231 movers in Carol Stream
"My move was from WA state to Texas. It took On Time Moving Express Inc 30 days to deliver my household goods to Texas. When they finally arrived, my boxes and creates were covered in rat urine and feces. Also, some of my furniture arrived broken..."
"The first time I moved with this company, it was a great move. So I called them again--much to my regret now. Both were local moves with a packing day, a moving day, and an unpacking day. The first time,the same crew came all three days. The sec..."
"Our experience with this moving company was beyond disastrous. From start to finish, they caused extensive damage to our belongings and displayed an appalling lack of professionalism. First and foremost, George, the head of operations, was incred..."
"Don't use them! Charged an extra hour, added incorrect fees and did not adjust. Also damaged several pieces of furniture. $1,900+ for a local move."
"I had received a quote on a Wednesday to ship a vehicle from UT to OH on that Friday. I booked the transfer and paid the downpayment Wednesday evening. On Thursday morning, I contacted them to get my driver information for the next day's pick up a..."
What to know when moving to Carol Stream, IL
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
The crime data for Illinois shows a mixed picture, with some positive trends in recent years.
- Violent crime: 245.7 incidents per 100k residents in 2025, down 28.7% from 2022.
- Property crime: 1549 incidents per 100k residents, slightly above the national rate of 1546.9.
- Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased by 52.6% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Illinois).
Schools & Higher Ed
Carol Stream has access to a range of educational institutions primarily in DuPage County.
- Postsecondary institutions: 22
- With College Scorecard data: 21
- Notable nearby schools include:
- Benedictine University in Lisle
- College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn
- Elmhurst University in Elmhurst
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
DuPage County experiences an average annual precipitation of 32.5 inches over 109 rainy days, with winter snowfall totaling about 2.1 inches.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Cantigny Park (4.8 stars, 5850 reviews)
- Lilacia Park (4.8 stars, 2401 reviews)
- Herrick Lake Forest Preserve (4.7 stars, 1908 reviews)
- St. James Farm Forest Preserve (4.8 stars, 958 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online (CDO), Google Places API (New).
Jobs & the Local Economy
DuPage County's job market shows a stable environment for employment opportunities.
- Unemployment rate: 3.7% as of December 2025
- Employed: 496,833
- Labor force: 515,974
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).