901 movers in Ellicott City
"As large and well established as this company is, it is deeply concerning that leadership has not taken meaningful action to address the volume and consistency of negative customer reviews. The feedback clearly indicates a need for a thorough revi..."
"2 packers packed negligently on Tuesday June 5 2018. They dumped drawers into boxes. They mislabeled and mixed incompatible items in boxes and mislabeled the boxes' contents and room destinations. 6 movers moved me Wednesday June 6 2018 from a 4B..."
"The worst experience ever. My stuff was in their storage for 9 months as I was in the process of moving to another state. Each month I paid $300 for it. When it was finally delivered to my new home, we received a big mess. An expensive coffee tabl..."
"DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY, BIG BIG BIG BIG MISTAKE. THE COMPANY CHAMPION MOVERS ACROSS THE USA. Everything including cost was settled before arrival at my home in Las Vegas, when they came to pick up they doubled the cost and everythin..."
"Pickup was delayed one day. 2 out of 4 moving men quit due to problems with being paid by boss from previous job. They came back later and job was finished by 3:30am less than 12 hours before final walk through by buyers of our house. A proper inv..."
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).