132 movers in Calabash
Marrins Mooving
"Absolute nightmare experience. We were mislead and mistreated. Way too much damage to brand new home and our property. Too upset to even begin to go into detail. Would not recommend to anyone to utilize them, unfortunately"
Excel Moving and Storage
"-Had a great first experience with this company -Guys were nice this time & had no quarrels BUT.. -This time they were on their phones throughout the move-in -Took 6 hours to move small amount of stuff from Raleigh to Durham -Charged us an ex..."
Smith Dray Line Movers of Blythewood
"December 2017 we hired Smith Dray Line Movers of Blythewood, SC to pack, store and move our belongings. Our story is unbelievable, long and complicated so trust us when we say Beware! Our biggest regret is using this company! My husband rese..."
Nationwide Moving
"On Approximately April 27th, I had spoken with Alison from Nationwide moving company and she gave me a quote of 1379.00 for me to move my already packed belongings from GA to CA. Half of the money was to be paid on first trip and the rest would be..."
Bruce's Transfer
"Very disappointed in their customer service as they refuse to repair damages that occurred during the move to my dresser. The dresser started with four functioning, attached legs, and now it only has three functioning, attached legs. They tried to..."
Carolina Moving Solutions LLC
"Carefully count and inspect your own boxes if they pack them. Inspect them before they are sealed and count them loading and unloading. They will also underfill boxes and charge the full amount. They will significantly inflate the numbers of boxes..."
Atlant Moving 1987
"I definitely would not recommend using Atlant Moving. I called to ask which day the movers would be at my house and the general manager went off on me and threatened to cancel my move. Then they broke my 65 inch Samsung TV in the move. I have file..."
Your Moving Company
"DON'T USE THIS MOVING COMPANY!! They are THE WORST!! I just hired them to move a bedroom furniture from Norridge to Palos Hills. The movers were not properly equipped to move the furniture, no Dolly's, straps or anything. I was given an estimate o..."
Happy Wheels Moving LLC
"The business model of this company is to scam their customers. Same experience as other reviews posted here: We hired InterstateMovingandRelocation because it had good reviews, but without consulting us they subcontracted Happy Wheels. Two Russian..."
All Around Movers
"Absolutely terrible. The workers are cool, but the owner is absolutely trash. He will not take accountability for anything. So I had them move me into a townhouse, but when I got there didn’t like the place so decided to not move in. Asked them to..."
A Plus Moving Group
"If I could give zero stars, I would. Started off getting a quote from John, who rushed me on the phone throughout the process of making the booking. He was incredibly rude and condescending when I asked a follow up question about whether or not I ..."
What to know when moving to Calabash, NC
Calabash at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community where 10.4% of residents are renters and the median household income is $72,840.
- The Major Draw:
- Median gross rent is $1,346, making it a more affordable option compared to many nearby areas.
- The Reality Check:
- With 0% of residents using public transit, you'll need a car for getting around.
- Top Tip:
- Prepare for 111 rainy days a year, so keep an umbrella handy.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $1,346 and the median owner-occupied home value is $281,000, indicating a moderate housing market.
- About 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, reflecting a well-educated community.
- The poverty rate stands at 6.0%, indicating relatively low economic hardship.
- Only 10.4% of the population are renters, suggesting homeownership is more common.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In North Carolina, crime rates have shown a downward trend in recent years.
- Violent crime: The state annual rate is 321 per 100,000 residents, slightly below the national rate of 325.3.
- Property crime: The state annual rate is 1,780.6 per 100,000 residents, which is 15.1% higher than the national average of 1,546.9.
- Notable trend: Homicide rates have dropped by 23.2% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for North Carolina).
Weather & Getting Outside
Calabash experiences an annual precipitation of 46.6 inches, with rainfall spread across 111 days each year, making it important to plan for wet weather.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Sunset Beach Fishing Pier - 4.7 stars (2,664 reviews)
- The Swamp Park- Zip Line and ATV Center - 4.9 stars (1,597 reviews)
- North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex - 4.7 stars (1,926 reviews)
- Sunset Beach Town Park - 4.8 stars (1,197 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
