By Manuella Irwin
Updated: Sep 2, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
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Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
864 movers in Beltsville
"DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. No background checks on crew people. Diego Carpio and his so called buddy Chad Perez stole jewelry from me! Filed police report. Diego put down a false name! He put down Diego Rivas"
"Do not use this moving company. I originally chose this company because of the price. I was price comparing (the sales rep was aware of this), and I believe she gave me a low estimate so that I would choose them. On the day of pick up, most of my ..."
"I had moving last week and received my stuff yesterday. First of all, they try to hustle you and charge you in different ways. There were supposed to charge based on cf but started charging based on number of items. When I received my stuff, al..."
What to know when moving to Beltsville, MD
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Maryland, crime rates show some notable trends, with the state-level statistics providing a broader view of safety.
- Violent crime: 351.9 per 100k (state) vs. 325.3 per 100k (national), down 18.7% from 2022
- Property crime: 1817.5 per 100k (state) vs. 1546.9 per 100k (national), up 5.5% from 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased by 47.8% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE)
Schools & Higher Ed
Beltsville residents have access to a variety of educational institutions nearby, enhancing regional opportunities for higher education.
- Total postsecondary institutions: 39
- Institutions with College Scorecard data: 37
- Notable nearby schools include:
- University of Maryland-College Park
- Prince George's Community College
- Strayer University-Maryland
- Washington Adventist University
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED)
Weather & Getting Outside
While climate data is unavailable, there are several parks and outdoor spots nearby worth exploring for those looking to enjoy the outdoors.
- National Museum of African American History and Culture: 4.8 stars (30,316 reviews)
- Allen Pond Park: 4.7 stars (2,517 reviews)
- Greenbelt Park: 4.4 stars (1,679 reviews)
- Walker Mill Regional Park: 4.6 stars (1,325 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New)
Jobs & the Local Economy
The job market in Prince George's County reflects a stable local economy.
- Unemployment rate: 4.3% (December 2025)
- Employed: 477,940
- Labor force: 499,442
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)