By Pamela Smith
Updated: Sep 6, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Editor
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
958 movers in Flushing
"Talk about bait and switch. So I got a quote from them for a move from California to Florida pan handle. Got a 2500 dollar quote with 200 dollar law enforcement discount. Was happy no problem. Day of move movers are late by 3 hours in a pensky no ..."
"This company should be called movers from hell. They showed up late to pick up our belongings. They showed up at 10 pm and did not leave until 4 am. They left our home and yard damaged. They then charged us double the estimate and held our belongi..."
"The day before the pick-up date no one called with a pick-up time, I was unable to reach dispatch but eventually got in contact with Lori Bellavance who told me dispatch must have forgotten to call but they would be there the the following afterno..."
"Move from central TX to MA. The movers showed up and tell us that the estimate they were given by Road Runner was WAY under and we had twice as much. Mind you, we counted every box and piece of furnitureand sent pictures. So, their math was WAY of..."
"They took our deposit and then ghosted. We called repeatedly and they committed to showing up. They did not. We filed a fraud claim with our credit card company, which reimbursed us immediately. Seeing the fraud claim, and losing their money..."
"Move Smart Management LLC has been terrible to work with. We had a move where the movers damaged multiple pieces of furniture. We bought a move insurance plan that covered up to $50,000 in damage. When we filed the claim Teresa Cappuccio was extre..."
What to know when moving to Flushing, NY
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In New York, the crime rates reflect broader trends in the state rather than just Flushing. The state has a property crime rate of 1,816.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 17.4% higher than the national average of 1,546.9. Violent crime is also notably higher, with a rate of 454.9 per 100,000, representing a 39.8% increase compared to the national average of 325.3.
- Violent crime: 454.9 per 100k vs. national average 325.3, up 4.7% since 2022
- Property crime: 1,816.5 per 100k vs. national average 1,546.9, up 4.6% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased by 34.5% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for New York).
Schools & Higher Ed
Flushing, NY, has access to a wide range of educational institutions both nearby and in the surrounding areas. There are a total of 179 postsecondary institutions within the region, with 170 of those included in the College Scorecard data.
- Nearby institutions include:
- Alliance Computing Solutions
- Grace International Beauty School
- Long Island Business Institute
- New York Medical Career Training Center
- Rabbinical Seminary of America
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
While specific climate data is unavailable, Flushing offers several parks and recreational areas nearby that residents can enjoy.
- Central Park - 4.8 stars from 297,673 reviews
- Bryant Park - 4.7 stars from 105,948 reviews
- Flushing Meadows Corona Park - 4.6 stars from 29,882 reviews
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum - 4.3 stars from 26,157 reviews
- Forest Park - 4.6 stars from 7,348 reviews
Source: Google Places API (New).