Average Cost of Movers in Brooklyn
Based on the price calculation of 49 reviews, we estimate that a move within Brooklyn should very roughly cost $1962.
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986 movers in Brooklyn
Cross Country Movers
"We had such a great experience with Cross Country Movers! From the moment they arrived, the team was professional, punctual, and incredibly efficient. They wrapped everything with care, handled our furniture like pros, and even reassembled our fur..."
Levic Van Lines
"Great move, the crew we had was excellent. Took great care with our stuff, furniture packed and loaded carefully, everything made it safely. Definitely recommend to all my friends and family. Trust me, you cannot find any better moving company eve..."
New City Moving and Storage
"The broker for this move was New City Moving and Storage (“Broker”) (US DOT: 3059125) with the mover Febex Moving and Storage (“Mover”) (US DOT: 3510454). I am filing a complaint against the Broker and Mover for deceiving the customer on the value..."
American Relocation LLC
"This is a bait and switch company. Agreed to refund us our twice billed deposit which they did not. Send us a response to our email reporting what went wrong with no person's name on it. Mishandled our property. Avoid using them."
Mashav Relocation
"I can't thank these guys enough for their hard work and accommodating my last minute move to Rockville MD . They were professional and kept CDC COVID-19 guidelines. I highly recommend using this moving company."
Esquire Moving Inc
"A quick response was received on a Sunday for an unexpected Iast minute move the following day. Since the quote was comparable, reviews were positive, and research was favorable, Esquire was hired at their cash rate of $115.00 per hour and not the..."
Transparent International Movers
"Transparent is GONE and so is your money. The sub-human SCUMBAGS who took it: Jacob Hodgeson, John Devico, Steve Brodie. Your goods are most likely located here: 160 Alabama Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207. If you have the physical capability yoursel..."
A Class Moving
"I hired this company for my move from Washington, D.C. to California, and it turned out to be one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had with a moving service. When I initially spoke to them over the phone, they provided an estimated quote that f..."
TDY Moving & Storage
"TDY did a great job on a complicated recent move hundreds of miles away from Brooklyn. It was a complicated job – – a lot of items, valuable items, heavy items, and a packed apartment. Adam came out, gave me good tips on what to focus on, and give..."
Xtreme Movers
"From Brooklyn, NY to Phoenix, AZ If only I could give Negative 5 Stars. My move was from NY to Phoenix, AZ. They quoted me $3,600 as the move cost. They extorted me to pay $11,000. I have retained legal counsel and representation against thes..."
Authority Moving Experts
"These guys are brokers who farmed the actual work out to a bunch of yahoos who showed up 4 hours late for the pickup in a rented Uhaul. They shook me down for an extra $3K when they did the pick up almost doubling the quote, and demanded to be pai..."
Vanity Van Lines
"Josh was who i talked to. Quoted me $2900, which i had mention for 800 cu ft and he agreed. 2 day before the move, QA called to confirm what i have which he quoted $6701 for 941 cu ft because josh didn’t put me as 800 cu ft, but 567 which later i ..."
Preferred Relocation
"This was the absolute worst moving experience of our lives. We have been moved several times over the past 20 years, but Preferred Relocation was by far the worst. Some "low lights" are as follows: 1. They arrived late, EVERY single day of the 4-..."
True State Moving Services
"I was promised by Frank Diaz that they would take great care wrapping and protecting my furniture. But two sofas came with grease stains on the edges and a wood cabinet came with a huge scratch on its side. Then, True State refused to deal with my..."
American Pro Movers
"Absolute scam & theft. Of course wish I could provide negative stars. Picked up everything I own on morning of Wednesday, Oct. 30. Was assured it was a same-day delivery (which I paid for) for afternoon Wednesday, Oct 30. Items already on the ..."
Reliable Van & Storage
"I had my things moved from NY to Delaware and the crew were great and polite, they came on time both loading and unloading. From the beginning Deidre and Jessica were both great till the end. Jessica even called to check about the moving . I am pl..."
Fragile Moving
"We hired this moving company (New Leaf) who contracts with other companies and assigned us to a company called Fragile Moving. This company is anything but Fragile. We were moving from NYC to FL. We were told 15 days max. It was a little longer. W..."
Atlantic Xpress Movers
"They underestimated my move purposely to win the contract and then sold it to another mover. These guys are brokers not movers. Upon discovering that they had underbid, and then knowingly sold to another mover who in the end was going to charge me..."
MX Movers
"I chose these guys after a work transfer took place for me out of nowhere. They were able to take care of me in a pinch so to Alex and the guys I'm grateful! Thanks so much! After the rushed call I was worried about my furniture and paying more fo..."
Simply Moving LLC
"This is a super frustrating review to write. I've used Simply Moving twice and the first time had no issues. It went so well that I booked them for my next move two years later. I hired them to pack and move everything from my one bedroom apartmen..."
Mazel Tov Moving and Storage
"These guys showed up on time. They were very hard working, friendly, patient and efficient! Highly recommend...and will use again, if needed :) Thank you, Avi and Joe! We appreciate you going the extra mile to ensure a stress free move!"
Empire Movers
"This was the letter I sent them. I just thought I’d provide some feedback to your company regarding Chris who wrote up my contract with Empire Moving. You can consider this email a formal complaint. On June 10th, I received the estimate below fr..."
Capital City Movers
"Amazing service! We are so pleased with this company. Their full packing service was incredible! Very professional, transparent and efficient. We will definitely use their services again in the future."
Liffey Van Lines
"I would not hire Liffey Van Lines again. Liffey packed and moved my effects with so little concern that it saw to stacking heavy items on top of items clearly marked as fragile, doing damage to containers and contents, knocked a leg off of an anti..."
Cube Moving & Storage
"I have moved across the country without having anything broken, but this company broke furniture and family heirlooms on a local move, had a mover walk off the job because of a dispute with the supervisor, refused to give me documents requested in..."
What to know when moving to Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A highly educated ZIP where 79.2% hold a bachelor's degree and 64.5% of residents rent.
- The Major Draw:
- Median household income is $169,285, providing a solid financial backdrop.
- The Reality Check:
- Rent averages $3,207, which can be a stretch for many.
- Commute:
- About 46.9% use public transit for their daily commute.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for $3,207/mo rent, and consider the 128 rainy days a year in your planning.
The 'Vibe' Check: Who Thrives Here?
Brooklyn's 69,251 residents enjoy a high level of education, with 79.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher. The area has a significant renter population at 64.5%, reflecting a mix of young professionals and families. The median household income is $169,285, which supports the local housing market where median rent is notably high at $3,207. With nearly half the population using public transit, commuting options are available but can be competitive.
Probably not your spot if you're looking for low housing costs, as the median rent is on the higher side.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $3,207, which can impact budgeting.
- Median home value stands at $1,131,700, indicating a robust real estate market.
- 79.2% of residents hold at least a bachelor's degree, contributing to a highly educated community.
- The poverty rate is 10.4%, suggesting a generally stable economic environment.
- Approximately 46.9% of residents use public transit, reflecting a mixed commuting landscape.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In New York, the crime landscape shows some notable trends. The violent crime rate is 454.9 per 100,000, which is significantly higher than the national rate of 325.3. However, property crime rates are also elevated at 1,816.5 per 100,000, surpassing the national average of 1,546.9.
- Violent crime: 454.9 per 100,000 vs. national 325.3, an increase of 4.7% since 2022.
- Property crime: 1,816.5 per 100,000 vs. national 1,546.9, up 4.6% since 2022.
- Notable trend: Homicide rate has dropped by 34.5% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for New York).
Schools & Higher Ed
Access to educational institutions is robust in the region surrounding Brooklyn, with a total of 191 schools available nearby. This includes a variety of options across different fields.
- Total postsecondary institutions: 191
- Nearby options include CUNY Brooklyn College and Brooklyn Law School.
- With College Scorecard data available for 187 of these institutions.
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations, NCES, College Scorecard.
Weather & Getting Outside
While climate data is unavailable, Brooklyn provides several attractive outdoor options for residents.
- Brooklyn Bridge Park - 4.8 stars (42,766 reviews)
- Prospect Park - 4.7 stars (28,289 reviews)
- Brighton Beach - 4.5 stars (30,665 reviews)
- Centrally located parks like Fort Greene Park and Domino Park are also popular.
Source: Google Places API.