197 movers in Baraboo
Transport USA Inc
"This company uses other companies to ship things. I told them the weight of my stuff, and they gave me an estimate for the price based on the probably volume. On moving day, the volume was 3 times what they had estimated, and they wanted to charge..."
Trans United Inc.
"Justin did a great job on the move. It was very affordable. It was around $4500. I had moved from Texas California. The move was very long and I'm glad all of my furniture didn't get damaged. Justin and the staff was very nice. I'm going to recomm..."
American Home Relocation
"We paid a broker based on a low ball estimate, meaning they quoted the job and then contracted it out to this company, but that's not how they represent themselves. They quoted $2200 to move a bed, a couch and roughly 10 boxes from Tennessee to Fl..."
EZ Movers
"Gilberto and Terry showed up with attitude telling me it was going to cost $1200 to move my 1 bedroom apartment and 5-6 hours. They laughed at me when I said it wouldn't take that long. I stated if you don't want to do the job then leave and they ..."
Elite Moving & Storage Inc.
"My client was buying a kitchen second hand and we needed the movers to go to the suburbs of Milwaukee and bring the kitchen cabinets that were removed and all wrapped, and some appliances back to Chicago. These people tried to charge $13,000 for l..."
MID Moving and Storage
"I got this moving company through Moving APT, I had so many problems with this moving company. If I could, I would give this company negative 5 stars. 1) The original quote was $2230, but they added a lot of hidden charges such as storage cost ..."
Johnny On The Move Inc
"Johnny was initially very nice on my first phonecall with him, but the professionalism diminished quickly from there. His workers complained, took smoke breaks, and were way too hasty and careless with my belongings. They damaged my property not o..."
My Chicago Moving
"First they loaded the container very loosely, so I ended up being charged for a full container when in reality I needed less than half a container. Second, because items were loose, many of the items were broken including the TV."
What to know when moving to Baraboo, WI
TL;DR: Baraboo at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community where 30.6% of residents are renters and the median household income is $73,856.
- The Major Draw:
- Access to Devil's Lake State Park, rated 4.8 stars by over 12,900 visitors.
- The Reality Check:
- A 7.9% poverty rate may indicate economic challenges for some residents.
- Commute:
- Only 0% of residents use public transit, so plan on a car.
- Top Tip:
- Median rent is $951, so budget accordingly.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median rent is $951, providing a budget-friendly option for renters.
- Median home value is $214,500, which is relatively affordable compared to many regions.
- About 25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, contributing to the community's educational background.
- The poverty rate is 7.9%, indicating some economic diversity.
- With 30.6% of the population renting, there is a balance between owners and renters.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
Wisconsin reports a lower crime rate compared to the national average, which may provide some peace of mind.
- Violent crime rate in Wisconsin is 235.9 per 100k, which is 27.5% lower than the national rate of 325.3.
- Property crime rate is 981.4 per 100k, 36.6% lower than the national rate of 1546.9.
- Burglary has decreased by 40.9% since 2022, leading to a rate of 92.8 per 100k.
- The homicide rate is 3.8 per 100k, which is also below the national rate of 4.3.
- Overall, crime rates have shown a downward trend in recent years.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Wisconsin).
Weather & Getting Outside
Sauk County experiences an average annual temperature of 70°F and receives about 23.1 inches of precipitation each year, with 89 rainy days.
- Devil's Lake State Park - 4.8 stars (12,936 reviews)
- Mirror Lake State Park - 4.7 stars (3,115 reviews)
- Ochsner Park Zoo - 4.6 stars (1,724 reviews)
- Rocky Arbor State Park - 4.3 stars (858 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.