248 movers in Grand Rapids
"I would highly recommend Kingsley Moving Systems! Movers were friendly, efficient and knowledgeable! Truck was new and clean. They put carpets down to minimize dirty floors due to snow/salt! Very respectful and moved things to different spots and ..."
"As part of United again did not disappoint! Had to schedule on short notice and they packed on a Saturday!! And arrived on schedule! Nothing was damaged as all was carefully blanketed! Driver was very friendly and showed great concern for being ca..."
"We have utilized Handle With Care for both local and long distance moving, in addition to having their team load our own trailer. Each time the crew has been polite, efficient and no damage has been incurred. We will continue working with them."
"I have had the chance to choose Kangaroo Vanlines for my move to NJ, and I have been, throughout the whole process, impressed by their professionalism. They have delivered an excellent level of service and were always available to respond to my qu..."
"Contacted MOOvers to transport some medical office equipment from Gurnee to Chicago, smooth experience every step of the way. Quick and transparent quoting, and staff provided COIs to meet building specifications with a quick turnaround. Movers we..."
"We used the Professionals for packing and moving. We have used several moving services over the past 10 years and Professionals surpassed them all. The guys were efficient, organized, and pleasant to work with. Amazing experience. We highly recomm..."
" Was very happy with this mover and how the move went. They were very fast, Professional, They wrapped everything very well including every piece of furniture. They were extremely conscientious about everything from start to finish. They are very..."
"Kris and crew did a great job on my move. They were professional, courteous, and careful with my items. They had the move down to a science. It was a very hot day and they worked so hard to get the job done in the time that was estimated! Thank you!"
"I used Star Line Trucking to move my family from Florida to New Jersey a couple weeks ago and I really had the best experience. They have great customer service and remain completely transparent with you. My goods arrived in a timely manner with n..."
"It's a shame MovingReviews doesn't offer a negative scoring system. I can't begin to explain how awful my experience was with this company and I'm sure you do not have 30 minutes to read all the details. 1. When they moved us out they refused to ..."
"He and his team were punctual, professional and moved a large numbers of chairs from one room to another in record time. Based on our experience with them today, we highly recommend and will consider them for our needs in the future."
"We had 4 items broken in transit using Boyer-Rosene totaling nearly $3800, all of which were denied coverage sans a $400 printer for which we have still not been reimbursed. We paid them $1,300 for $150k insurance coverage with $0 deductible which..."
"I simply adored these guys (Adam, Peter G. and Max). They were absolutely the best! They showed up on time, they moved me very carefully and efficiently. Adam even ran to help me to get my 83-year old disabled mom down from the curb in her handica..."
What to know when moving to Grand Rapids, MI
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Michigan, the annual crime rates reveal a mixed picture. While property crime rates are lower than the national average, violent crime rates exceed them.
- Violent crime: 422.8 per 100k vs. national average of 325.3, down 10.2% since 2022
- Property crime: 1283.6 per 100k vs. national average of 1546.9, down 19.3% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased by 35.5% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Michigan).
Schools & Higher Ed
Grand Rapids has a total of 14 postsecondary institutions, all located in Kent County, providing a range of educational opportunities.
- Aquinas College
- Calvin Theological Seminary
- Calvin University
- Cornerstone University
- Davenport University
- Dorsey College-Grand Rapids
- Empire Beauty School-Michigan
- Grand Rapids Community College
- Kuyper College
- Ross College-Grand Rapids North
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Kent County receives an average of 35.5 inches of precipitation annually, with 131 rainy days. Prepare for wet weather, especially in spring and winter.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - 4.8 (14,066 reviews)
- Grand Rapids Public Museum - 4.7 (6,402 reviews)
- Millennium Park - 4.7 (4,220 reviews)
- Riverside Park - 4.6 (3,293 reviews)
- Rosa Parks Circle - 4.6 (3,073 reviews)
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.