Reviewed movers in Ellicott City
"The team was super helpful, professional with the move. I feel they were careful with my belongings. Communication was never a problem and they gave me updates often. Highly recommend these movers and would use them again!"
"PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!! I can’t stress this enough. The movers damaged the walls of my home and some of my furniture. Items were poorly packed and mishandled. I have contacted the company about the damages done and they have pretty much..."
"They showed up on the early end of their estimated time and went right to work. I was impressed how they made the furniture seem light respecting both the furniture and house maneuvering small spaces. They were quick and helped with a few extra sm..."
"Daniel and Fernando helped move us out of our old and into our new home and they were AMAZING! Super fast and careful with all our belongings! They were friendly and helpful! Would 100% use them again! It was the best experience and made it stress..."
"Jake's crew did a fantastic job moving all of my belongings. They were professional, friendly and courteous. They moved quickly and efficiently during the entire move. They were extremely amenable to my directions for placing my items throughout t..."
"Local move date was 8/2/2025 near Baltimore. Worst mover I've had! I was quoted $500 less than final cost with very unclear upcharges. I also had multiple damaged items (including a family heirloom)! They left multiple items unassembeled, as well...."
"I confess that I was stressed and being overwhelmed by the task of selling my home and moving 800 miles away. When Bob Reeves from Sinclair Moving arrived to walk thru and provide an estimate, it was evident that he was a complete professional and..."
"This was a complicated move. I was paying for it from SC but not at any of the addresses for pick up or delivery. Alex and Renay were very helpful. With a couple small hiccups, everything was delivered properly. Alex is good & made everything work..."
"If I could give 0 stars I would! this is the absolute worst moving company EVER! RUN FAST! customer service is horrible! and they are a bunch of scams! So initially I booked with an other company and I wish like hell I kept them, but I priced arou..."
"Estimate was accurate based on the walk through and reasonable compared to other movers. Anthony and team did a great job of organizing items based on delivery to 2 locations. And there was no damage to items or walls during the move."
"Moving… you know how crazy it can be. But the Vector team took a load off my back. They arrived on time, swiftly packed, and delivered my belongings to Newark. I was expecting more stress, but they made it easy. No extra fuss, just quick and posit..."
"PHENOMENAL! I cannot say enough great things about Move One Relocations!! Our move from UAE to Texas was seamless. The communication, pricing, attentiveness, ALL TOP NOTCH!! Thank you, MoveOne! We will recommend you to everyone!"
"This was one of the worst moving experiences I have ever experienced in my lifetime. I am extremely disappointed with Mirit Great American Movers and the way my belongings were handled. From the moment my items were loaded, I was concerned about ..."
"When I first spoke to accurate express movers I knew right away they were the company I wanted for my move. Their experience in this industry and the knowledge I have gained from just working with them was incredible. The staff is full of friendly..."
"They moved us from NJ to TN. The next morning after they left we discovered a number of pieces of jewelry missing from my wife’s jewelry. Some of the items are irreplaceable. We called the police and gave them the names we had of the delivery guys..."
"Stay away from this company at all costs, and be careful because they operate under several different names. They will quote you one thing then charge you 3-4x more for a job that will not even get done. Please, whatever you do, do not use this co..."
"This company is a scam. I would pick zero stars if that were an option. They arrived at my home to pick up my items per the contract, then proceeded to tell me there wasn’t room on the truck for all of the items unless I paid them $1,000 more. I r..."
"Everything was great! The scheduling was smooth, they showed up on time, did a wonderful job moving, and nothing was damaged. Affordable and extremely professional from start to finish. Thanks, New York Local Movers."
"The next day we had to leave our possessions in their transport truck for an overnight layover before we were able to settle into our new home. They locked the vehicle into a monitored lot, and it was secured, we had no worries about it whatsoever."
"The move was amazing from the sales to the moving team Emilio was Friendly and professional We got all our furniture and boxes placed in place without any breaking. I'm glad I used OZ , it was a pleasant move I recommend them to all my frie..."
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).