82 movers in Anacortes
Aloha Worldwide Forwarders Inc
"We were assigned this company through the military for our overseas move, and unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. This was our first PCS move, and it quickly became stressful due to how our belongings were handled. When our..."
PMC Moving LLC
"This company runs their business in a dishonest way. As a returning customer, I asked them to give me a discount for my upcoming move. The owner of this company agreed. However, when the job completed, the crew charged me at a full price. He told ..."
Hill Moving Services
"Hill Moving is the worst ever. Stole/lost two generation of stirling silverware and broke three valuables, because they didn't even pack them in paper. Most experienced was 2 years and he packed the silver that was lost. Others were untrained col..."
Hansen Bros Moving & Storage
"Working with Hansen for our move from Seattle to Buffalo was a mistake. Our stuff has finally arrived, over 3 weeks past the end of the promised window. After having a wonderful experience moving with them across town in Seattle in 2019, we figur..."
Adam’s Moving Service
"Adam’s Moving Tacoma, Seattle, Portland Tacoma, WA 98445 Phone: (800) 805-3516 We hired them for moving fm one state to another and had very bad experience . If u have to go thru stress pls hire them . Not At all professional."
Eco-Movers
"I hired Eco Movers for a short local move and had a deeply uncomfortable and disappointing experience. The most concerning part of the move was the on-site conduct. While I was alone in the home, three male movers cornered me alone upstairs and r..."
Quality Relocation Services
"We inadvertantly used this company to ship a car across country. We had gone through a well rated consolidator. The pick up of the car was on time (after the day / date moved around a bit). We were promised 7 to 10 day delivery from day of pick..."
Super Friends Moving
"TL;DR - Movers cracked the television (insufficiently wrapped in couple blankets) and caused significant damage to dining table (after we told them multiple times to pay attention to the corners) - collectively over $1000 of damage. This was the s..."
North Coast Moving and Storage
"I hired North Coast Moving and Storage (Allied) to move cross country from Seattle to Connecticut. I stored the entire contents of my house at Siracusa Moving & Storage in Connecticut for 2 months while I closed on my new house. Siracusa Moving & ..."
Front Door Moving & Storage
"DO NOT book with MetroHop Relocation. As you can see by these reviews, there is a theme with their service. The sales call and team, great. Very communicative and responsive. However, the service itself has been absolutely unacceptable. MetroHop c..."
What to know when moving to Anacortes, WA
Anacortes at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A highly educated community with 45.6% of residents holding a bachelor's degree.
- The Major Draw:
- The median household income is $92,925, which is higher than the national average.
- The Reality Check:
- With 27.1% of residents renting, the housing market may be competitive.
- Commute:
- Only 1.1% of residents use public transit.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for a median gross rent of $1,596.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $1,596, which may require careful budgeting.
- Median owner-occupied home value is $659,800, indicating a relatively high housing market.
- 45.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, contributing to a well-educated community.
- The poverty rate stands at 8.0%, suggesting a moderate level of economic stability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Washington state, the overall crime rates have been trending downward, reflecting improvements in safety.
- Violent crime: The state annual rate is 282.2 per 100k, which is 13.2% lower than the national rate of 325.3.
- Property crime: The state annual rate is 1,940.4 per 100k, exceeding the national rate of 1,546.9 by 25.4%.
- Notable trend: Homicide rates have decreased by 46.1% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Washington).
Weather & Getting Outside
Anacortes experiences about 150 rainy days annually, with total precipitation of 27.8 inches. This means being prepared for wet weather is essential.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Deception Pass State Park - 4.8 stars (13,337 reviews)
- Washington Park - 4.8 stars (1,664 reviews)
- Bay View State Park - 4.5 stars (1,161 reviews)
- Cap Sante Park - 4.8 stars (1,050 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.