Where Self Storage Demand Is Strongest—And Why - CCR-Mag.com

Where Self Storage Demand Is Strongest—And Why - CCR-Mag.com

From Alaska to Alabama, the U.S. is home to nearly 50,000 self-storage facilities — outpacing the combined footprint of McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Subway locations nationwide. At the heart of this growing demand are six key drivers, commonly referred to as the 6 D’s: Downsizing, Dislocation, Death, Divorce — and the more recent additions, Decluttering and Distribution. StorageCafe’s research team goes beyond anecdotal evidence to identify the fo…