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
"This was an overall great experience. I will say the two movers were about a half hour late to pick up, but they worked extremely efficiently and were so nice. They also left us a child's car seat that the previous day's move had left in their t..."
"Terrible company!! The salesman was a con-man deluxe. They claimed that they had their own trucks and moving crews. But the moving crew showed up at my house with a u-haul truck and the crew was subcontracted. I was charged an extra $3000 on movin..."
"Ellis County Blue Line Moving Co was unable to complete our move (only moving 3/4 of the contents) and left my disabled mother on her own to arrange same-day moving on a Saturday with another company (shout out, Buddy Movers in Frisco, for saving ..."
"I was referred to Firefighting’s Finest by family members who have used them multiple times, and now I completely understand why. David S., Javon J., and Jay F. helped me move on December 30, and they were everything you could hope for in a moving..."
"Welcome Home Moving Solutions was great. Everything from their customer service representative to their crew was outstanding. They were prompt,courteous, uniformed, neat and clean. They took extra care in protecting my furniuture with pads and str..."
"To sum it up, on time, friendly, knowledgeable crew, no broken stuff, no broken furniture, no hidden charges, and no dilly-dallying. I was delivered more than I was promised. I have and will refer you to all my friend's others looking to 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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