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
Pioneer Moving Group
"Do not use these movers. They are criminals. When the truck arrived to my house, everything was fine. They packed all my items in a truck, which I assumed I would be meeting on the other end. What they don't tell you is that your stuff is tagged w..."
North Bergen Best Movers
"Please if you value your furniture and do not want to get ripped off DO NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY!! They the most elaborate scheme I have ever seen 1) They will evaluate your stuff and determine how much you make 2) They will load take your fur..."
Allied Moving Group LLC
"They are just another moving company that preys on people that trust people. They show up,jack the price up and tell you to pay or get someone else. And then they lie to you about delivery dates, not 3 days like you were told but up to 3 weeks. No..."
New Life Transport
"The reps and movers are liars and thieves. Make sure to ask for a binding agreement meaning that they cannot change the price after you hire them and this is exactly what they did even though I had a binding contact. Boxes and belongings were brok..."
Big City Moving Company
"WARNING: Don't use this company!! Customer service is NOT a priority!! I was given a quote in writing, agreed on the rate, moving AND delivery dates, and provided my credit card information. After 2 weeks had lapsed I called back to touch base ..."
Bay Shore Storage Warehouse
"BEWARE - HORRIBLE, AWFUL DISHONEST SCAMMERS -- If only it was possible to give zero stars. The people at Bay Shore are COMPLETE SCAMMERS - DO NOT USE THEM! First, they screwed up the move date. Next, they screwed up the move, failing to use prop..."
Long Island Moving & Storage
"In June of 2019, I contacted Rob at Long Island Moving and Storage and explained that we would be moving our 1 bedroom apartment to our new apartment a few miles away. I gave a detailed explanation of the rooms that would be moved. I was quoted $6..."
Alliance Movers Inc
"Absolutely horrendous.. RACHEL was the girl We booked with and blatantly told my husband they were not brokers. What’s more she told us that the pickup would be Monday 4th from New York and delivery would be Tuesday 5th..today is 13th and still n..."
Direct Movers LLC
"My moving broker, Gold Standard Relocation arranged this mover. This company loaded the truck, demanded additional CASH and then dumped my belongings in a warehouse. Then, instead of moving my items, bid out the actual move to a random guy who ren..."
Rayan Van Lines
"Scammers. They now use the name long distant van lines. Go by multiple company names. Rip you off, act very aggressive and threatening toward customers, lie, break your things. Safe ship contracts. Stay away from both."
A-Z Moving Inc
"Worst company ever. They charged us 2000K more saying that our cubic feet are higher than their video estimate. And after that we get info from from Budget (the company leasing them trucks) for the capacity of the truck, we found out that they ove..."
Out of State Moving Services
"Beware of this moving company. They show up at your house with a Uhaul and lie to you about the size of the truck in order for you to pay more money. If you file a claim and call, you are wasting your time. I used them to move from Houston to Seat..."
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.