231 movers in Carol Stream
"Johnny was initially very nice on my first phonecall with him, but the professionalism diminished quickly from there. His workers complained, took smoke breaks, and were way too hasty and careless with my belongings. They damaged my property not o..."
"The moving team was FANTASTIC! The only issue we ran into is I asked if the team would be able to help pack some things for us during my initial scheduling call with the office and they did not have knowledge of this when they came out to do the m..."
"The move-in was a breeze, thanks to Joseph and James. They were very flexible and adaptable, and they came up with a smart solution for our situation. They temporarily stored the furniture from the first floor in the garage while the floors were g..."
"I received awesome service from this team! Their productive communication and great value for money, along with efficient and helpful staff, accommodated our needs perfectly. The move was a breeze. Thanks!"
"The team responded promptly and effectively from the first interaction until the completion of my move. I'm grateful for their assistance and will certainly recommend their services to others. Thank you!!"
"The team was incredible and I cannot thank them enough for the hard work of moving all my stuff up all those stairs! There was damage done to my coffee table, which was completely an accident, but David was great and refunded me for it in a timely..."
"This company will scam you. They give you a low quote and then double it when they have your stuff. Do not trust this company or anything they say. You talk to Megan originally and then after you sign a contract you can’t ever get a hold of Megan ..."
"My move with the Wing Van Lines Team was very easy, fast and inexpensive! They arrived on time, were courteous and efficient, and protected my furniture and belongings from any damage. Everything went smoothly with no surprises. I would use them a..."
"They stated that the could do my move for $716.00 down and the rest upon delivery. I initialed the paperwork used my debit card. About half hr later changed my mind and canceled the service and asked for my money back was told they would see what ..."
"Easy to book, rates were as stated in the email i received and move went very smooth. i see their trucks around town and its easy to see why. a great local moving company!"
"Good riddance. These dudes were the absolute worst. Unorganized and very unprofessional. The moving world and the Indianapolis community are all the better for not having lowlife thieves pretending to be businessmen."
"Jason called from company guaranteeing to do move for certain price, from price comparison of estimate from another companies in person quote. He told me the other company is going by weight of approx 125 boxes and furniture.. that they are crazy...."
"Please use someone else! Pay extra to have your belongings delivered by a company who cares. My husband and I, along with our 4 kids, moved from California to Oklahoma and in the process now have lost nearly everything. I have no idea where to sta..."
"Phoenix outsources your move to another company. Unfortunately I got outsourced to one who lost multiple boxes ($3k+ in belongings), broke my TV, and charged me an extra fee at delivery. Phoenix took no accountability for these issues, saying that..."
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).