By Manuella Irwin

Updated: Jun 4, 2026

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349 movers in Downey

Southern Cal Moving

(1)
Reviewed Dec 29, 2024 by Mitchell Kinser (2 stars)
Based in Riverside, California

"I can only make this short and sweet for anyone looking to hire a moving service. There are SO MANY out there, do yourselves a favor and pick someone else. Southern Cal movers hired our move out to Iglesias Trucking and while our move was comple..."

Skinny Wimp Moving

(15)
Reviewed Aug 8, 2022 by Angela Sparks (1 stars)
Based in Simi Valley, California

"I hired them to move a bedroom set consisting of the dresser with mirror, 2 night stands, a bed with headboard and footboard and a chest of drawers. $330. That's not a small amount of money for a relatively small job but get it...small job, same s..."

Conejo Valley Moving and Storage

(3)
Reviewed Sep 11, 2023 by Stacey Mcmullen (1 stars)
Based in Simi Valley, California

"Run don't walk away from this company. VERY unprofessional, incompetent, unreliable and undependable. It was made very clear to the quoting agent and this moving company on multiple occasions that my husband is disabled and would not be able to wa..."

Coast Valley Moving & Storage, Inc.

(0)
Based in San Clemente, California

Saving Moving LLC

(0)
Based in Moreno Valley, California

ReloPros

(0)
Based in Camarillo, California

Ruff and Ready Moving

(0)
Based in Temecula, California

Next Step Moving Services

(0)
Based in Winchester, California

Prestige Movers California

(1)
Reviewed Mar 24, 2022 by Michelle Gallice (1 stars)
Based in San Marcos, California

"DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!! Number one the address is an apartment that the owner lived in two years ago. I arrived to the address with a SD Sheriff to serve court papers for small claims court due to the damage this company did to my furniture. T..."

Affordable Moving Company LLC

(0)
Based in San Diego, California

Ace Relocation Systems, Inc.

(6)
Reviewed Jan 28, 2026 by Maria Benak (1 stars)
Based in San Diego, California

"The worst moving experience I have ever had (and I have had many): The list of failures is staggering: Items were broken, scratched, crushed, or smashed. Boxes were mislabeled to the point of being meaningless. Parts are missing from furniture..."

Reliable Delivery LLC

(1)
Reviewed May 2, 2021 by Deb Mcd (1 stars)
Based in San Diego, California

"THIEVES! If you value your belongings, Reliable Delivery is NOT Reliable! Colin and Jesse were my movers in March 2020. I chose Reliable Delivery because of their great reviews, accolades and of course their name. Colin was very firm with me sayi..."

Express Moving

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Based in San Diego, California

Big Box Storage

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Based in San Diego, California

US Eagle Moving

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Based in San Diego, California

MSJ Delivery

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Based in San Diego, California

Grizzly Moving LLC

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Based in San Diego, California

Gorilla Movers

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Based in San Diego, California

Like Movers LLC

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Based in San Diego, California

San Diego Packing Movers LLC

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Based in San Diego, California

Gold Coast Moving

(1)
Reviewed Sep 25, 2021 by Erica Olson (1 stars)
Based in San Diego, California

"Had such a difficult time dealing with this company. They booked based on estimate of goods moved. When they received list-which was what was told to them in estimate-readjusted everything to double the square footage and tripled the cost. Instead..."

Sullivan Moving & Storage

(1)
Reviewed Aug 4, 2017 by John (1 stars)
Based in San Diego, California

"[Sullivan Moving & Storage Company / Mayflower Transit] For those of you who do not want to take a long time to read my review, I will put the most important information upfront. Problem 1: WRONG DELIVERY (A container for Sydney was delivere..."

Cube Moving & Storage

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Based in San Diego, California

The Rock Movers

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Based in San Diego, California

MoveGreen Inc

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Based in Santa Barbara, California
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What to know when moving to Downey, CA

Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say

The crime data for California indicates a mixed landscape. While violent crime has decreased by 17.4% since 2022, it remains higher than the national average.

  • Violent crime: 415.5 per 100k vs. national 325.3
  • Property crime: 1764 per 100k vs. national 1546.9
  • Notable trend: Homicide rate down 44.9% since 2022

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE)

Schools & Higher Ed

In the Downey area, there are 22 postsecondary institutions, providing a range of educational opportunities for residents.

  • Postsecondary institutions: 22
  • With College Scorecard data: 21

Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED)

Weather & Getting Outside

Los Angeles County experiences about 18.8 inches of rain annually, with 32 rainy days each year. Winter contributes the most precipitation, totaling 11 inches.

  • Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
  • Downey Landing - 4.5 stars (6797 reviews)
  • South Gate Park - 4.5 stars (4986 reviews)
  • Hollydale Regional Park - 4.5 stars (1550 reviews)
  • Apollo Park - 4.5 stars (1548 reviews)

Source: NOAA Climate Data Online (CDO), Google Places API (New)

Jobs & the Local Economy

In Los Angeles County, the unemployment rate stands at 5.0% with a labor force of 5,148,903. The county has over 4.8 million employed individuals.

  • Unemployment rate: 5.0% (December 2025)
  • Employed: 4,889,561
  • Labor force: 5,148,903

Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)

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Who regulates Downey interstate movers?

Downey moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.

Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.

Moving within vs moving out of California

Let's see how many people move within California versus those who moved from The Golden State to another state.

Moved Within CA
46%
Moved out of CA
54%

Out of all California household moves, approximately 46% of them have been local ones, with 54% of the people moving to another state in the country.

Despite being the home of the nation’s second- and third-largest urban economies (the Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area respectively), the majority of Californians have still chosen to move out of the state.

Who regulates California local movers

When contacting local California moving companies, make sure to check their cal-T number issued by the California Public Utilities Commission.

Household goods moving companies must obtain permits from the PUC after proving financial and safety fitness.

They must also prove that they have adequate insurance and they are subject to criminal background clearance by the California Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Agency: California Public Utilities Commission
Address: SSRS Unit 505, Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102-3298
Phone: (800) 848-5580
Website: www.cpuc.ca.gov

The CPUC controls privately owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, rail transit, along with passenger transportation companies.

What do people move within California?

Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in CA?

Studio (7%)
1 Bedroom (22%)
2 Bedroom (26%)
3 Bedroom (22%)
4 Bedroom (7%)

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How much does it cost to hire movers

As it turns out, the cost to hire professional movers will effectively solve the ever-present dilemma of whether you should hire a mover or do it yourself. The cost depends on a number of important factors, including the type of the move itself (local move or a long distance). See the breakdown.

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Local California movers near Downey

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Santa Fe Springs, Bell and Paramount can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Downey, CA sorted by distance:

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By Manuella Irwin

Relocation Expert & Book Author

Manuella is a moving expert featured in Forbes, USA Today, Zillow, The American Moving & Storage Association.

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