301 movers in Arlington
All You Can Move
"Bullet points: • They have no moving trucks that I can tell - each outsource has their own rental truck. • Everything is outsourced. • The outsources are unkempt and very unprofessional. - Each has their own terms and conditions and try and get ex..."
Coastal Transport Moving and Storage
"Horrible cusromer service quoted me at a price and demanded more money on pickup did not keep a clear line of communication whatsoever i called numerous times to see when my belongings would be delivered because it was nowhere near the date they s..."
Major Van Lines
"My son moved from North Carolina to Ohio. The move went smoothly. However, after the movers left, my son noticed that the knob on his washing machine had gotten broken during the move. Major Van Lines indicated that they would pay for the damages...."
Simple Moving Labor
"There was a time limit on how long the movers could stay. The did as little as possible so at the time they were to leave they had to literally dump it in the garage. Only one of the two could speak or read English. Sooo...labels on boxes were not..."
24 Hours Moving
"When you hire a moving company, you are paying for an easier moving experience than if you had to do it yourself. Well this was not the case They were late, rude, and racist! They would't even put on shoe covers that I supplied for them unles..."
AAA Moving & Storage
"This company is scam, they charge your more and service is worst, owner Miss Sophia (kind of greedy) and her front man Jason play games with customer. Please hire these mover. Sophia is worst and Jason is kind of show boy. When their movers mess y..."
Move US to Relocation
"I had issues from day 1. It’s been over 1 year and I’m still trying to get my $30. check from them. They broke items, lost items, offered me other people’s property items that they had on the truck and they finally offered me $30. for all the nume..."
Presidential Moving Services
"Beware of this "moving shark" company. They set up this over the phone quote to try and count the items without a rep coming over to physically count the items (red flag but I didn't realize this was a problem until later on as I was clueless to t..."
US Movers Inc
"They are thieves. They’re very dishonest they give you a real low price and then they hold you hostage for a lot more money and will not unload your furniture until you pay them bait and switch. it took him forever to load my furniture when they f..."
Suburban Relocation
"Don’t believe the fake positive reviews – these guys are a scam. Sharon Brooks (sales associate) and Victor Guerra (mover) are fraudulent and willing to break federal law to extort their customers. I’ve already filed a formal complaint with the FM..."
Texas Movers Group
"Used this company to move my storage materials from Texas to Alabama. They will quote you one price and then show up on the moving day to demand a lot more money. My $2000 quote became $6500. I paid it because I had no choice. The movers threw thi..."
The Apartment Movers
"Absolutely horrible moving company. Save yourself the massive headache and hassle, and spare your furniture from massive damage. I had originally used them for a long distance move which went great. So I decided to hire them again for 2 additional..."
National Movers
"This was the worst company I have ever experienced. They were extremely unresponsive, missed my pickup days (both of them) then rescheduled and was 5+ hours late to the pick up. They over doubled the cost of my move once all the things were on the..."
Tito Services Inc
"We hired select vanline. Tito was subcontractor. He is very rude ,horrible ,angry and very toxic. I agree with all the reviews that was written on this page about him. He is a dangerous man. i was told by the company that the mover would be comi..."
Omega Relocation LLC
"I left a review on their site. This company is poorly managed and they will scam you! They do not deliver on time, their employees steal and go through your stuff, they say its never their fault and they wont deliver on promised time. Save yoursel..."
Alexa's Moving Company
"The company never showed up. I called them at 8 am and was told they were on their way. Hours passed and nothing. I tried calling the same number through which I got the quote and sent the source and destination addresses but no answer. I found, a..."
Norco Moving & Storage, Inc.
"If you want your furniture to be broken definitely use these guys. You would think since they’re the mayflower operation they would be good. Please don’t think that worst moving company I have ever seen stored my stuff for one month in Dallas dama..."
Sunflower Relocation
"We used this company back in December. Over 4k in damage to our stuff. Tried to file a claim, and nothing. 6 months later and still nothing! Multiple calls, text messages, emails. Save yourself the money, use a different company. Will make sure no..."
ProStar Moving
"Total scam. They contacted me after I got a quote asking if I wanted something moved. I was at dinner and didn't have my notes on who I picked, but it WASN'T this company. I sent the $149, but realized the next day that this isn't the right compan..."
Kappa Transportation LLC
"I will say the only good thing about this company is the driver/head mover we had named Robert. The entire move was a complete disaster. Rent a U-Haul and move yourself before using this company."
Movers4Dallas
"Scheduled a move last Friday for a very small 1,600 sqft home, DJ or BJ suggested a 16ft moving truck for that job. After taking 4 trips back and forth to the new home during the week the 16ft truck still did not fit all the bulk item. I had to ma..."
The Moving Place
"This mover brokers out their labor and didn't check the team that loaded our belongings into the trucks. Our furniture was used as step stools and ladders by guys with muddy boots as they were loading. Furniture was broken and badly damaged and wa..."
Inbox Moving Service
"I would not allow them to move me if they paid me. If I could give a zero rating I would. My washer was damaged by their movers I settled on damages never received the payment I was told I would. If you want professional movers who will handle you..."
Best Moves Texas
"Best moves in Irving, TX will not use any kind of protection to move any of your items they will place furniture any way but on its feet/bottom causing damage to it. They will not give you any proof of service or payment so not to leave a paper tr..."
Luke's A Plus Moving Services
"I had Luke’s Hoder movers move me from. 1 bedroom apt. In Bedford to a 1bedroom apt. In Fort Worth. I had everything boxed and labeled. I had taken all my jewelry out of my jewelry armoire as with every time I have moved and put it into smaller pl..."
What to know when moving to Arlington, TX
TL;DR: Arlington at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A highly educated ZIP where 42.9% hold a bachelor's degree and only 21.7% of residents rent.
- The Major Draw:
- Median household income is $105,760, providing a strong financial base for residents.
- The Reality Check:
- Only 0.1% of residents use public transit, making it a car-dependent area.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for $1,893/month in rent if you plan to rent.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
With a population of 38,177, Arlington offers a mix of homeownership and renting options. The median gross rent is $1,893, while the median value for owner-occupied homes is $318,300.
- Median rent is $1,893, indicating a relatively high cost for renters.
- Median home value is $318,300, reflecting a significant investment for homeowners.
- The community has a bachelor's degree attainment rate of 42.9%, contributing to its educated environment.
- The poverty rate stands at 8.3%, indicating a lower percentage of residents living below the poverty line.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Texas, crime rates indicate a mixed picture. While property crime has seen a reduction, it remains higher than the national average.
- Violent crime rate is 345.5 per 100k residents, slightly above the national rate of 325.3.
- Property crime rate is 1,797.7 per 100k residents, which is 16.2% higher than the national average of 1,546.9.
- Notable trend: Homicides have decreased by 35.1% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Texas).
Weather & Getting Outside
While detailed climate data is unavailable, Arlington features several parks and outdoor spots that are great for relaxation and recreation.
- The Parks Mall at Arlington - 4.4 stars (17,285 reviews)
- Veterans Park - 4.8 stars (2,323 reviews)
- Randol Mill Park - 4.5 stars (2,236 reviews)
- Vandergriff Park - 4.6 stars (1,898 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).