By Pamela Smith
Updated: Sep 6, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
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Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
740 movers in Fort Pierce
"This is the worst company ever, good in sales pitch. They have nothing to do with the actual move, there final (after a final count) was $1,890. They turned it to "Trig Moving and Storage" totally different story. The pick up day price (after the ..."
"Outright crooks. Traced one cell to a Sushawana Volk, who has a criminal record for fraud. They robbed me blind, DOT, sheriffs office, AG for the state of Florida..no one could help. Lost a $10k bedroom set, 40 years worth of tools, exercise equip..."
"I hired this company to move part of my things from Arizona back to Montana. I was given a preliminary quote, which I understand is not a contract. However, upon arrival to pick up my stuff, they were going to charge me more than double so I had t..."
"We moved from Pennsylvania to Boynton Beach. Florida from a three bedroom house with an attic and abasement. We did not know they subcontracted out their work and are entire house. Thirty years worth of items was stolen. They tried to offer us thr..."
"Let me start by saying a one star review is WAY overstated but they done have lower stars I hired this so called company in sept 2021, but is not who showed up to gather my things, Ocean Moving and Storage was who they subcontracted to. The men ..."
"If I could give them less than one star, I would. They subcontract out to a different moving company which is run by unprofessional people where English is their second language (I am not racist). Those men broke many items, sat on my belongings, ..."
"Complete misrepresentation of a moving company. Showed up in a U Haul, not their own Moving trucks like they claimed. Based out of Ft Lauderdale, Fl (Lauderhill). My belongings went to a warehouse and changed hands several times. Every box was bro..."
"I strongly urge anyone looking to relocate furniture not you use this company. They are the nicest people up until when they put your items on their truck. They give discounts because they know what's going to happen later. They came a day and a h..."
"These guys were hired through Guardian Van lines as a broker. From the beginning, our moving cost went up by 2000, which they attributed to a sofa being more cubic feet than originally stated. Mind you, it's up to the person conducting the quality..."
"I hired Southern Guarantee Movers, who sub-contracted with Right Away Movers. This company tried to squeeze extra money out of me, unprofessional, and it's been two months, and I still haven't received my items, and they have stopped answering my ..."
"WHAT A SCAM JUST WHEN YOU ARE GOING THRU MAJOR CHANGES IN YOUR LIFE AND THESE SCUM BUCKETS MAKE AN APPEARANCE. PRICE? WHAT A JOKE. ESTIMATES ARE NOTHING BUT FOR THEM TO GET THEIR SLIMMY FOOT IN THE DOOR. SECTION 12 STATES WAIVER OF CLASS ACTION SU..."
"This company has 0 customer service! I ordered movers to help me to take out the furniture from the house. I paid for everything upfront. Initially I was told that they will come 12-2pm. However they postponed several times, but promised they will..."
"We contracted white glove vanlines didnt know they were a broker they contracted our items out to j&m relocations,afterwards j&m relocations charged us more then our quote by adding more cubic ft and weight then white glove quote didn't count , ..."
"DO NOT USE THEM. REPEAT. DO NOT USE THEM. They are a scam. There's too many horrible things that occurred during this move, I can't begin to list them all. I'll sum it up. They suck. They made my moving experience the worst in my life. They ripped..."
"If I could give zero stars I would. I had my things picked up early December 2020. When I first called and booked everything i was actually booking through what I though was a different company (American Standard Moving) and it turns out that th..."
"This is the worse moving company I have ever dealt with. They damaged my furniture and then wants to pay me $50 for breaking the leg of my antique chair. Then she had the audacity to tell me she is the executive director of the company and that I ..."
"I canceled the service on the same day and was charged when Carroll Wade contacted me and tried to threaten me. The company is terrible are criminals. The reviews are fake, he creates emails and phones to do fake reviews. never believe in this com..."
"Run. Don not walk. Run away from this company. We hired them to move us from VT to MT for $16,000 plus for white glove service. Our belongings arrived 2 weeks late and 75% of our belongings were not packed, destroyed, broken, scratched. The contra..."
"These people are cons. we dealt specifically with Eric Kramer, and he is a snake. promised us everything we wanted. told us not to worry about the contract guidelines because we were "all set." Couple days before our move CROSS COUNTRY, we get a c..."
"I signed a moving contract between Dallas, TX and Corpus Christi, TX with Ryan Rinker from Coastal Movers for $2,179.50 on 5/28/24. I gave a 944.00 deposit to Ryan for the move. Ryan told me that they couldn’t travel 6 hours in 1 day due to the ..."
"DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS SCAM COMPANY!!! WHY AFTER ALL THESE COMPLAINTS ABOUT BAD BUSINESS PRACTICES ARE THEY NOT SHUT DOWN??? Hired them to move interstate. Was contacted by agent Howard and he talked Non-Stop about how great he was and wha..."
What to know when moving to Fort Pierce, FL
Fort Pierce at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community with 8.6% renters and a median household income of $72,941.
- The Major Draw:
- Median gross rent is $747, making it relatively affordable.
- The Reality Check:
- Only 0% of residents use public transit, indicating a car-dependent area.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for $747/month in rent.
The 'Vibe' Check: Who Thrives Here?
Fort Pierce has a population of 6,214, with a median household income of $72,941. The community skews toward homeownership, with only 8.6% of residents renting. Education-wise, 23.3% of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, while the poverty rate sits at 7.7%. Residents should be prepared for 108 rainy days each year, which may affect outdoor plans.
Probably not your spot if you rely on public transportation, as 0% of residents commute this way.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $747, while the median owner-occupied home value is $285,500.
- Education level is relatively high, with 23.3% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
- The poverty rate is at 7.7%, indicating a stable economic environment.
- Renter percentage is low at 8.6%, suggesting a strong owner-occupied housing market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Schools & Higher Ed
Fort Pierce has access to 4 postsecondary institutions, providing nearby educational opportunities.
- Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology
- Fort Pierce Beauty Academy
- Indian River State College
- Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie
Source: NCES Postsecondary School Locations, U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.
Weather & Getting Outside
St. Lucie County experiences about 40.3 inches of precipitation annually, with 108 rainy days. This may impact outdoor activities, so plan accordingly. There are also several parks and outdoor spots to explore nearby.
- Jetty Park - 4.7 stars (6,563 reviews)
- The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum - 4.8 stars (2,518 reviews)
- Fort Pierce Inlet State Park - 4.7 stars (2,470 reviews)
- South Causeway Beach - 4.7 stars (2,149 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
Jobs & the Local Economy
In St. Lucie County, the unemployment rate is 5.1% as of December 2025. The labor force consists of 169,528 individuals, with 160,798 employed.
- Unemployment rate: 5.1% (December 2025)
- Employed: 160,798
- Labor force: 169,528
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.