228 movers in Carol Stream
New World Van Lines
"Moved from Orlando to Boston(2locations) and paid for “white glove” service. Total move over 9k. The team packing in Orlando was wonderful. The experience in Boston was problematic. Only one mover showed up to unload. With flights of stairs, heavy..."
Liberty Movers
"Stated they were avail for a specific day why I hired them. Did no call no show, than stated they were forsure avail next morning did another no call no show than had an attitude and stated was not going to argue as to why they did not show up. Ne..."
On Time Moving Express Inc
"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..."
Chicago Land Moving and Storage
"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..."
Coffey Bros. Moving
"Choose Coffey Bros if you want to pay 30% more than their estimate and have the distinct honor of wondering where your belongings—and your sanity—have gone. I consider my experience with Coffey Bros less a mover/customer relationship and more a t..."
ABC Moving Systems Inc
"Our experience with Marco and team was great. They moved us cross country from Arizona to Illinois. All of our belongings were packed carefully, and the team was courteous and professional throughout the experience. The best part was they delivere..."
Midway Moving & Storage
"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..."
North Shore Movers
"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."
The Moving Experts Inc
"I contracted my move with The Moving Experts but Elite Moving & Storage showed up to pick up my belongings. Even though I was told by their sales rep, Mary, that the Moving Experts hire their own drivers and movers-this is not true or at least the..."
All Seasons Movers
"They stole my money to pay for the move and still wanted me to pay more. Am I supposed to pay twice? Who has money for that? I sure don't These people have the nerve to act like they are innocent. You can never talk to the manager or owner. I woul..."
New City Moving Inc
"The unpacking was a disaster--nothing unpacked, boxes dumped in garage, 30+ items broken, boxes mixing. And their claims department stonewalls any claim. Ugh."
Shipments Solutions Hub Inc
"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).