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
"3 days late picking up. Only one guy to load all of our home (piano) included. - major damage done!!! Major scratches and wood gouges. Missing pieces of furniture. Loaded in one truck, unloaded in a different truck."
"I used this company for my household items. I must say that the entire process was stress free. Company’s executives were always available over phone and very helpful until delivery to home. Overall very satisfied and highly recommend for moving."
"Great job by my moving crew and I would not hesitate to hire them again. The care and professionalism was great. Wrapping with bubble wrap and boxing was very good protecting my furnishings and household items."
"Our move went very smooth. They were quick and professional. They took the time to make sure my breakables were wrapped well and they disassembled and reassembled my bed frames like a pro. I will always book them in future for my further moves."
"My experience with this company was very positive. They were helpful and responsive throughout the move, especially the movers who were quick and efficient. Thank you for your assistance; I’ll definitely recommend you to others."
"I recently moved with this company, and they made the entire process hassle-free. The staff coordinated everything seamlessly, ensuring timely delivery. I'm very satisfied with their service and will recommend them to my friends."
"Scheduled move with Cobra Vanlines through Vantage Movers. Everything went smoothly! Oscar and Anderson were timely, professional, friendly and thorough. I was notified the day before load and delivery and when they were 20 minutes from location. ..."
"I was undecided on a few moving companies in the area, so I decided to get some quotes over the phone from each of them. When I called Supernova Moving, I spoke to Lauren who was very responsive and answered all my concerns, so I decided to give t..."
"Highly recommend American Fleet National Direct Moving Group ! They were on time, friendly and so helpful. While they had just one item to move, it was a very heavy treadmill that was going from an upstairs bedroom to the basement. They went so ab..."
"Today I had the pleasure of PJ and Mike being my movers, who were terrific. Second time I’ve used Precision as my movers. First time was 14 years ago. They did a great job loading the truck, bringing and unloading a dresser to another address, bef..."
"I was very pleased with Binding Price Movers. Herbert was polite, professional and provided a written estimate based on the specs of my move from one large storage facility here in NYC to another in upstate New York. Michael was the move superviso..."
"How do I start off? They were pawn to me by a moving broker which I didn’t know the first estimate I got from the broker was $1800 for 307 ft.³ I measured all my stuff which came out to 298 ft.³ When this company came through the door the first th..."
"This is a sleazy moving company, they broke, lost, damaged alot of my belongings. Took 5 weeks to get me my stuff. They won't return my emails or anything. Don't use them!"
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).