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
Lawing Transport
"Do NOT trust Lawing Transport to transport / ship your vehicles or goods. They work with untrustworthy shipping companies who are supposed to deliver your goods at the agreed upon rate. However, once they take possession of your goods - they claim..."
Beyond Moving and Transportation LLC
"DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY! Two weeks after I scheduled and paid for half of the move, my husband unexpectedly died. As a result myself and our 4 children were no longer moving. At this time there was still 2.5 months before the move was scheduled to..."
Victory Movers LLC
"Adam and chad were my movers and whom i am giving the 5 stars to. They were professional, flexible and extremely helpful. They worked with our schedule and challenges. They kept in contact to let us know how they were progressing with the drive. I..."
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..."
J&R Moving Service
"I would have given a 0 if I could. I was told they do not outsource to a third party. That was a lie. When I received my things I found out from the third party delivery that J&R had an issue with the truck & there was a lot of water damage. I tri..."
Five Star Moving Incorporated
"The guys came in asking and making it known they wanted to be tipped. This was my first experience with a moving company n my cousin paid them to move me. They came in looking around and mostly complaining they were hungry. They didn’t know how t..."
Move Myrtle Beach LLC
"If I could give this company and especially its owner a negative 5 I would! Damaged items were not reported to insurance carrier after our official claim was made to the owner of MMB. Brand new in box small appliances were taken from their storage..."
Lawrence Transportation Systems
"Charged me a full months of permanent storage even though my items where in storage less then the 30 days. Will not refund me the remaining days. Think long and hard before hiring this company to do your move. Would rather go through the hassle of..."
A & M Friendly Movers
"These guys backed into my garage moving my neighbor then tried to pull forward and DID more damage. Owner was very friendly the first time I called but has since tried to talk over me every time I called. Not a contractor to be seen as I agreed to..."
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..."
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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