599 movers in Bethesda
Best American Moving
"Run as fast as you can from using this company. They are horrible!! They play a bait and switch when they pick up demand more money before they load. Every piece of furniture had some sort of damage. They lost several boxes and didn’t have time to..."
IMovers LLC
"Paterson Nj IMovers LLC damaged every room of furniture, walls at pick Up and drop off. Just beware and do not use them. They did not cover or protect my sleep number bed and ripped the mattress from the base. Hole in side of couch. Damaged cherr..."
Affordable & Assertive Moving & Storage LLC
"Do not use this company!!! Our expensive tv, Dyson vacuum, and expensive tools were not delivered. The owner, Sal Navarro, said he would send us a claim form. Not only did he not send it, his phone has been disconnected and we can not reach anyon..."
On Track Movers LLC
"I had paid extra to have a light crated and packed. Upon arrival the movers dropped it on the floor. the box was labeled fragile with arrows pointing up. The movers just didnt care the light ended up being broken. Walter is the worst to deal with ..."
Progressive Movers Inc
"Did a move years ago to move 1 mile away and price tripled once arrived at my apartment. $1400 to move 1 mile and all of my furniture was damaged. Didn’t have the cash so held my stuff hostage. Had to go take out all the christmas savings I had se..."
Classic Relocation
"Stay away from this company. They will rip you off and won't handle your furniture carefully. They will give you a lower upfront quote but on the day of the move increase the price and will only ask you to pay by cash so you can't even dispute any..."
Marshall's Moving
"Total scam!!! Wanted to charge twice what they quoted. They lied about delivery dates. They verbally lie to you then hide behind the fine print on the contract. Then, we refused to pay more in advance and they would not deliver. Then wanted stora..."
What to know when moving to Bethesda, MD
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Maryland, the crime rates reflect a mixed picture. The state's overall violent crime rate is 351.9 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national average of 325.3. However, this rate has decreased by 18.7% from 2022 to 2025.
- Violent crime: 351.9 per 100k vs. national 325.3, down 18.7% since 2022
- Property crime: 1817.5 per 100k vs. national 1546.9, up 5.5% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 47.8% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Maryland).
Schools & Higher Ed
There are a total of 7 postsecondary institutions in the nearby Montgomery County area, providing a range of educational opportunities for residents.
- Montgomery College
- Hair Expressions Academy
- Montgomery Beauty School
- Omega Studios' School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences
- SANS Technology Institute
- Strayer University-Rockville Campus
- Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Montgomery County receives about 34.9 inches of precipitation annually, with an average of 107 rainy days. Snowfall is minimal, averaging only 1.9 inches per year with approximately 13 snow days.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Great Falls Park (4.8 stars, 13642 reviews)
- Wheaton Regional Park (4.7 stars, 4697 reviews)
- Seneca Creek State Park (4.7 stars, 2577 reviews)
- Black Hill Regional Park (4.8 stars, 2430 reviews)
- Rock Creek Regional Park (4.7 stars, 2234 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Montgomery County, the unemployment rate stands at 3.5%, with a labor force of 553,416. There are currently 534,197 people employed in the county.
- Unemployment rate: 3.5% (December 2025)
- Employed: 534,197
- Labor force: 553,416
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).
