Average Cost of Movers in Fort Wayne
Based on the price calculation of 7 reviews, we estimate that a move within Fort Wayne should very roughly cost $955.
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293 movers in Fort Wayne
DZ Moving and Storage
"They quoted one price/time it took longer. The workers were arguing, didn’t pack the truck properly which made them have to make another trip. They damaged several of my items as well as the paint on my walls. I called the owner Stan he told me to..."
United Nation Van Lines
"NEVER use this company! They are vial, liars, thieves and scammers! They overcharge, leave your belongings behind, break most of what they do take and steal the rest! Amanda is the biggest liar on the face of this planet. They will not show up whe..."
Master Movers
"I thought I was making the right decision by choosing a company that advertised as moving the Pacers and the Colts, worse moving decision I’ve ever made! I had a 2 day move due to closing on the sale of a house and purchasing agreements. The day t..."
S & M Relo LLC
"On July 23rd, 2021 I had S and M Relo LLC move my home from Indiana to Florida. The company that contracted the move had assured me that my home items and business furniture would be safe. It took until September for truck to come. When boxes were..."
Supreme Moving and Storage
"The movers are beneficial, friendly, and lovely to work with. I looked for movers for days and eventually landed with Supreme Moving and Storage. Save yourself some time and have faith in me. Just hire these guys. They are the real deal at an affo..."
MSN Logistics Group
"Can't say enough good things about these guys! They were on time, diligent, kind and worked tirelessly. Never slowed down. They made the experience fun."
STI Moving and Storage
"I recently used STI Moving & Storage for a local move and was thoroughly impressed with their service. The 4-man team was not only highly efficient but also completed the move in significantly less time than estimated—finishing in 5 hours instead ..."
East Coast Moving & Storage
"These guys are thieves they will give you a low quote then when they get there they raise the quote and if you are a woman alone they will steal your stuff. their rating with the better business bureau is an f."
North American Van Lines
"We recently hired North American to move us from NV to MO. At the last minute, North American informed us that a different company, Atlas Transfer, was going to be handling the delivery of our items. The out-of-state delivery crew was in a big rus..."
Hoover The Mover
"Hoover the Mover moved me back in June. As of October 3 rd I am still trying to get broken items fixed and it continues to not be a priority for them. Joe , the manager , doesn’t return emails for weeks and each time he says they are going to tak..."
Wheaton Van Lines
"This company is a joke. They damaged, lost or stole over $4,500 worth of furniture of ours then refused to pay, even though we had purchased full coverage insurance, saying we couldn't prove it. This should be criminal. I feel as though we were ro..."
Bekins Van Lines
"Please run from this company! This has been a horrible experience for our family! We moved from Texas to Florida. On moving day, I took the “team leader” through the house and showed him what to take. There was a pile of things in a separate area...."
Bekins Moving and Storage Ltd
"I contracted with the ABQ office to store my items until I had a move location and date. They were not to load prior to Jan 2, they had a truck going on 12/14 and decided to send the shipment earlywithoutevercontactingmeregardingtheearlydelivery M..."
Crown Moving and Storage
"I cannot state enough in words how disappointed I am in this company. when they were trying to secure my account, they kept calling and emailing me. they assured me that it usually only takes 3-4 days for my things to arrive. I had them pack up..."
Here to There Movers
"They have F rating with BBB. . Damaged furniture not repaired or reimbursed. There was $300.00 worth of damage. They were nonresponsive to my claim. Nonresponsive to BBB& Attorney General consumer protection. They said I had bedbugs but it was..."
Trans United Inc.
"Justin did a great job on the move. It was very affordable. It was around $4500. I had moved from Texas California. The move was very long and I'm glad all of my furniture didn't get damaged. Justin and the staff was very nice. I'm going to recomm..."
What to know when moving to Fort Wayne, IN
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Indiana, the crime rates show some notable trends. The state has seen a decrease in both violent and property crimes over recent years.
- Violent crime: 269.3 per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national average of 325.3.
- Property crime: 1,121.6 per 100,000 people, compared to the national average of 1,546.9.
- Notable trend: Homicides decreased by 48.1% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Indiana).
Schools & Higher Ed
Fort Wayne has a strong educational presence with access to several institutions.
- Total postsecondary institutions: 13
- Institutions with College Scorecard data: 12
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Allen County experiences about 29.9 inches of precipitation annually, with 126 rainy days each year. Snowfall totals around 3.1 inches, with about 29 snowy days.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Headwaters Park (4.6 stars, 2,548 reviews)
- Lakeside Park (4.7 stars, 1,960 reviews)
- Kreager Park (4.7 stars, 1,667 reviews)
- Promenade Park (4.7 stars, 1,667 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Allen County, the job market appears stable with a low unemployment rate.
- Unemployment rate: 2.6% as of December 2025
- Employed individuals: 195,356
- Labor force: 200,500
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).