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 $2692.
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343 movers in Austin
"They quoted 1400 total for my move in the behinning.. by the time I got my furniture it was over 1800 plus storage was extremely expensive and the you lie a lot. If you choose this company be prepared to lose some sleep over a nightmare. The mover..."
"Stay away from this company!!!! I should have read reviews before scheduling a move with them. We were set to have Carter Moving & Delivery move us on 7/2/26. Movers were scheduled WELL in advance, confirmation was made 24 hours before scheduled m..."
"Save your time and MONEY they are liars and just want their Broker fee they do not care how screwed you are day of the move when the truck arrives when you will be charged directly by the moving company and they are NOWHERE to be found.I tried to ..."
"Pick up went well, delivery took longer than 30 days. Movers showed up 12 hours late and high, it took them 4+ hours to complete what should have been an hour job. Every box marked fragile was smashed. Two boxes with family memorabilia were missin..."
"Don't ever trust these guys..I would love to give zero starts if there is one such option. I booked their service to move one BHK from Dallas to Utah for ~1750$. It turned to be 2500$ while the move completed after 1 month. First thing, seem..."
"We learned very quickly that anything these people said on the phone was worthless if it wasn't confirmed via email - which means they never once confirmed what they said on the phone with hard print proof via email. The last example was being tol..."
"The estimate was approximately $1000 dollars less than the estimate when they showed up on moving day. I could not exactly cancel moving and reschedule as my family needed beds to sleep in. They broke my TV in transit. Now, they will not answer th..."
"The experience began with wonderful, knowledgeable customer service. Add on great prices and booking process. If I move again I know who I will be using. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable moving company."
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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