elcome to the 2026 Self-Storage Almanac. For 35 years, the Almanac has been the leading source of data for the self-storage industry. As the most sought-after publication in our industry, we take pride in delivering the best industry data in each and every edition, and this year’s is no exception.
In fact, with TractIQ as the official data provider, on top of a reimagined modern design and trends from the most recent version of the SSA’s Self Storage Demand Study, MSM is confident that this volume is the best Almanac it has ever produced.
Led by CEO Noah Starr, who also writes “Stats By Starr,” a quarterly column for MSM’s Messenger magazine, TractIQ is a leading provider of self-storage data and analytics, tracking more than 70,000 self-storage facilities for insights on rental rates, construction activity, ownership data, and demographics.
TractIQ also shares MSM’s commitment to transparency and delivering the most accurate, accessible data to the self-storage industry, which is of the utmost importance considering that data presented in the Almanac is used nationwide in feasibility studies and reporting on the health of the industry. For that reason, we have made this edition cleaner and more concise than ever before, upgrading the reader experience through more visually appealing charts and tables and improved readability, as you will see on the following pages.
Though the Almanac has changed since last year, one thing hasn’t: The need for comprehensive, market-specific research and ample due diligence remains vital to the success of any investment in our industry. Because data constantly fluctuates, and this publication is meant to serve as a benchmark, it is still essential to retain an unbiased, third-party consultant to conduct extensive feasibility and market studies.
If you have any questions about the Almanac, please feel free to reach out to me at poppy@modernstoragemedia.com. We wish you the best in your self-storage endeavors!
Publisher
elcome to the 2026 Self-Storage Almanac. For 35 years, the Almanac has been the leading source of data for the self-storage industry. As the most sought-after publication in our industry, we take pride in delivering the best industry data in each and every edition, and this year’s is no exception.
In fact, with TractIQ as the official data provider, on top of a reimagined modern design and trends from the most recent version of the SSA’s Self Storage Demand Study, MSM is confident that this volume is the best Almanac it has ever produced.
Led by CEO Noah Starr, who also writes “Stats By Starr,” a quarterly column for MSM’s Messenger magazine, TractIQ is a leading provider of self-storage data and analytics, tracking more than 70,000 self-storage facilities for insights on rental rates, construction activity, ownership data, and demographics.
TractIQ also shares MSM’s commitment to transparency and delivering the most accurate, accessible data to the self-storage industry, which is of the utmost importance considering that data presented in the Almanac is used nationwide in feasibility studies and reporting on the health of the industry. For that reason, we have made this edition cleaner and more concise than ever before, upgrading the reader experience through more visually appealing charts and tables and improved readability, as you will see on the following pages.
Though the Almanac has changed since last year, one thing hasn’t: The need for comprehensive, market-specific research and ample due diligence remains vital to the success of any investment in our industry. Because data constantly fluctuates, and this publication is meant to serve as a benchmark, it is still essential to retain an unbiased, third-party consultant to conduct extensive feasibility and market studies.
If you have any questions about the Almanac, please feel free to reach out to me at poppy@modernstoragemedia.com. We wish you the best in your self-storage endeavors!
Publisher