897 movers in Ellicott City
Johnson Moving and Storage
"This company destroyed my sofas. Chairs, hot tub And much more . They demanded extra money before they would deliver my furniture. On the First load half my furnishings were missing . I called the police to try to get the demanded money back A..."
Western Express
"I recently moved from Maryland to Missouri in July 2017 to be closer to family. I had not moved in 34 years, so I contacted several moving companies. Western Express sent out a very pleasant gentleman to do the estimate, and the office contact Jam..."
Victory Van Corporation
"Really poor. Several items were lost in a move from the US to the UK - notably two large sofas. Having moved several times over the years, this is the first time I've had real problems with the moving company. First off, two expensive sofas have j..."
Majestic Moving & Storage
"DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!! My Daughter exited her military post in DC over a month ago. the Air Force designated this company to be their option for service when moving to another state. We have been waiting for her stuff to arrive from this "movin..."
Eagle Van Lines
"I witnessed a crew from this company yell at staff at a condominium and a resident who was using the loading dock with them. They also flaunted mask wearing protocols of the building. You should find another moving company to do business with."
Move America
"MoveAmerica (Railvan) is not a moving company. MoveAmerica (Railvan) is a moving broker. When I choose them for my move, I was never informed me of this very important detail. Me, being the fool that I am, didn’t think twice and gave them money. T..."
Das Moving LLC
"Please if u see this review don't get this company Das Moving LLC, the owner Aykhan Rasullu got a double payment for one service in the dirty way he can. I paid for the service and then he got a payment from the delivery company where I sent the ..."
Two Marines Moving
"Wish I could give zero stars. During our move we had damage to our previous home as well as several items… including beds that were incorrectly taken apart and put back together. One collapsed on the first night! I even paid for the additional in..."
Campbell Moving
"I was only moving an apartment with maybe 7 large pieces of furniture, so this was considered a "small" move. However, not only did the movers put dents in my dry wall, scratch up walls, put rips in my couches, beat up all my furniture (dresser, t..."
Two Men Moving And Storage
"Disgraceful doesn't even come close to describing the 'professionalism' of this company. Right off the bat, I was charged $75 for a deposit. I was securing a slot, so no problem. However, I received no receipt despite the charge. Fast forw..."
Huber Wilmot Moving & Storage LLC
"Bottom Line Up Front: DO NOT HIRE unless you insist on an in-person consultation AND a receive "not to exceed" estimate on your contract. Even then, I'd suggest looking elsewhere. Otherwise, you will pay way more than you expect, and then the comp..."
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).