By Manuella Irwin

Updated: Apr 1, 2026

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Average Cost of Movers in Atlanta

Based on the price calculation of 6 reviews, we estimate that a move within Atlanta should very roughly cost $1767.

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178 movers in Atlanta

Sykes Transfer and Storage

(2)
Based in Atlanta, Georgia
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on May, 18 2018 by Jeremy Williams

"I work for a moving and storage company in San Diego. It is my job to reach out to other moving companies throughout the United States to coordinate moves for my customers. The interaction that I just had with this company was HORRIFIC. The first ..."

Atlanta Furniture Taxi

(1)
Based in Atlanta, Georgia
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Aug, 18 2022 by Angela House

"The move started out great. The three young men that helped us did an excellent job of taking care of most of our furniture and personal items. But at the end of the jog, things took a turn for the worst. After several days of unpacking, we real..."

Natonwide Moving Inc

(1)
Based in Norcross, Georgia
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jul, 17 2017 by Khajan

"DO NOT GET TRAPPED..These guys are completely unprofessional, they will quote you lower prices after picking up household, there driver will say that your stuff more than estimated and will increase your cost and they don't listen to you at all af..."

Nation Relocation Inc

(1)
Based in Norcross, Georgia
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jun, 21 2022 by Carlos Medina

"Lady at scheduling left me a voice mai to advise possible pick up date after not making my original pick. They said one was available. So I called back and she didn’t pick up. I called today and she said had a pickup but I called too late. She sai..."

Carolina-Georgia Movers

(1)
Based in Atlanta, Georgia
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jul, 12 2021 by Mark Outler

"DO NOT use these guys. Showed up no dolly, not straps, very few blankets and crew were one man short. Moved me on May 24,2021. Still waiting to settle. Did more than $2800 in broken and damaged goods. Now they will not pay. Owner will not answer p..."

Around Town Moving

(1)
Based in Marietta, Georgia
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Dec, 09 2021 by Marcia White

"Run as far away as possible from this company. The move experience was horrendous and the claims process even more so. The only positive experience was the salesperson and I actually regret that he was good enough that I acquired their services! T..."

Classic Movers

(1)
Based in Atlanta, Georgia
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jul, 20 2015 by John Suarez

"These guys showed and packed up a budget truck. Then I was told that the truck is too full and the cost doubled. I had to leave items back.    When the items arrived he this guy had neighborhood kids unload my stuff.    Boxes are destroyed, damged..."

Midas Moving ATL

(0)
Based in Decatur, Georgia

Allied Irish Moving and Crating

(0)
Based in Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia Peach Movers

(0)
Based in Norcross, Georgia
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What to know when moving to Atlanta, GA

Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say

The crime statistics for Georgia show a mixed picture. While the homicide rate in the state is 5.6 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average of 4.3, it has decreased by 35.9 percent from 2022 to 2025. In contrast, motor vehicle theft rates are lower than the national average, with a rate of 156.2 per 100,000, which is 20.8 percent below the national average of 197.3.

  • Violent crime: Homicide rate of 5.6 per 100,000 vs. national rate of 4.3
  • Property crime: Data unavailable
  • Notable trend: Homicide rate down 35.9 percent since 2022

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Georgia).

Schools & Higher Ed

Atlanta has access to a range of educational institutions, with 43 total schools and 41 of those tracked by College Scorecard data. Notable nearby institutions include:

  • Emory University
  • Georgia State University
  • Clark Atlanta University
  • Atlanta Technical College
  • Atlanta Metropolitan State College

Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).

Weather & Getting Outside

While climate data is unavailable, Atlanta offers several outdoor attractions for residents and visitors. Nearby parks and recreational areas include:

  • Piedmont Park (4.8 stars, 17,732 reviews)
  • Truist Park (4.7 stars, 28,123 reviews)
  • Centennial Olympic Park (4.6 stars, 15,643 reviews)
  • Sweetwater Creek State Park (4.8 stars, 7,528 reviews)
  • Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (4.8 stars, 7,009 reviews)

Source: Google Places API (New).

Jobs & the Local Economy

Cobb County's job market is relatively stable, with an unemployment rate of 3.1 percent as of December 2025. The labor force consists of 424,846 individuals, with 411,879 currently employed.

  • Unemployment rate: 3.1 percent
  • Employment: 411,879
  • Labor force: 424,846

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.

Where do people move from Atlanta?

People move long distance from Atlanta to popular cities like San Francisco CA, Chicago IL and Jacksonville FL.

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See all popular local, long distance and international moving routes from Atlanta here.

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Who regulates Atlanta interstate movers?

Atlanta moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.

Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.

Moving within vs moving out of Georgia

Let's see how many people move within Georgia versus those who moved from Peach State to another state.

Moved Within GA
46%
Moved out of GA
54%

It seems like the number of people moving locally within Georgia (local moving: 46%) and that of home movers crossing the boundaries of the state (interstate moving: 54%) are almost the same.

Planning a cross country move is never an easy thing to do. Are Georgians humming the state song “Georgia on My Mind” while getting ready to pack their possessions and move to another state?

Who regulates Georgia local movers

The Georgia Department of Public Safety is the lead agency which conducts safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles and highway shipments of hazardous materials, and executes safety audit on motor carriers. The Department adopts and enforces different regulations to provide a safe environment for all parties. You can find out a list with licensed GA movers on their web here.

Agency: Department of Public Safety
Address: 959 East Confederate Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30316
Phone: (404) 624-7243
Website: www.gamccd.net

What do people move within Georgia?

Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in GA?

Studio (4%)
1 Bedroom (17%)
2 Bedroom (23%)
3 Bedroom (29%)
4 Bedroom (12%)

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Moving to Atlanta Guide

Atlanta is known as the unofficial center of the South. It is a city with a population of about 420,000 people.The summers are usually nice, warm and humid, and winters are cool, sometimes cold for the southern states.

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Local Georgia movers near Atlanta

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By Manuella Irwin

Relocation Expert & Book Author

Manuella is a moving expert featured in Forbes, USA Today, Zillow, The American Moving & Storage Association.

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