Average Cost of Movers in Austin
Based on the price calculation of 6 reviews, we estimate that a move within Austin should very roughly cost $2692.
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342 movers in Austin
Capital Movers Texas LLC
"The Capital Movers team dod a fantastic job on my in-town move. They were efficient and helpful and made great use of their time. They wrapped my furniture to ensure it wasn't damaged and handled my 3rd floor move beautifully. Thanks guys!"
"I used this company in Dallas. I provided moving blankets for wooden furniture, which they did not use. They ruined all of my furniture by placing a refrigerator on my totally unprotected dining table and heavy metal furniture on wooden pieces. Th..."
"Bellen Arriaga and Rosalinda Duron were GREAT!!! Thank you for a wonderful experience. They were a great team who arrived on time and were both quick and cautious with my property. I don’t appreciate having to meet a minimum character requirement ..."
"My wife and I moved from a 3 bed 2 bath California home of 15 years to Texas in October 2015. We rented a house until our new constructed home was completed and hired Mustard Seed Moving to move us on Wednesday April 20, 2016 six miles withing the..."
"I just wanted to take the time to relay my gratitude for Eastern Van Lines. My wife and I are well into our 60's, and we are unable to move ourselves anymore. From our initial call (we received MANY) we were put at ease with not only a great price..."
"I moved the majority of my belongings from a three story home to a storage room this past Saturday. We contracted with Morris Moving for two hours to move the heavy furniture, appliances and some boxes. Adrian and Miguel did a great job. Called to..."
"The movers were friendly, courteous and very helpful. They answered all my questions. They showed up on time for pick up and even delivered a little earlier than I expected. All items were present and accounted for. All in the same condition as wh..."
"Everything went as planned with our move. The cost was competitive with the other estimates we received from area movers. The moving team wore protective gear throughout the moving process. There were no cost add-ons at the completion of the move ..."
What to know when moving to Austin, TX
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Texas, the annual rate of violent crime is 345.5 per 100,000 residents, which is slightly higher than the national rate of 325.3. Property crime is at a rate of 1,797.7 per 100,000, exceeding the national average of 1,546.9. Fortunately, both violent and property crime rates have shown a downward trend since 2022, with violent crime decreasing by 21.8% and property crime by 23.1%.
- Violent crime: 345.5 per 100k vs. national 325.3, down 21.8% since 2022
- Property crime: 1,797.7 per 100k vs. national 1,546.9, down 23.1% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased by 35.1% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Texas)
Schools & Higher Ed
There are 28 postsecondary institutions in the region, including 25 that provide College Scorecard data. Notable schools include the University of Texas at Austin and Austin Community College District, both known for a range of programs and services.
- Total postsecondary institutions: 28
- With College Scorecard data: 25
- Nearby notable institutions: University of Texas at Austin, Austin Community College District
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED)
Weather & Getting Outside
Austin offers several outdoor spots that are popular for recreation. Some of the best parks nearby include McKinney Falls State Park and Zilker Metropolitan Park, both well-rated by visitors.
- McKinney Falls State Park: 4.6 stars (7,968 reviews)
- Zilker Metropolitan Park: 4.7 stars (6,021 reviews)
- Bullock Texas State History Museum: 4.7 stars (7,210 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New)
Where do people move from Austin?
People move long distance from Austin to popular cities like Seattle WA, Denver CO and Los Angeles CA.
Popular destinations within Texas include Houston, San Antonio and Dallas.
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