Average Cost of Movers in Charlotte
Based on the price calculation of 6 reviews, we estimate that a move within Charlotte should very roughly cost $1538.
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153 movers in Charlotte
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..."
Cherokee Moving and Storage
"This company (Steven’s, Northwest and/or Cherokee moving and Storage, all related and of Burlington, Washington, may be ok for a local move, but I think interstate moves are over their heads. I was assured that this company would move our belongin..."
Majic Movers
"Hired these movers to unload U box into home. They dropped and shattered my Italian marble dining room table. They admitted fault. But it has been 7 weeks with no compensation or replacement. The owner [NAME EDIT] has one excuse after another."
Low Movers
"This is now my 3rd review that I left on these guys . I read reviews before hiring AND FELT WEIRY! After talking on the phone with TJ he assured me that my move will go smooth and stress free! The thing i liked the most is he didn't deny any of th..."
HD Auston Moving Systems
"For 5000 bucks i expected a top of the line move. My TV was busted,microwavedamaged.Furniture damaged, things were falling out the truck upon arrival. They really didn't care about my property. Furniture was delivered upside down. The experience..."
A+ Moving And Storage
"If I could give zero stars, I would. I got three estimates—A-Plus and two reputable movers (Colonial and Allied). Colonial and Allied did in-person walk-throughs; A-Plus just promised to beat their price. Will Reid quoted me $12,762 vs. Allied’s $..."
OGM Moving Services
"They gave me an estimate then kept going up on the estimate up to the day they showed up. First of all, they told me a date they would show up then never called or updated me and just showed up 2 days later. They almost doubled their quote by then..."
What to know when moving to Charlotte, NC
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In North Carolina, the crime data shows a noticeable trend of decreasing rates in both violent and property crimes over recent years. While the state's property crime rate in 2025 was 1,780.6 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national rate of 1,546.9, it reflects a reduction of approximately 15.1% since 2022.
- Violent crime: 321 per 100,000, which is slightly lower than the national average of 325.3, showing a decrease of 21.5% since 2022.
- Property crime: 1,780.6 per 100,000, which is a 15.1% drop since 2022.
- Notable trend: The homicide rate decreased by 23.2% since 2022, with a rate of 6.4 per 100,000 in 2025.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for North Carolina).
Schools & Higher Ed
Charlotte and surrounding areas have access to a variety of educational institutions, providing ample opportunities for higher education. There are a total of 18 postsecondary schools in the region, with 16 of those providing data through the College Scorecard.
- Notable institutions include:
- Central Piedmont Community College
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
- Queens University of Charlotte
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Mecklenburg County experiences an average annual precipitation of 27 inches, with about 80 rainy days each year. The area has a mild climate with very little snowfall, averaging just 0.8 inches annually over approximately 3 snow days.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Freedom Park - 4.8 stars (8,279 reviews)
- Romare Bearden Park - 4.6 stars (6,073 reviews)
- McAlpine Creek Park - 4.7 stars (2,230 reviews)
- Reedy Creek Nature Preserve - 4.8 stars (1,436 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
Where do people move from Charlotte?
People move long distance from Charlotte to popular cities like Atlanta GA, Minneapolis MN and Denver CO.
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