City is about 42.4, and more than 62 percent of its households own their homes, so many senior moves here mean sorting a house that has been lived in for years. O'Brien's plans each one with a free in-home estimate that includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ## Carson City: Age and time in the home - Median age 42.4 - Householders in their home since before 2020 74.8% - Homes owned 62.3% - Median year built 1981 Data: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html). Carson City is the state capital and a city of roughly 58,000 people, and the Census Bureau puts its median age at about 42.4. That is a mixed community of working families and retirees, which is why older residents moving here come from every kind of home, from a starter house to a long-held place with a full garage. ## What the owner share means for a move About 62 percent of Carson City homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1981. A 1981 house usually has a two-car garage, an attic, a shed and closets filled over decades. A senior move from a home like that is mostly a sorting job before it is a moving job. Renters make up the other 38 percent or so, and for them the question is often a lease date and an elevator. Tell the estimator which situation you are in so the plan starts from the right place. ## The drive from the Sparks warehouse Carson City sits about 33 miles from our Glendale Avenue yard, a drive of roughly 39 minutes on I-580. Crews, vaults and the truck reach the city the same morning, which keeps a planned day short for someone who is tired of a long move. A move that stays inside Nevada runs under the Nevada Transportation Authority approval, CPCN 1070. ## Choosing what goes where Seniors leaving a Carson City house often split belongings three ways: what goes to the new smaller place, what a son or daughter takes, and what waits in storage. Furniture for the new place moves on the truck with the rest. Pieces that are not decided yet can wait in a wooden vault, 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft, with vault storage from $40 per month. Read the [downsizing guide for seniors](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/downsizing-for-seniors/) for a room-by-room way to decide. ## Packing help that fits the pace Some Carson City customers want every cabinet emptied and wrapped for them, others want the crew to pack only the kitchen and the china. Full packing, partial packing and box packing only are all available, and you can read how each one works in [packing services](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/). The estimator writes the plan down so a family member in another city can read it. ## Family members who live elsewhere Many older movers have adult children in Reno, the Bay Area or out of state. The office at 775-359-6683 answers questions on weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm, and the written estimate can be shared by email with whoever is helping. Start with the [free in-home estimate](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/), which comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes to keep. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html) - [Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division](https://www.adsd.nv.gov/) - [Administration for Community Living, Eldercare Locator](https://eldercare.acl.gov/home) - [FMCSA, Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Senior moves and downsizing help](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/senior-moving/) - [Movers in Carson City](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/carson-city/) - [Downsizing for seniors](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/downsizing-for-seniors/) - [Estate and downsizing storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/estate-and-downsizing-storage/) Nearby ## The same service in nearby towns - [Senior moves and downsizing in North Carson City (89706)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/north-carson-city/senior-moving/) - [Senior moves and downsizing in West Carson City (89703)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/west-carson-city/senior-moving/) - [Senior moves and downsizing in Minden](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/minden/senior-moving/) - [Senior moves and downsizing in Gardnerville](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/gardnerville/senior-moving/) - [Senior moves and downsizing in Gardnerville Ranchos](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/gardnerville-ranchos/senior-moving/) - [Senior moves and downsizing in Genoa](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/genoa/senior-moving/) - [Movers in Carson City](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/carson-city/) In Carson City ## More services in Carson City - [Packing services in Carson City](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/carson-city/packing/) - [Storage for Carson City households](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/carson-city/storage/) - [Long-distance moving from Carson City](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/carson-city/long-distance/) - [Office and commercial moving in Carson City](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/carson-city/office-moving/) - [White-glove furniture delivery in Carson City](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/carson-city/white-glove-delivery/) Answers ## Senior moves and downsizing in Carson City questions Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### Can the crew move me from Carson City to an assisted living apartment? Yes. The crew moves furniture and boxes to an apartment, a room or a community, and the estimator asks for the building's move-in rules so the day matches them. See [moving a parent to assisted living](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-a-parent-to-assisted-living/) for the family side. ### Is Carson City a local move or a long-distance one? Carson City to Reno, Sparks or anywhere else in Nevada is a move within the state. A move out of state is interstate and runs through O'Brien's federal authority and the Bekins network. ### How early should I call before a move date? Call as soon as you have a date or even a rough season, so the estimator can visit before you start sorting. Stored goods need about 2 to 3 weeks notice to ship. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) M Mike K. August 30, 2019 The best customer service ever! ### Owner's reply Thanks Mike we sincerely appreciate you and your business! P Patrick R. September 19, 2026 The two gentlemen that helped me move today were very Helpful and professional! T Tommy B. August 21, 2026 Great local business. Very family oriented with highly knowledgeable staff with remarkable employees going the extra mile. If you need a moving service for any reason, go here. ### Owner's reply Thanks Tommy appreciate you giving us a review. ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070