By Manuella Irwin
Updated: Aug 5, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Editor
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
905 movers in Ellicott City
"It's unfortunate that I even have to give this company 1 star to write this review. The disrespect I was subjected to on my move day is more in line with a negative 5 review. I am writing about my experience with this company for a move that was s..."
"Foreman Carlos Rafael and Team Michael and Israel, showed up on time, communicating clearly and loading up our house for a 3,000 mile move with kindness, speed and thoughtfulness. Great job and thank you."
"Zeek, Miguel, and their team made our move easy & seamless. From my first conversation with Zeek, I could tell Century Moving cared about their clients and what they do. They were not only incredibly quick and efficient, but careful and thoughtful..."
"The move involved relocating our garage workshop, which contained numerous tools, shelves, and small parts. The movers worked methodically, labeling boxes and organizing all the parts so we could find what we needed later. They even disassembled a..."
"This is the second time I have used this company, the first back in 2023. They did an alright job in 2023, and as I was in a very stressful situation, they did what needed to be done. Though, if I hadn't had things in storage with them, I would no..."
"Complete sketchy, scam operation! [NAME EDIT] michmed102@gmail.com & Michelle@radiusmoving.com They stole $1050.00 in overpayment from me. They said they would move my belongings to Florida - never happened, stayed in NJ. Then - long stor..."
"ABSOLUTELY DO NOT USE THIS MOVING COMPANY- A YEAR'S WORTH OF A HEADACHE AND NO RESOLUTION It has been almost a year since I have used this moving company. They not only didn't complete the furniture move, they broke almost every piece of furtnitu..."
"This was my first time using this company and I am pleased with everything overall. I found Express Moving through my own research. I have to say from my past experiences using companies in NJ this one was the best. Great sales reps, workers and p..."
"Did not show up for scheduled move. Did not offer to reschedule after being contacted. Have not responded to attempts to get deposit back"
"This is total bait and switch. They quoted me one price and raised it like crazy once my things were on a truck. If you need to talk to the customer service people they’re going to ignore you… the best communication from them was when they jus..."
"These are the best movers that I have ever worked with! They arrived on time, had everything prepared neatly and didn't forget a thing. I had identified boxes, but still had questions about fragile items or items to keep straight. They even assist..."
"I had a super cool and relaxed moving courtesy of the professionalism of Navy Seals movers Service. These guys clearly understood my situation as I was in a tight financial situation and they helped me by giving me a really affordable quote. Initi..."
"The guys were very respectful, friendly, hard working from the minute of arrival, and very efficient. They covered our front doors and even the corners of the walls to protect them. Very impressed and glad I chose them"
"After dealing with a super aggressive rep from another company, I called Moving of America and dealt with sales rep who was excellent. He was informative, straightforward and I did not get the aggression I received from other sales reps. In any ev..."
"Great company. Ashley was great to deal with. The guys came on time, and were very friendly. Everything went perfectly, nothing wad damaged. I highly recommend A.A., so glad I used them."
"They took away all of the stress off of the situation. The movers were helpful and kind and they ensured that everything was carefully packed and loaded. They seemed to genuinely care about my belongings. It was a fantastic experience, and I am so..."
"Haven’t had a better moving experience. The initial interaction with Andre was flawless - he took into consideration the timing of our move and did everything to work with my schedule. The day of the move - the movers were on time and priced my st..."
"Transparent is GONE and so is your money. The sub-human SCUMBAGS who took it: Jacob Hodgeson, John Devico, Steve Brodie. Your goods are most likely located here: 160 Alabama Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207. If you have the physical capability yoursel..."
"TDY did a great job on a complicated recent move hundreds of miles away from Brooklyn. It was a complicated job – – a lot of items, valuable items, heavy items, and a packed apartment. Adam came out, gave me good tips on what to focus on, and give..."
What to know when moving to Ellicott City, MD
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
The crime data for Ellicott City is sourced at the state level for Maryland. In 2025, the property crime rate was 1,817.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 17.5 percent higher than the national average of 1,546.9 per 100,000. However, the state has seen a 5.5 percent increase in property crime since 2022.
- Violent crime: 351.9 per 100,000, compared to the national rate of 325.3, showing an 18.7 percent decrease since 2022.
- Property crime: 1,817.5 per 100,000, up 5.5 percent from 2022.
- Notable trend: The homicide rate decreased by 47.8 percent since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Maryland).
Schools & Higher Ed
Ellicott City has access to several educational institutions in nearby Howard County and surrounding areas. There are a total of 7 postsecondary schools, including:
- Howard Community College in Columbia
- Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in Columbia
- Maryland University of Integrative Health in Laurel
- Paul Mitchell the School-Jessup in Jessup
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
While detailed climate data is unavailable, Ellicott City offers numerous parks for outdoor activities. Some notable nearby options include:
- Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area (4.6 stars, 6,733 reviews)
- Centennial Park (4.7 stars, 4,666 reviews)
- Blandair Regional Park West Playground (4.7 stars, 2,493 reviews)
- Lake Elkhorn Park (4.7 stars, 1,119 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).