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
Xtra Mile Moving and Storage
"Big Fraud Company and SCAM Alert!.. Please be careful of these guys. They ransom you 3-4 time money apart from the estimate provided and they don't release your stuff unless you pay the money. I paid $3000+ for my moving and they initially gave th..."
Prestige Van Lines
"Used a broker and paid them plenty-did not know they were a broker, thought the $$ were going toward the move..NOT. Then Prestige showed up announced with two small a truck, not enough movers and charged 50% more than was quoted to me. Yes damage ..."
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..."
Noah Ark Moving & Storage
"It was unprofessional start to finish. They are overpriced to begin with, and when I moved my belongings back in, I noticed my rug had been stolen along with a suitcase that had very expensive clothes In it. I never received an apology, or got rei..."
NYC Mini movers
"They are the worst they damage my property and items were stolen don't trust these crooks I will never use these [EDIT] again they lie and steal that explains why they never get clients everybody think twice don't use this company unless you want ..."
Ben Hur Moving & Storage
"This is the third time that I have used Ben Hur Moving, and they will continue to be the go-to moving company for me. First of all, the online estimate was exceptionally good and were the rates I ended up paying. There were no surprise charges tac..."
iMove Green
"Beware doing business with this company. Our company has been chasing them for six months on past due bills amounting to $2,500.00. I have personally contacted them at least ten times in this period, specifically Yaron Arbietman, Karin Buskila, an..."
Katz Moving
"On the day of the move. Katz Moving just did not show up despite a 25% deposit, a signed contract and a move discussed with Dominic Kostic of Katz. My 8-year old sons and I found ourselves all packed up with no plan B for what felt the longest day..."
Experienced Moving
"THESE HAMARS, STOLE AND SOLD EVERYTHING MY CHILDREN AND I OWN. DON'T HIRE THESE PROFESSIONAL SCAM ARTISTS! [NAME EDIT], [NAME EDIT], [NAME EDIT] AND THE OTHER 2 GENTLEMEN NEVER DELIVERED OUR PERSONAL AND BUSINESS BELONGINGS. ON 11- 27- 16. FROM..."
All Season Movers
"I've used all season movers on a couple occasions. Both times their estimates were accurate. Al John and Troy were great and if I have to move again, I will be calling them!"
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..."
Trident Moving Corp
"First off all I am not big fan of leaving bad reviews on companies. If I could give them 0 stars I would. Do your homework! The sales pitch is too good to be true but you will need a lot more space than the quote. They are scammers. We called the ..."
Cargo Taxi
"If I could give 0 stars I would. I confirmed a 3pm move on Monday. On Wednesday I get a text at 11:25am that morning saying “driver is on the way” I told him that I was not at home as I planned my work day around his confirmation. He just said som..."
Family Van Lines
"ZERO STARS! DO NOT USE FAMILY VAN LINES! I served in the military for 21+ years. During that time, I moved 10+ times. My move with Family Van Lines is the worst moving experience of my life. The moving crew DID NOT show up on the schedule start da..."
Columbia Moving Systems
"From the begining of move the customer service was great and the estimate was what the salesman said and the Movers were profesonal and curtious and went out of ther way to please my family ,I highly recommened these guys and they took specail car..."
US Moving Van Lines
"This company is only out to steal not just your money but your belongings also. They picked up my brothers belonging in MN. and were to bring them to AZ. They picked up and after the Russian workers slept in their vacant home, drank all of their l..."
American Power Moving
"WORST COMPANY EVER, DO NOT USE THEM!! If I could give them zero stars I would. After multiple delays they finally showed up at 2 in the morning to move my stuff, made me leave items behind they didn't have room for, charged me much more than my qu..."
Unity Vanlines
"They took my money and picked up my stuff, just to store it in a warehouse. I called 4 or 5 month every warehouse in and around Portland. At the end I had to pay rent for all the time for the warehouse and had to find a new Shipping Company with a..."
Five Star Vanlines Inc
"I was late in planning my move and I was assigned this company by a moving broker Best Interstate Moving and Storage (would not use them again either) and this was my first time using a moving service. Absolutely would not recommend. They are terr..."
Nation Mover
"The company is Nationwide Moving (nationmover.com). I should have been tipped off that the company was terrible when they pulled up in a truck with a piece of cardboard taped to the driver's side of the truck with their name written in sharpie. Fi..."
Beast Coast Moving
"Avoid Beast Coast Moving like the plague. They subcontract for Colonial Van Lines, avoid them too. From turning up they day after they we’re supposed to without warning, to not delivering our possessions for three weeks. They don’t use covid prote..."
North Side Van Lines LLC
"If I could rate them a -5 I would! They were horrible to work with, and delivered 70 days late. They gave excuse after excuse. They even said no trucks go to WY (even though it is in the center of the country and a main thoroughfare for shipping!)..."
College Educated Movers
"College UNeducated movers broke/damaged/scuffed just about all our furniture during a September 2020 move from a one bedroom apartment. Please see the pictures as they speak for themselves. Two young guys with a rented truck showed up completely..."
USA Moving Service
"1) Original binding agreement per contract $1245.00, final charge $1900.00 2) Told at time of pick-up by driver that if I gave him a substantial tip, he could lower the cost 3) When I tried to speak to USA Moving customer service, was told to eith..."
Precision Movers Inc.
"They push me load staff 2 days than plan. And put all my staff in the storage room for 20 day. Their service department employees are rude, lying all the time. They tried to overcharged me on fee(fortunately I keep all the document and record thei..."
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.