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
1st Choice Moving & Storage Inc
"Excellent communication. They were courteous and professional, and gave me the most reasonable quote. Really easy to work with and schedule. They put me at ease and made the whole experience totally painless."
Transport America Moving Services LLC
"I am begging you to not use this moving company. Everything seemed to be going fine in the beginning. Sales appeared to be helpful and kind, but the whole thing turned into a nightmare. It was a small one bedroom apartment moving from one coast to..."
Colorado Hi-Tec Moving & Storage
"The worst moving company I have ever ran into. . .they are off the street , no pryor moving knowledge, they all lied about the price and the guy named John did not know how to add or subtract. . these people will only ruin your furniture, and not ..."
"The worst moving company ever. A day late from confirmed arrival date, making me have to take an extra day off work. Arrived 4 hours after so called confirmed time. EVERY single box was damaged. Y dining room table base was destroyed.there were fo..."
A. Alliance Moving and Storage
"This is the worst company ever. This company is a scram. They will tell you one price and then tell you another price when they come to your house. I called the company 2 weeks ago to reserve a truck for 8 in the morning. I talked to Ed, he said n..."
"After my divorce, I had Exodus Moving and Storage pack my belongings, store them at their facility and, after a year, deliver my belongings to my new address. My expensive TV was missing. The company did not return my calls and sent me a $42.00 ch..."
Eden's Moving Services Inc.
"First, Eden's driver came to my home mere hours after a furniture delivery company did the same. Despite me repeatedly explaining that the furniture delivery company was able to deliver in a similar sized truck or bigger, Eden insisted their deliv..."
"Moved items from GA to IL, promised delivery time frame was 4 days late, the driver was the only person that came to unload the items. One of the items was a sleeper sofa. The driver could not pick it up himself, so my husband had to help him get ..."
Euro Professional Moving
"I have moved with these people multiple times over the years, but this company has a new name, and a horrible new reputation. These movers were reckless and obviously in a hurry. They left things we told them to take to trash out on lawns of our n..."
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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