Average Cost of Movers in Denver
Based on the price calculation of 11 reviews, we estimate that a move within Denver should very roughly cost $1098.
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97 movers in Denver
Buehler Companies
"I was in the Military for 22 years and this was by far the worst pack out/move. they showed up smelling like marijuana and shoved all my belongings in the crates. when my belongings were delivered my couch had so much weight on it it was destroy..."
Stallion Moving
"Awful service, DO NOT USE stallion movers, I regret using them every time I look at my broken sofa!! I purchased a discounted rate for stallion via groupon. The communication from Stallion should have been my first red flag, it took several pho..."
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..."
Black Hawk Moving
"This company is trash, pathetic, disrespectful, and a straight joke. DO NOT hire these lazy scrubs for your job. We tipped the drivers because unlike a restaurant, we didn't get to test the food before eating. We trusted the job was done right bec..."
Local Moving LLC
"Eric and Tyler did an awesome and efficient job moving my office furniture. They were on time and professional. Local Moving LLC always does a great job."
Fischer Van Lines
"I spent a good amount of time comparing Colorado moving companies and collecting estimates before deciding. Fischer Van Lines wasn’t the cheapest option, but once the work began, I could see where the difference came from. They wrapped and padded ..."
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!"
We Are The Best Moving and Storage LLC
"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..."
Able Services Inc.
"Young Voices of Colorado, a Denver based non-profit children’s choir used Able Services, Inc. for our November, 2013 move to our newly purchased rehearsal/office space. As you can imagine we had a lot of “stuff, “ including 2 pianos, choral risers..."
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."
Alhood Van Lines
"We would recommend Allhood Moving with a 5+ star rating. They are very professional and personable. This was the best moving experience we have every had. Wesley and Mario very amazing. The Jones Family"
Move Masters
"We moved several times over the past few years. The only move that went smooth was my last move to Dallas, TX. Thank you Moving Masters. I hired Moving Master's because they do not store or transport your furniture and household goods with multipl..."
Always Moving and Relocation
"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 ..."
Denver Moving Group
"We Highly recommended choosing Denver Moving Group. Great service. the movers were careful, fast and efficient, hard working and friendly. Thank you for the excellent job you did moving us! Cheers."
Always Moving Made Easy LLC
"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!"
Moving U LLC
"I was so pleased with this company! I was called 2 days ahead by Eric to let me know about time the guys would arrive. Abe and Anthony arrived on time and they did a wonderful job. They were careful with my items, they even helped bring things ..."
Press-Tons Moving
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Press-Tons Moving Company, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their service! From start to finish, the team was professional, efficient, and incredibly careful with my belongings. They handled everyth..."
Armada Moving Company
"I was very pleased with Armada Moving. Fast, efficient, extremely courteous, and careful, these guys didn't stop until the job was done. I've never seen movers work as quickly and efficiently as these guys. Landon even stopped in to make sure ther..."
Fatboy Slims Мoving Company
"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..."
A Good Moving Company
"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..."
Security Van Lines
"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..."
Triple O Movers
"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..."
Arrow Moving & Storage
"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!"
Denver Moving
"The actual move was smooth, proficient, and such a consolation. I had a ton of huge things, so the trash containers and acquired shopping basket of yesteryear weren't going to cut it as a strategy for moving. Everything was appropriately taped, wr..."
Christian Brothers Moving and Storage
"I recently used Christian Brothers Moving & Storage for a major cross-country move from Colorado, and they made what could have been a stressful experience completely smooth and worry-free. From loading to delivery, the service was top-notch, and ..."
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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