129 movers in Avondale
Umbrella Movers
"The crew were friendly and SEEMED to be professional. However, when the moving company I hired to unload our things opened up the truck, it was clear The Umbrella Crew had been extremely careless when stacking and packing up our possessions. Our..."
Touch of Class Movers
"So where do I start? I'm going to remain anonymous as obviously they know where I live and I dont know how much I really trust the company. A few weekends ago I hired them to move and it was horrible they showed up an hour late, and unprepared. It..."
Warren's Homework
"We made the terrible mistake of hiring Warren's Homework to load a trailer only, for a cross-country move scheduled for June 7, 2018. We rented a trailer from Old Dominion Household Services (OD) to transport our household items from North Las Veg..."
Moving Pro US
"DO NOT USE!!!! I used a moving company called MOVEUS.PRO LLC or MOVEUS .llc for a long distance move from California to Florida. It was a nightmare!!! First they misrepresented having their own trucks (only had them for local moves. Next , they un..."
Phoenix Transportation Services
"Very nice people! My move went very well since start till finish! very professional packing skills. Customer support was very polite and helpful. Than you so much!"
500 Move
"This company deserves a zero and a no star. They rip you off with your belongings and steal and go through all your stuff to take and then deliver your belongings with other people's belongings and get all mixed up with other people belongings and..."
Cardinal Moving Systems
"YOOOOO! STAY THE FUCK AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY CON-ARTIST! Other alias names are: city moving company, move happy moving company, guardian moving company and another one I can't remember..but STAY THE FUCK AWAY! ..I got ripped off with my truck tran..."
Safe Load Moving and Storage
"Safe Load Moving and Stoage (SLMS) was hired as a subcontractor by First Priority Van Lines (FPVL) to move our belongings. DAY OF MOVE SLMS forced me to sign a new contract under duress and if I refused they would leave and refuse to honor the ori..."
West Coast Movers
"All I can say is WHAT A NIGHTMARE..DON'T USE THEM. The company paid for the move and after the items were in Nevada..lost they asked for more money, after 45 days without my goods ,they were finally found."
Elite Moving & Storage Inc
"I set up a move from Vermont to NY, and did all the packing - needing a company to just move boxes and furniture to a NY storage unit. Three calls to itemize the home occurred - all sounded ok until the day they were supposed to arrive. I got a la..."
New Planet Moving & Storage
"Worst experience ever! Lost thousands of dollars worth of stuff and received $24 back. What an insult! My wife and I just got married and were moving to our new home. We wanted to make a honey moon out of it and was promised it would take a mon..."
Champion Movers
"This review is directed to: Mr. Moshe Alosh, Owner Ms. Tonya Everson, Office Manager Ms. Yadira Castillo, Claims I hired Champion Movers for my relocation and deeply regret that decision. During the move, their crew damaged my flooring. When I..."
Executive Moving and Storage
"Konami charged me $6,700 and then stole my whole 2 bedroom apartment. Don’t ever sign a contract that says the movers have 30 days to move your stuff. I’m so upset with myself . Any reviews that are positive for Konami were written by Leia . These..."
Oasis Moving and Storage
"This company is very unprofessional and damages over $45,000 resulted to my goods. They denied my insurance claim so I am out $20,000 on their insurance.Their QA refused to submit her report of damages afraid that she would get fired."
American Home Movers
"Hired for $29K moving from AZ to MA. I never imagined how many high dollar items were unaccounted for. Upon a tardy delivery and $2.5K cash, I was made to assist ONE elderly man (the driver) to unload the semi full of items. Inadequately sourced w..."
What to know when moving to Avondale, AZ
Avondale at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community where 39% of residents are renters and the median household income is $79,903.
- The Major Draw:
- The Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park, rated 4.5 stars by over 12,000 visitors.
- The Reality Check:
- With a 12.2% poverty rate, some residents face economic challenges.
- Commute:
- Only 0.3% of residents use public transit.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for a median rent of $1,625 per month.
The 'Vibe' Check: Who Thrives Here?
Avondale is home to 46,604 residents, with an 18.6% rate of individuals holding a bachelor's degree or higher. The area primarily features renters, with 39% of housing occupied by tenants. The median gross rent is $1,625, which may indicate a competitive rental market. With only 0.3% of residents relying on public transit, owning a vehicle is likely essential for commuting and errands.
Probably not your spot if: high rent is a concern, as the median gross rent sits at $1,625.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- The median household income is $79,903, providing a baseline for budgeting.
- Median gross rent is $1,625, which can impact monthly expenses.
- 12.2% of the population lives below the poverty line, indicating economic diversity.
- 39% of residents are renters, showing a significant portion of the population does not own their homes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
Arizona's crime data shows a mixed landscape with property crime and violent crime rates compared to national averages.
- Violent crime rate: 377.3 per 100,000, which is 16% higher than the national average.
- Property crime rate: 1,523.1 per 100,000, slightly lower than the national average of 1,546.9.
- Notable trend: The homicide rate has decreased by 35.9% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Arizona).
Schools & Higher Ed
Avondale has access to a total of 12 postsecondary institutions, providing various educational opportunities for residents.
- Postsecondary institutions: 12
- With College Scorecard data: 12
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations, NCES, College Scorecard.
Weather & Getting Outside
While climate data is unavailable, Avondale offers several parks and outdoor attractions for residents to enjoy.
- Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park - 4.5 stars from 12,249 reviews
- Friendship Park - 4.6 stars from 5,140 reviews
- Sahuaro Ranch Park - 4.7 stars from 4,336 reviews
- Estrella Mountain Regional Park - 4.6 stars from 1,742 reviews
Source: Google Places API.
Jobs & the Local Economy
Maricopa County provides a robust labor market for Avondale residents.
- Unemployment rate: 3.5% as of December 2025.
- Employed: 2,475,183 individuals in the county.
- Labor force: 2,564,144 individuals.
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
