By Pamela Smith
Updated: Sep 6, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Editor
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
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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298 movers in Fort Wayne
"I was assigned third party mover, University Moving and Storage by North American Van Lines on 12/8/22. I met with Blake Bruns who assured me that my move would be treated as if I were family. I requested packing services for garage items only. On..."
"This is not a company to rely on when needing storage in between locations. Climate controlled storage is a farce. Instead, an abandoned metal building was utilized. This was only discovered after the building was burglarized. It took multiple att..."
"I hired Leader's for a small moving job, which was for a bookcase, a washer & dryer, a loveseat, a large mirror, an armoire, and a buffet table. I was originally quoted $465 for a local, in town move. After being able to move a few of the items my..."
"I booked with SUNFLOWER TRANSIT and they used Unique to move me from Indiana to Texas. My things were delivered late, broken and a 60 inch TV is still missing. Repeated calls from me and repeated lies from them. Please look elsewhere for your move..."
"Even before contract signing I should have seen the signs. They were trying to tack on fees different than their 2nd quote to me. BS about zip code vs address. We signed a contract and thank goodness I did. That and my refusal to communicate in an..."
"AA American Moving and Storage was terrific. Three men worked quickly, efficiently, and until the job was done. They were quick, and careful with our property. Wrapped our mirrors and artwork so carefully."
"Big O movers moved me a day later that I was suppose to move because someone dropped the ball on my original date Sunday September 6, 2020. I was quoted 120 an hour and when they got there it was 150 an hour, I couldn’t dispute it because I was al..."
"I had a 2mi local move out of a studio. The movers came with a very tall truck complained about not being able to go under viaduct. Actually that gave them time to go through my belongings. The estimate was inflated by 100% I could not pay the ..."
"Very much satisfied! Great movers, great price! They were very efficient, treated my items with care and put my things back together. Pricing was fair and there were no additional charges. They arrived within the window we booked for."
"My complaint is mainly on the driver who transported my car to California and lost the document that showed my car was cleared at the US custom and border. I contacted Phil Mathiesen at Livingston numerous times, this guy was rude, and a big liar...."
"I rarely leave negative reviews, but our experience with this moving company was bad enough that I feel obligated to share it. As a military family, we've worked with many moving companies over the years, and this was one of the worst experiences..."
"If you want to have the worst moving experience of your life, go with this company. Otherwise, stay away. We were moving from Chicago to NYC with 2 small kids, so I was very thoughtful to choose the right company. The sales person Jennifer Smi..."
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).