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
Golden Van Lines, Inc.
"The driver was great, the guys helping load and unload the truck were great but when I asked them to wear their masks, which their company required, they refused. I even showed them a copy of Atlas Van Lines Covid 19 document but they still refuse..."
Armstrong Moving and Storage
"Zero communication, lack luster management at best, showing up outside of schedule times, roughly handling your stuff. In 25 years of military and government service The worst moving experience I’ve ever had."
American Roadway Vanlines Inc.
"Over $3,000 worth of damages and I'll be lucky if I get $300 in claims covered. My mattress and wooden furniture are completely destroyed because of water damage and mold. I filed an insurance claim, but this is one of those situations where I nee..."
National Moving System
"My move was in July 2016. I have to say that my initial contacts with them were positive and I thought the quote was reasonable. They also assured me that my things would be delivered within a workable window for me, giving me time to make the dri..."
Real Movers LLC
"Top Moving Solutions quoted that they could preform the move that Allied Vans had inventoried and quoted for less and be at the new address in 3 days as quoted by the agent. Allied did a walk through and inventory and stated I would need a 26' mov..."
Rocky Mountain Overseas
"This company is now out of business but we hired them to move our belongings from Colorado to New Zealand. They failed to insure us (which we paid for) and failed to pay the freight company (which we also paid for). We now have to pay them again. ..."
Denver Moving Services
"It has been one year since our move to Florida from Lakewood, Colorado. We love it here. But the one year anniversary does remind me of the horror of Denver Moving Services. So much of our belongings "lost" - our antique kitchen table, a 10 foot l..."
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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