98 movers in Arvada
Golden Van Lines, Inc.
"The driver was great, the guys helping load and unload the truck were great but when I asked them to wear their masks, which their company required, they refused. I even showed them a copy of Atlas Van Lines Covid 19 document but they still refuse..."
Last Mile Moving Solutions
"Beware!! Beware!! The owner, Jeff Annett is not what he says he is! They stole from mel!! They will damage your things beyond repair and not replace them! The owner will tell you that he has insurance but will not return calls or replace item..."
Armstrong Moving and Storage
"Zero communication, lack luster management at best, showing up outside of schedule times, roughly handling your stuff. In 25 years of military and government service The worst moving experience I’ve ever had."
American Roadway Vanlines Inc.
"Over $3,000 worth of damages and I'll be lucky if I get $300 in claims covered. My mattress and wooden furniture are completely destroyed because of water damage and mold. I filed an insurance claim, but this is one of those situations where I nee..."
National Moving System
"My move was in July 2016. I have to say that my initial contacts with them were positive and I thought the quote was reasonable. They also assured me that my things would be delivered within a workable window for me, giving me time to make the dri..."
Real Movers LLC
"Top Moving Solutions quoted that they could preform the move that Allied Vans had inventoried and quoted for less and be at the new address in 3 days as quoted by the agent. Allied did a walk through and inventory and stated I would need a 26' mov..."
Rocky Mountain Overseas
"This company is now out of business but we hired them to move our belongings from Colorado to New Zealand. They failed to insure us (which we paid for) and failed to pay the freight company (which we also paid for). We now have to pay them again. ..."
Denver Moving Services
"It has been one year since our move to Florida from Lakewood, Colorado. We love it here. But the one year anniversary does remind me of the horror of Denver Moving Services. So much of our belongings "lost" - our antique kitchen table, a 10 foot l..."
What to know when moving to Arvada, CO
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Colorado, crime rates show some significant trends. The state has seen a decrease in both violent and property crimes over recent years.
- Violent crime: 420.3 per 100k, compared to the national rate of 325.3, with a decline of 17.9% since 2022.
- Property crime: 2168.8 per 100k, markedly higher than the national average of 1546.9, but down 32.9% over the same period.
- Notable trend: Homicide rates have decreased by 46.8% since 2022, now at 3.6 per 100k.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Colorado).
Schools & Higher Ed
Access to education in the region includes several institutions, providing options for those looking to further their studies nearby.
- Postsecondary institutions: 3
- With College Scorecard data: 3
- Nearby options include:
- Empire Beauty School-Littleton
- Arapahoe Community College
- Denver Seminary
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
The climate in Jefferson County features about 10.2 inches of precipitation annually, with an average of 62 rainy days. Snowfall totals around 3 inches, with 15 snowy days each year.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre - 4.9 stars (63,428 reviews)
- Chatfield State Park - 4.6 stars (7,122 reviews)
- Robert F. Clement Park - 4.7 stars (3,932 reviews)
- Lair o' the Bear Park - 4.8 stars (3,108 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
Jobs & the Local Economy
The job market in Jefferson County is relatively strong with a low unemployment rate.
- Unemployment rate: 3.4% (December 2025)
- Employed: 325,968
- Labor force: 337,389
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).
