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Self Storage Performance Quarterly
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The graph below reflects the net difference in the ratio since February 2015. The trend line suggests
that the ratio of move-ins is returning to parity with move-outs. In layman’s terms, when the trend line
is sloping upward, demand is increasing and conversely, a downward sloping line would indicate
weakening demand.
Storage Demand
– The following tables illustrate the trends in demand based upon 410,000± self-
storage units found in 747± facilities SSDS tracks every month.
Storage Demand – Nationwide
February 2017
vs.
January 2017
February 2017
vs.
February 2016
1Q17
vs.
1Q16
Total Rental Activity
-9.8%
-12.0%
-6.4%
Move-Ins
-7.4%
-12.7%
-7.4%
Move-Outs
-12.2%
-12.7%
-5.5%
Source: Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.
-10%
-8%
-6%
-4%
-2%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
Ratio of Move-Ins to Move-Outs
Net Difference in Ratio
1-Year MovingAverage