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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914 movers in Albany
"We hired this moving company (New Leaf) who contracts with other companies and assigned us to a company called Fragile Moving. This company is anything but Fragile. We were moving from NYC to FL. We were told 15 days max. It was a little longer. W..."
"Company does not replace anything broken if it is brought to their attention after one day. They expect you to inspect all boxes within 24 hours. Movers are just working to get it done and make money. They could care less about something being "fr..."
"Absolute scam & theft. Of course wish I could provide negative stars. Picked up everything I own on morning of Wednesday, Oct. 30. Was assured it was a same-day delivery (which I paid for) for afternoon Wednesday, Oct 30. Items already on the ..."
"From beginning to end using Real Deal Van Lines from Leominster MA has been the best moving experience my husband and I have ever had. We have moved 20 times in our married life so I would consider our opinion to be noteworthy. It is the first tim..."
"I have moved across the country without having anything broken, but this company broke furniture and family heirlooms on a local move, had a mover walk off the job because of a dispute with the supervisor, refused to give me documents requested in..."
"This company is a scam. Low balled the initial price nobody came out to give us a real estimate. on the day of the move they came 7 hours late and then told us we needed more cash or wouldn't do the move. they had 3 guys but the manager didn't lif..."
"Amazing service! We are so pleased with this company. Their full packing service was incredible! Very professional, transparent and efficient. We will definitely use their services again in the future."
"We contact Paul Gentil and he made the move very seamless and easy. The quote they gave us was below what it actually costed us which was an added bonus. The movers were very courteous and nice to my and my wife and help make the moving process ..."
"They underestimated my move purposely to win the contract and then sold it to another mover. These guys are brokers not movers. Upon discovering that they had underbid, and then knowingly sold to another mover who in the end was going to charge me..."
"Estimate was 1500 dollars so I said go ahead and finish this job. After they packed and load everything in the truck went to destination. From there they call me and said it will be 2500 dollars. If you do not pay we are not dropping off. I had to..."
"In December of 2020 I contracted this company to pick up my home possessions and store for several months while we were constructing a new residence. I paid additional money for 100% replacement insurance. Either during storage, or delivery they ..."
"The movers pretty sure it was Kyle and Mike got in a fight mid-move and I had to play therapist trying to get them to just finish - had my phone with 911 dialed the whole move. The move was from Boston to Dc but the actual moving company I hired w..."
"I was promised by Frank Diaz that they would take great care wrapping and protecting my furniture. But two sofas came with grease stains on the edges and a wood cabinet came with a huge scratch on its side. Then, True State refused to deal with my..."
"Nick and his team helped me out in a jam. I had to be out of one location (business) before moving into another. He responded quickly to my request and provided a fair storage cost for my inventory until I could move into the new location. I would..."
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.
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