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
Velocity Moving & Storage
"After my extremely disappointing move job with VELOCITY from New York to Texas in which Velocity destroyed my furniture's and lost several boxes of memories. I wrote to BBB about my experience with Velocity. Velocity responded to BBB claiming th..."
Octomovers
"We hired Octomovers after they moved our son to his apt in Brooklyn. We cannot have been more pleased. They were punctual, prompt, fast, neat, and could not have been nicer during a stressful time. They were careful in just the right way. Not one ..."
City Empire Movers
"Movers arrived in time. They spoke little English which made it difficult to understand.The move running smoothly until they reached Goshen,NY. After unloading my things into the house my cousin checked truck for items left behind,there were none...."
Q's Moving Corp.
"Excellent experience. Price was reasonable compared to other companies we called. Returned calls quickly and gave reasonable estimate. Email confirmation and confirmed by phone two days before. The team was very efficient and very professional. Ta..."
Black Moon Movers
"Very considerate and understanding to work with. I totally enjoyed myself. They were diligent and careful with my equipment, and I recommend them highly.Fair and accurate pricing. I had peace of mind while they were loading."
Green City Movers
"Green city Movers Are Reliable,Reasonable Professtional ,Friendly & Helpful Staff On time Coming & Finished Moving Before Time Recomandable if anyone need Sevices For Moving."
DuLong Moving
"I was moving my kid to school in Cambridge. After a 14 hour drive, the last thing I needed was to spend 4-5 hours unloading a truck with some pretty heavy and bulky objects into an 8th floor apartment nonetheless! I googled moving companies and r..."
A&A Alliance Moving
" One of the toughest situations is relocating. I just hate to relocate but sometimes it becomes mandatory. Last week I had to move to a new apartment and I had no other alternatives but to move. However this time I was very lucky because I had t..."
Efficient Moving Services
"All my questions. The 3 man crew turned up right on time & had my boxes & furniture, including a huge teak sideboard with glass doors, in the truck in under an hour & a half. My new place was less than 10 minutes away & they got straight to unpack..."
Imperal Moving
"Horrible. Worse than horrible. Charged over $14,000 to move 3 bedrooms & a kitchen. Tried to charge us more. Said the truck was 32 feet but I’m a mover & knew it wasn’t so I went to measure the truck & it was only 26 ft. Tried to charge us for 32 ..."
NJ Local Moving
"I had a great experience with NJ Local Moving company! The team was professional, punctual, and handled all my belongings with care. They made the whole process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable movers...."
Charles River Movers
"Charles River movers are the best. This is the second time we have used this company and they are professionals from the first call to the completion of the move. They made my move simple and enjoyable! I would highly recommend them to anyone need..."
Home Team Moving
"Ditto what Ali said. Home Team Moving out of Lexington Mass is NOT to be linked with any other company with the same name in another state. Home Team Moving (Ben and Matt) in Lexington MA is great! Responsible, courteous, efficient.. my family use..."
Relocators
"I searched on the Web and found Relocators in Hauppauge, NY. There website usrelocators.com had a prominent phone number. so I called them and spoke to Rob, He gave me a same day quote and my move was 13 days later. I moved from Wantagh, NY to Kin..."
Safecube moving
"I moved a little over a week ago from Ithaca, NY to Punta Gorda, Florida. From the beginning to the end of my move,Eric and the crew of movers were FANTASTIC! They all took an extremely stressful situation and turned it into an easy transition.. A..."
Sea & Air International
"Yaniv and his whole team have been super available and professional. They took perfectly careofour items, even the most fragile, and made a perfect shipping: much recommended! Not to mention the artistic and super safe wrapping of our picturesque ..."
Morgan Shipping
"I don’t normally leave reviews for companies online, but I had to make it a point to do so in this case. I found Morgan Shipping Lines in a google search, I was in need trucking from the destination port to our warehouse. They responded to my emai..."
Liberty Moving & Storage
"I used this company for my move to Florida. They packed my entire house and moved everything from my house and storage unit to Florida. I was worried about the price and needed assurance that it wouldn't change. They guaranteed the results and sai..."
NYC Movers and Packers
"I wish I could give these movers a 0. I used these guys to move my stuff into storage for a month and then deliver my furniture a month later. They lost a few hundred dollars worth of items and then damaged another few hundred. After reaching out ..."
Not Your Average Movers
"I found this company on Yelp. The movers I had previously didn't show up the original day of my move and didn't even call, as moving alone wasn't stressful enough I now had to find a new company last min. I called Not Your Average Movers and the o..."
Hop Moving
"Guys at Hop Moving are very proffesional, they knew exactly what they were doing, showed up on time. All our items were wrapped with blankets, small items were packed in boxes. Kitchen glassware was protected with packing paper. It took them only ..."
Scanio Moving & Storage
"This is the best moving company ever!!! We have used them 4 times and it only gets better. The owner (Nir) and his son (Idan) are always hands on and responsive when you need something. The movers are professional and always arrive with a great..."
Xpress Movers
"These movers are great. They came back to me with a reasonable quote for a small move from Chicago to NYC. They were very communicative about dates and times. There were no hidden fees or charges, and we were charged what was originally quoted. My..."
Chris Corrigan Moving Inc.
"This is the second time First Baptist Church of Woonsocket has used the services of Chris Corrigan Moving Inc. Both experiences were enjoyable. Danny and the team are very friendly and even humorous. Moving items out of the garage storage was muc..."
Anton's Movers
"I used Antons movers to move my apartment from Boston - New York. They were considerably cheaper than other companies. There were 3 movers and they had a 20ft truck. They were super fast and highly efficient at disassembling and packing my furnitu..."
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.