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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155 movers in Charlotte
"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..."
"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..."
"We hired Ron Fulmer and his company Movers and Groovers in 2015, and during our move one of his employees stole close to $10,000 in jewelry and family heirlooms; this employee methodically selected and pocketed more than a dozen items from two hou..."
"Do not use this company. They had me take off work early to meet them at my house for an accurate estimate so they could see what they would be moving. They never showed, they never called, they wouldn’t answer or didn’t return my voicemail. I tal..."
"I am writing to convey how disappointed I am with ENOW's business practices. My husband and I had a move arranged and had it confirmed via email for Friday afternoon. No one showed up, and when my husband finally called to inquire as to why no one..."
"Moving is stressful enough without adding to it by hiring this company!!! Absolute disaster from the beginning. Trust me…steer clear!!!! After been told my furniture would be dropped off the following morning after pick up….eight days later I’m st..."
"I am very sorry that it took me a while to come back and write this review for you guys but I have to say these men were just outstanding! I called around to a few different moving companies earlier in the year and then my moving date got changed ..."
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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