Average Cost of Movers in Denver
Based on the price calculation of 12 reviews, we estimate that a move within Denver should very roughly cost $1102.
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100 movers in Denver
Diehard Movers Denver
"I booked a moved with Die Hard Movers, talked to Joshua Slusher, who said he was the owner. He would confirm my booking as soon as I paid a $318.00 deposit and he immediately sent me a cash request on CashApp in that amount. He called me minutes l..."
"I just want to say thank to mark and his team for the great service during my move from Colorado to California. Everything was handled professionally, safely, and on time. I really appreciate your hard work and would definitely recommend your comp..."
Logistic Pro Movers
"The team that helped us move did an excellent job. They took good care of my items, were efficient, and helpful. They answered all of our questions and made the move easy. Would recommend using them for any short or long distance moves!"
The Perfect Move Moving & Storage
"I would recommend them to my family and friends David and Justin were a great team very efficient! 2 movers and Truck cost me $625 to move my 2 bedroom home. Very satisfied with every aspect of this company."
"Just finished an in-state move with AMR. Conscientious, hard working crew with an owner who oversees the move from start to finish. Not a wall dinged in either house, minimal damage to my household goods. I could easily recommend this company for ..."
"Marcial (Manager), Gene & Roy were wonderful. On-time, congenial, careful (esp. with a special item). I researched how to stack boxes to help movers. Reasonable price. Highly recommend. Thanks, Moving Made Easy!"
"DJ TIM MARK AND DENNY WERE FANTASTIC! Jordan Booked our move with ease and professionalism, He promised a set price and date. THEY absolutley DELIVERED Leading up to our move we were extremely stressed out and tired, Fatboy Slims 100% put our m..."
"I’ve used A Good Moving Company five different times over the years, and every move has been better than the last. This week I moved again, and despite the snowstorm, Marcos and Jeremy showed up right on time and handled everything with the same p..."
"The move was done in July in the Deep South. The movers did a good job of wrapping the furniture to prevent soil or sweat damage. I moved from a 3 story condo with tight stairways and no elevator. The movers handled very heavy furniture down 2..."
"I moved in Colorado Springs and had the best service I have ever had when it comes to moving. Triple O Movers is a great company to work with I will use them every time that my family moves. P.s Not just the office but the actuall movers where dr..."
"The guys were super helpful and professional. They took great care of my belongings and explained all the documentation/standards very well. Such a big help and well worth it! I would 10/10 recommend! Thank you!"
What to know when moving to Denver, CO
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Colorado, the state-level crime rates reveal some important trends. While the property crime rate is significantly higher than the national average, it has dropped by about 32.9% since 2022. The violent crime rate is also higher than the national average, but it has decreased by 17.9% over the same period.
- Violent crime: 420.3 per 100k vs. national 325.3 (down 17.9% since 2022)
- Property crime: 2168.8 per 100k vs. national 1546.9 (down 32.9% since 2022)
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 46.8% since 2022, now at 3.6 per 100k
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE)
Schools & Higher Ed
In the Denver area, there are 36 postsecondary institutions available, providing a range of educational opportunities. Notable schools include:
- Aveda Institute-Denver
- Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology
- Colorado State University Global
- Metropolitan State University of Denver
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED)
Weather & Getting Outside
Arapahoe County experiences about 3.2 inches of precipitation annually, with around 22 rainy days. Snow is minimal, averaging just 0.5 inches per year over 3 snow days. For outdoor activities, check out:
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science - 4.7 stars (17,740 reviews)
- Denver Art Museum - 4.7 stars (16,055 reviews)
- Washington Park - 4.8 stars (6,762 reviews)
- Civic Center Park - 4.4 stars (8,880 reviews)
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online (CDO) + Google Places API (New)
Jobs & the Local Economy
Arapahoe County has a labor force of 374,590, with an employment count of 361,368. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% as of December 2025, indicating a relatively stable job market.
- Unemployment rate: 3.5% (December 2025)
- Employed: 361,368
- Labor force: 374,590
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)
Where do people move from Denver?
People move long distance from Denver to popular cities like Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA and Chicago IL.
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