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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99 movers in Denver
Last Mile Moving Solutions
"Beware!! Beware!! The owner, Jeff Annett is not what he says he is! They stole from mel!! They will damage your things beyond repair and not replace them! The owner will tell you that he has insurance but will not return calls or replace item..."
Reliable Movers
"I was over charged for a move of a 2 bedroom apt. The same work was done 1 and 1/2yr ago and the other company took 6 1/2hrs to do it. This Reliable Movers took 12.75 hrs. One guy the owner was constantly on his cell. Saw his butt crack all day. A..."
Colorado Movers Inc
"We had a very bad experience with this company! Our original agreement w/CO Movers and later confirmation with their office was to include 2 trucks and wardrobe boxes, neither were provided. Since only 1 truck showed, our move then required 2 tr..."
High Quality Moving Services
"I have been through the same thing you all have been through last year in February 2018. This company was working with Superstar Van lines, they have also been shut down. I reached out to the District attorney in Florida about Superstar vanlines, ..."
All The Right Moves
"All the WRONG moves! Avoid this company unless you want your things damaged. We hired all the right moves to move us from Denver to Castle Rock. We had just purchased a new LG stainless steel refrigerator a few weeks prior to the move. Whe..."
Galt Moving Denver
"They are the worst - they will ruin your stuff and not pay for it. The will show up late and not with the number of people promised, they will be slow and complain the whole time and they WILL charge you more than the quote. The owner is the worst..."
Denver Movers
"I should have looked at the reviews before contracting with this company. First, they are not out of Denver (although they have a CO number that they call you from), but Texas. The intake process was good with "David". However, after getting my de..."
His & Hers Reliable Movers
"These movers used two names: His & Hers Reliable Movers and Small Moves Denver. I paid a $100 deposit, and my brother paid a $200 deposit. We were moving the same day to different cities. We spoke with the owner the day before the move to confirm,..."
All Pro Moving & Storage
"Our movers showed up 6 hours after the window of 2 to 4. 4 were supposed to come 2 showed up, then 30 minutes later another on and the fourth 30 mins after that. It was 1 am by the time they loaded and could not unload at my new townhome becaus..."
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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