147 movers in Columbia
Tyson Moving Services
"DO NOT HIRE THEM. He took my deposit and did not come on the day of moving. He kept giving me reasons. I had to hire another guys to finish my job. He NEVER returned my deposit. Stopped picking my calls too."
Ross Allied Trucking
"These guys were supposed to dismantle my furniture at pickup and reassemble at the destination. They refused to do so stating that it was unnecessary, even though I had paid for it. When they arrived at the dropoff location, I was shocked as I..."
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..."
Movers and Groovers
"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..."
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..."
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..."
Smooth Movers LLC
"I posted a review November of 2020 about the terrible experience we encountered with quote being double what quoted then our antique furniture dropped off the back of a truck without a ramp and only one person delivering. Damaged almost every pi..."
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 $..."
Coastal Moving and Storage
"So we had a military move with this company. And let me tell you, it was a horror movie scene. 1) items that were set aside (newborn items) and were not suppose to be packed (we instructed about it), were packed. It was newborn items crucial for ..."
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..."
What to know when moving to Columbia, SC
Columbia at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A highly educated area with 56.3% of residents holding a bachelor's degree.
- The Major Draw:
- Median rent is $1,207, making it relatively affordable compared to national averages.
- The Reality Check:
- Almost half of the population, 47.8%, lives below the poverty line.
- Commute:
- Only 2.1% use public transit, indicating a car-dependent area.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for an average rent of $1,207 per month.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
Columbia's housing market has some notable figures that can help you plan your budget:
- Median gross rent stands at $1,207, which is quite manageable.
- Median home value is $238,200, a reasonable price for homeownership.
- With 72.4% of residents renting, the community has a strong rental market.
- The poverty rate is high at 47.8%, indicating economic challenges for many.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
Crime rates in South Carolina provide an overview of safety in the region:
- Violent crime: The state annual rate is 384.8 per 100,000, which is 18.3% higher than the national average.
- Property crime: The state annual rate is 1,698.2 per 100,000, exceeding the national average by 9.8%.
- Notable trend: The homicide rate has decreased by 40.1% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for South Carolina).
Weather & Getting Outside
Columbia has some great outdoor options for residents and visitors:
- South Carolina State Museum - Rated 4.7 based on 4,083 reviews.
- Sesquicentennial State Park - Rated 4.6 based on 3,572 reviews.
- Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park - Rated 4.7 based on 3,089 reviews.
- West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater - Rated 4.7 based on 3,048 reviews.
- Saluda Shoals Park - Rated 4.7 based on 1,497 reviews.
Source: Google Places API.
