The Self-Storage Industry: Big Money, Big Size [INFOGRAPHIC]

For most of us, self-service storage is something we only think about when we need somewhere to put our extra stuff. You probably pass a handful of facilities on your daily commute without blinking an eye.

But self-storage is actually a booming industry, with thousands of new facilities built every year.

Just how big is the self-storage industry, you ask? Take a look at the infographic below to learn more.

Self-storage industry infographic

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