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
"I am posting my review here, Ray quoted me $89/hr on weekdays plus $59 gas. I didn't have much stuff bedroom set and a couple of suitcases. They completed the job in two hours including driving from Richardson to Melissa Tx. Surprisingly I receive..."
"What great moving company!!! They were quick and efficient. Three men were nice and respectful. They are very hard workers. I definitely recommend them. I will use them on the future. The moved my storage unit which it took them 4hrs to cmpleted"
"The crew were great, show up on time , show explain all details up front ,we. Moved from Fortworth Tx to Phili PA, they were so clear about every single details from time they call, till they deliver our stuff. I would recommend doing business wit..."
"I've used several moving companies, and Black Ops was easily the best I've found. I had a last-minute scheduling issue with my new place, and Brandon was great about working around it. Tim and Caleb were my movers, and they were fast, friendly, an..."
"We hired Old West Moving to help get hour heirloom china and crystal safely packed for our cross country moved. We also had them help us with reorganizing our garage so that we could easily separate the items we're taking with us, the items we're ..."
"Dave Blackburn and his crew were courteous professionals, handling our furniture with the greatest of care. My family and I are relocating again and Apartment-America Relocation and Moving Services is the only company we're considering with this m..."
"We moved a long distance and this company was great. The guys were all respectful, personable, and did a great job. We will definitely use them again and recommend them."
"Was quoted a reasonable price for a move and was unable to move due to family emergency. Paid deposit, cancelled move 10 days prior. Contract and Customer service rep. stated I had 72 hours prior to cancel. It has been 3 months and still no refund."
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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