599 movers in Bethesda
Green Movers of America
"This company is a rip off. I was told one amount over the phone and then on the day of the move, the price jumped by almost $4,000, the movers were very rough with my furniture and when it was delivered, my things were scratched, broken and lot's ..."
Quick Move LLC
"If you want your stuff damaged, broken, thrown into a truck by gorillas, rudeness, and delivery attempts on major holidays, this is the company for you. We moved from Missouri to Oregon in December, and so far we've received 2/3 of our stuff. We'r..."
Premier Relocations
"They will trick you. They will quote you low amount initially. At the day of pick up, they guys who come for pick up will change the rate and get you signed. Their rate will be 3 times the rate quoted to you. At that time you do not have other opt..."
Old Country Van Lines
"Looks like even 6 years later, they’re STILL SCAMMERS!! First off, to echo ALL these other complaints, I got one quote, they took the downpayment, and then we ended up having to pay OVER DOUBLE what was initially quoted! They contracted us out t..."
American Budget Van Lines LLC
"Do not use this company. They are crooks and about to be hit with another lawsuit …. They extort money from you in the thousands was quoted 1400 but had to pay 10k extra or items will be dumped. They are rude n are thieves"
Excel Carriers
"After reading the bad reviews online I was skeptical to use this company but after speaking to Anthony he assured me that I would get good service and I did. They quoted me at a hourly rate which was fair and I felt my move be done in that time. O..."
Unified Van Lines
"I signed a contract and made a deposit for a move from CA to CO. Once they received my deposit, I was unable to reach anyone via phone, email, the website contact request to address my questions about the move. They never returned my calls, voicem..."
Expert Vanlines
"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 ..."
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).
