278 movers in Dayton
ICANN Moving & Packing
"Following our experience with ICANN moving, I must say that I am extremely disappointed and frustrated. For anyone interested in movers, I highly suggest you AVOID this company at all costs. We agreed to hire ICANN to pack our house and move every..."
Square Cow Movers
"Worst moving experience I have ever had! I was in the hospital for an organ transplant, but my lease was ending and i had to move. I contacted Square Cow and they were GREAT on the phone. I explained that I needed my entire house packed up and mov..."
Covered Wagon Moving
"UsDot is number is expired and not allowed to do Moves in Texas legally. If you have used them, you need to report them. They charge me $500.00 more than estimated price. And stolen stereo equipment worth $600. I would not recommend using this com..."
Copper Palm Moving Company
"I can't believe I used SOMEONE ELSE to move my items into a Round Rock storage unit. I should have used Copper Palm for that part. The other company was more expensive and packed so poorly that things were broken just from NW AUSTIN house to Rou..."
Come and Take It Moving
"Scheduled this clown company one month before move. Due to family death, rescheduled to a Sunday.. M. assured & verified he could get crew. Moving day comes, no movers, they forgot. Crew finally arrived at 6:00pm. Workers on phone, lazy, shoved bo..."
Einstein Moving Company
"This was an experience from hell. If I could leave a negative rating, I would. I booked for a full service (incl packing and unpacking) for $175/ hour move from a 2bed (800sqft) to 1bed (700+ sqft) apartment located just 15-20 mins away from each..."
Busy Bee Movers
"Short, across town move turned into minor disaster. Movers were switching out washer - removing old one from the new place and putting in mine. Plumbers were in the bldg and had turned the water off while they were working on a project in another ..."
Above All The Rest Moving
"CAUGHT THE OWNER WATCHING PORN IN THE BATHROOM. He was in their for a really long time so I went to the door. I clearly heard it and knocked on the door. He acted weird the rest of the move. He knows I heard him. It was very loud.I wanted the move..."
Texas A-1 Movers
"The movers were 3 hours late for the move. Because of this, I could not supervise the loading of my boxes and things, as I had to work in a separate room. During the move, a $1500 purse was "lost". I followed up as soon as I knew it was not lost a..."
Proline Moving and Storage Inc
"This is to inform the height of insult, unprofessionalism, stress, anxiety, hassle, harassment and rudeness Proline Moving Company has caused me and my wife over a move from Irving Texas to Roseville California. We are demanding full reimbursem..."
What to know when moving to Dayton, TX
Dayton at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community where 15.2% of residents are renters and the median household income is $81,407.
- The Major Draw:
- Median gross rent is $1,075, making it relatively affordable.
- The Reality Check:
- With a poverty rate of 13.6%, some residents may face economic challenges.
- Commute:
- 0% of residents use public transit, indicating a car-dependent area.
- Top Tip:
- Expect summer highs around 91°F, so plan accordingly for the heat.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $1,075, which is manageable compared to many Texas cities.
- Median home value is $217,200, making homeownership more accessible.
- Population is 38,037, providing a small-town feel.
- Only 15.2% of residents rent, indicating a strong ownership presence.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Texas, property crime rates have decreased by 23.1% from 2022 to 2025, while violent crime rates have dropped by 21.8% in the same period.
- Violent crime rate: 345.5 per 100k, which is 6.2% higher than the national average.
- Property crime rate: 1,797.7 per 100k, representing a 16.2% increase over the national rate.
- Notable trend: Homicide rates dropped by 35.1% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Texas).
Weather & Getting Outside
Dayton experiences hot summers with average high temperatures around 91°F and mild winters with lows around 47°F. The area enjoys around 358 sunny days each year.
- Mont Belvieu City Park - Rated 4.8 with 1,414 reviews
- Liberty Municipal Park - Rated 4.6 with 524 reviews
- Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge - Rated 4.4 with 216 reviews
- Dayton City Park - Rated 4.2 with 145 reviews
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
