Average Cost of Movers in Albany
Based on the price calculation of 13 reviews, we estimate that a move within Albany should very roughly cost $1600.
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911 movers in Albany
"Joe and his crew were very professional, clean and conscience. Nothing was damaged. They treated us with respect and were careful and aware of not damaging floors and walls when moving."
"Excellent work -- quick/safe and all in good condition at desination. We saved some "fragile" items for us to move ourselves but should have let them do it all."
"I recently moved from Westchester to Wappingers Falls and from the first phone conversation I had with Kate, the sister of the brother & sister team who own and operate Your Hometown Mover, of New Paltz, NY, I felt comfortable and confident in my ..."
"This company moved me and despite purchasing full insurance coverage I have not receive compensation to the damages done to my furniture. the moving coordinator Joe corona is very ignorant, unprofessional and racist. If my skin color was white thi..."
"Ciera is knowledgeable, professional, personable and friendly. She is genuinely concerned with the client's needs and assists the client with a "smile" that can be felt over the phone. She assisted me with every question I had about the process an..."
"Ross H.led a team of professionals from my move in New York to Ohio. The team took control of a very stressful situation and did a great job. All possessions arrived in perfect condition."
"I hired Angelo Enterprises for my move out of my 5 bedroom home and it was nothing short of stress free and easy. I will always use them in the future! Thank you to Whitney in the office and the gentlemen from the moving crew!"
"Arrived early on a Saturday morning. 3 men moved out our 1 bedroom apartment, 1 additional bedroom set at another location, and unloaded at house all on about 3 hours. Very polite and professional, would highly recommend."
"I work at Pratt & Whitney and heard great things about Geometric, so we hired them. The move was a great experience. The estimate was accurate and the movers did a very good job with no complaints. I would recommend Geometric anytime anyone needs ..."
"I recently hired TEMS to move some furniture from Connecticut to Block Island RI. This is not an easy job because it involved a couple days and a ferry ride. This company did a great job. The price they gave me was very reasonable. There were no h..."
"These people took my deposit and broke almost every item I had picked up. They RUINED my family's possession's. Most of which are irreplaceable. Don't walk from this company RUN!!!!!"
"Crew called before arrival. They picked up right on time. Completed paperwork quickly Friendly agents, professional service. One item needed a box and staff wrapped it up in blankets. Great job, would highly recommend!"
"If I could give them ten stars I would! They arrived right on time, worked super fast, took extra care with my items and were very friendly and upbeat. I highly recommend them!"
"James and Miles showed up to provide moving help on time. They worked hard and fast, were very courteous and did more than I expected in less time than expected. They were supported by a professional office staff that made sure my schedule was acc..."
"The Grunts were amazing with our move! I sincerely appreciate the service they provided. They protected all of our furniture, door jams, and flooring. Thank you so much for a job well done! Highly recommend."
"I was a little trepidatious going into the move, since I made all the arrangements from California by telephone, on the basis of a super high recommendation from the managers of the storage facility I was using in Massachusetts. Their own manager ..."
"James jimmy and frank were great and made the move less stressful and more than willing to do what was needed. They took the time to protect our items. I would definitely use them again. Thank you. Fred."
"They arrived on time, did the job in the estimated time that I was given and completed the move without any damage. The items I was moving were extremely heavy and large. They barely fit through my doors. The movers wrapped everything and were abl..."
What to know when moving to Albany, NY
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In New York, the annual violent crime rate stands at 454.9 per 100,000 residents, which is about 39.8% higher than the national average of 325.3. The property crime rate is also higher, with 1,816.5 per 100,000, compared to the national rate of 1,546.9, reflecting a difference of 17.4%.
- Violent crime: 454.9 per 100k vs. 325.3 national, increasing by 4.7% since 2022
- Property crime: 1,816.5 per 100k vs. 1,546.9 national, increasing by 4.6% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 34.5% since 2022, at 2.7 per 100k
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for New York).
Schools & Higher Ed
Albany has access to 13 postsecondary institutions, offering a range of educational opportunities.
- Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- Albany Law School
- Albany Medical College
- University at Albany
- The College of Saint Rose
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
For outdoor enthusiasts, Albany has several notable parks to explore. Each offers unique opportunities for recreation and relaxation.
- New York State Museum - 4.7 stars (4093 reviews)
- Thacher State Park - 4.8 stars (3695 reviews)
- Washington Park - 4.6 stars (3036 reviews)
- Albany Pine Bush Preserve - 4.6 stars (1270 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).
Where do people move from Albany?
People move long distance from Albany to popular cities like Jersey City NJ, Los Angeles CA and Newark NJ.
See all popular local, long distance and international moving routes from Albany here.