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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909 movers in Albany
McLaughlin Transportation Systems
"We were living in New Hampshire and had a planned move to AL. We booked service with the company 4-5 months ago and had everything confirmed. The plan was to have the team come one day to pack and then another day to finish packing and load the tr..."
Wade Odell Wade
"I do not think they even deserve one star. I hired them to move me for 1.7miles, less than 5 minutes move. They charged me over $1800 for this. I paid full insurance for the move. The movers were sitting around and not doing anything in the hallwa..."
On Track Movers LLC
"I had paid extra to have a light crated and packed. Upon arrival the movers dropped it on the floor. the box was labeled fragile with arrows pointing up. The movers just didnt care the light ended up being broken. Walter is the worst to deal with ..."
Marshall's Moving
"Total scam!!! Wanted to charge twice what they quoted. They lied about delivery dates. They verbally lie to you then hide behind the fine print on the contract. Then, we refused to pay more in advance and they would not deliver. Then wanted stora..."
Affordable & Assertive Moving & Storage LLC
"Do not use this company!!! Our expensive tv, Dyson vacuum, and expensive tools were not delivered. The owner, Sal Navarro, said he would send us a claim form. Not only did he not send it, his phone has been disconnected and we can not reach anyon..."
Stop and Move LLC
"I had to call the police to get my stuff back! From start to finish these people are crooks. They up charged me $1500 from original quote. I had to pay $1500 in what they claimed to be additional packing supples. Annnnd then when they arrived the ..."
Progressive Movers Inc
"Did a move years ago to move 1 mile away and price tripled once arrived at my apartment. $1400 to move 1 mile and all of my furniture was damaged. Didn’t have the cash so held my stuff hostage. Had to go take out all the christmas savings I had se..."
Beast Coast Moving
"Avoid Beast Coast Moving like the plague. They subcontract for Colonial Van Lines, avoid them too. From turning up they day after they we’re supposed to without warning, to not delivering our possessions for three weeks. They don’t use covid prote..."
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.
