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
Wildcat Movers
"Please note that I would’ve given these people no stars if I could have. Wildcat Movers and Lexington Kentucky, did not deliver to address on their very own contract.Yes, this happened to me March 8th of this year because I have a contract tha..."
Superior Vanlines
"Moved from Peoria, AZ to Spartanburg, SC cost $8000, $5000 in damages and $3000 in missing property. Delivery was 30 days. settlement offer is a slap in the face. SUPERIOR VANLINES (U.S. DOT# 3028843) is NOT authorized by FMCSA to transport or ar..."
Southland Movers
"They can move quickly, but if you hire them to pack also, they are extremely unprofessional and sloppy. Our stuff was literally racked randomly into large boxes, often from several locations. Items had to be sorted before they could be put in the ..."
Quality Moving Services LLC
"This company has different locations, but all have the same DOT number. I spoke to Justin Brown, and he assured me the cost would not exceed his quote. I was very specific and clear about the dimensions of the move. Three days before the move, the..."
Woodlands Moving and Storage
"We recently moved, and had Woodlands Moving and Storage pack the trailer. When it arrived at our new location, the damage was significant. I would say 90% of the item packed were damaged. I filed a claim, and the owner said, Jason Adams, said that..."
Affordable Moving Group
"I contacted several companies for a cost proposal to move my household belongings from Kansas to Texas. Affordable Moving Group came in 2nd with the cost estimate. Mr. Nathan Thomas called me and informed me that when they give a cost estimate it ..."
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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