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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341 movers in Austin
Alpha Moving and Storage
"I'm very nervous my rate went from 1950.00 4010.00 he showed with up with a totally different rate then quoted and different items were missing on his quote than the one I was emailed. I have a 2 bedroom Apartment with only one bedroom of furnitur..."
Statewide Movers Inc.
"Is there a rating lower than POOR!? Guess they changed their Name but the Beltline address is still the same- This guy John is a piece of work! He is a Dateline/ 20/20 nightmare show in the making- mark my words! He will pretend he's your pisan fr..."
Geo Vanlines
"On May 29, 2021, I spoke with their moving coordinator, Shannon Harrison. She was probably the best “used car salesman” I’ve ever encountered. Remember how I said before I’m not naïve…. well as Shannon and I talked for over an hour about her grand..."
Home Movers DFW
"Scheduled my move last week and Thank GOD they were unprofessional enough to let me know they were “getting a late start”! (No explanation as to why, no apology for the inconvenience) they had to push my appt back 2 hours. Meaning instead of being..."
Jesses Moving Service
"I had a move come up on very short notice, after calling around I thought I found a good company and a good price. I was quoted 2 to 3 hours and 2 guys and everything was agreed on.Come moving day the time got pushed back, whatever. Pushed back ..."
Thrifty Moving & Storage
"When I phoned Thrifty to complain about our horrible move they told me to file a complaint at www.csipros.org. After doing this, filling out all the required forms and telling my story etc, this morning I received a phone call from CSI saying they..."
We Muv U
"The two young men who moved our stuff were nice enough, but they texted on their phones too much. They were so slow, that what should have taken three hours, took five. They also had no idea what they were doing. They didn't even use a furnitu..."
AB Movers
"A bunch of our furniture was gouged, a corner broke off the coffee table, glass smashed on an antique corner hutch and a missing box of some very precious pictures:( No one calls back when they say they will…NEVER AGAIN!!"
Teleport Movers
"I had a disappointing experience with Teleport Movers, and I want to share my experience to help others make an informed decision. Before purchasing their Groupon deal, I carefully read all the fine print about additional fees. I even emailed the ..."
TX Moving & Storage
"Tx Moving and storage is the worst! [NAME EDIT] and the Foreign speaking guy [NAME EDIT] was so bad and mean to me in front of my 9 year old daughter! EVERYTHING about them is Shady and wrong. The way they treated My child was unacceptable to ANY ..."
Triple Crown Moving & Storage
"Triple Crown Moving and Storage never answers the phone nor returns calls. You were hired (and paid good money) to move me from central TX to Southern OK (less than a 7 hour drive) You had my household less than 2 days, I had items lost and brok..."
Van Lines Express Brand LLC
"We were lied to, extorted and threatened.... Please If you love your family and your belongings, just find another company. They charged us twice as much as they estimated the move to cost. They didn't give us this number until they had all our b..."
Move Us To Relocation LLC
"Move US to Relocation has to be the worst mover I ever dealt with. Thomas the owner and Jamie the operations manage, do not respond to customer issues. The packing process was poor and resulted in several items being broken. They lost a wardrobe b..."
Frisco Moving Systems
"FMS moved us in June 2013. It was a local move from storage units to our new home. They damaged several big ticket items and in a few cases lied about the damage. When they promised to have a few of the items repaired and replaced, it took over 6 ..."
National Moving Company
"Can I give negative stars? I moved from SC to FL. This company gave great lip service. It was a scam from start to finish!! They added fees faster than I could that's for sure. The subcontracted company they used tried to shake us down for extra c..."
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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