233 movers in Arlington
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving
"I was extremely disappointed with my move with College Hunks. Communication was poor from the start. I informed them ahead of time that I had several items in the basement, including a treadmill, but no one mentioned it would need to be disassembl..."
Rent A Vet Movers
"Worst "movers" that I have ever come across in my life. I would give them no stars if I could! • Started at 10AM – too late for an entire house move • The two, so call, veterans (NO CHANCE) showed up high as a kite strongly smelling of pot. • ..."
World Class Moving and Storage
"ABSOLUTELY THE WORST EXPERIENCE!!!!! Words simply cannot express the horror my family and I have gone through with this moving company. I’m not sure if we will ever recover from this. This company operates under an alias called MDTransportation Gr..."
Dimbas LLC
"I am so disappointed in this service and I will NEVER trust a moving company after this. THESE PEOPLE ARE SCAMMERS AND SHOULD BE ARRESTED!!! They website promises 24 hour customer service but I could never get anyone on the phone. My stuff was ..."
Interstate Express Movers LLC
"This company has to be one of the worst out there! Caused over $8,000 in damage to our furniture and have yet to let me know if their insurance is going to pay us anything. Kept demanding more money to get our items out of storage and then lost so..."
RAPP'S Moving and Storage
"Owner, Geneva Rapp, is dishonest, unethical & rude. My dad's move was scheduled on a Wednesday. She called Monday asking to move him a day early, on Tuesday. SHE STATED SHE TOOK ANOTHER JOB ON OUR MOVING DAY. I told her our timeline didn't allow u..."
Interstate Best Moving LLC
"This company is horrible. I made the stupid mistake of using a relocation broker for my recent move, and this is the company I ended up with as my movers. A full day before they were scheduled to arrive, they called and said they would be there in..."
Professional Transportation Solutions LLC
"Professional Transportation Solutions LLC ( hereby referred to as PTS)was hired by Capital Moving Group (which I also gave a poor rating to) to move our furniture from South Carolina to Indiana. Our contract clearly states that moving blankets wou..."
Direct Moving Solutions
"Direct moving solution was assigned to move my stuff from st Louis to Texas. They promised to deliver within a month.I was asked full cash payment during pick up. Its been one and half month still my thing are not come. When I call them they don't..."
Mayflower Transit
"They stole multiple gaming consoles (xbox, switch, vita), expensive sony headphones, two controllers, a phone, and much more from me and refused to reimburse me for it, saying to file a police report instead and that I don't qualify for a claim be..."
United Van Lines
"Estimator under estimated load - had split load - the second load showed 4-5 weeks later (then sent an invoice for $12,000 but $0 owed for second load - Why?) . Couch was extremely dirty. we had chips on dining room table and chairs. Lowest cost..."
American Home Relocation
"We paid a broker based on a low ball estimate, meaning they quoted the job and then contracted it out to this company, but that's not how they represent themselves. They quoted $2200 to move a bed, a couch and roughly 10 boxes from Tennessee to Fl..."
MID Moving and Storage
"I got this moving company through Moving APT, I had so many problems with this moving company. If I could, I would give this company negative 5 stars. 1) The original quote was $2230, but they added a lot of hidden charges such as storage cost ..."
EZ Movers
"Gilberto and Terry showed up with attitude telling me it was going to cost $1200 to move my 1 bedroom apartment and 5-6 hours. They laughed at me when I said it wouldn't take that long. I stated if you don't want to do the job then leave and they ..."
Elite Moving & Storage Inc.
"My client was buying a kitchen second hand and we needed the movers to go to the suburbs of Milwaukee and bring the kitchen cabinets that were removed and all wrapped, and some appliances back to Chicago. These people tried to charge $13,000 for l..."
MMG Moving LLC
"Owner of company, Matthew Pardi, has been indicted on moving fraud schemes and if found guilty could be sentenced to 300 years in prison and $6.25 million in reparation. Part of their deceptive business practices that he has been charged for is ma..."
Johnny On The Move Inc
"Johnny was initially very nice on my first phonecall with him, but the professionalism diminished quickly from there. His workers complained, took smoke breaks, and were way too hasty and careless with my belongings. They damaged my property not o..."
What to know when moving to Arlington, IL
TL;DR: Arlington at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A tight community with 15.8% of residents renting and a median income of $86,250.
- The Major Draw:
- With a median gross rent of $888, housing is relatively affordable compared to nearby areas.
- The Reality Check:
- Low public transit use at 0% means a car is needed for commuting.
- Top Tip:
- Prepare for 80 rainy days a year, so investing in rain gear is wise.
The 'Vibe' Check: Who Thrives Here?
Arlington features a small population of 371, where 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median household income stands at $86,250, indicating a relatively stable economic environment. With only 15.8% of the population renting, most residents are homeowners. However, the absence of public transit options may make car ownership essential for getting around.
Probably not your spot if you prefer a robust public transit system or a larger rental market.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $888, which is affordable compared to many urban areas.
- Median owner-occupied home value is $124,300, making homeownership accessible.
- With a poverty rate of 10.8%, the community has a mix of economic backgrounds.
- Only 15.8% of residents are renters, indicating a predominantly owner-occupied housing market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Illinois, the crime rates indicate a relatively safe environment. The violent crime rate is 245.7 incidents per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national average of 325.3.
- Property crime rate stands at 1,549 incidents per 100,000, slightly above the national average of 1,546.9.
- Notable trend: The homicide rate has decreased by 52.6% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Illinois).
Schools & Higher Ed
Access to education is available with two postsecondary institutions in the nearby area.
- Postsecondary institutions: 2
- With College Scorecard data: 2
Source: NCES Postsecondary School Locations, U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.
Weather & Getting Outside
Arlington experiences an annual precipitation of 24.1 inches and has about 80 rainy days each year, making it wise to prepare for wet weather. Snowfall is minimal, averaging just 0.5 inches annually.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Matthiessen State Park - 4.8 stars (5,648 reviews)
- Rotary Park - 4.8 stars (382 reviews)
- Westclox Museum - 4.7 stars (132 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
Jobs & the Local Economy
Bureau County has a total labor force of 14,869, with an unemployment rate of 6.2% as of December 2025.
- Employed: 13,944
- Unemployment: 925
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
