248 movers in Grand Rapids
"DO NOT USE their services. We received our belongings 2 months after the due date. It took many emails, phone calls and threat to call our attorney and police to get a response. They finally called us letting us know they were 6 hours from our new..."
"They showed up on time and were super friendly and fast. It was extremely hot that day and they still managed to do an amazing job. Even when there was a mix up about what truck was being used they didn't miss a beat. They didn’t even take a lunch..."
"NVL moved me from the Bay Area to Colorado. They were about 50% more than any other mover quoted me, but I was encouraged by, among other things, their commitment to quality work and prompt resolution of claims. Ha! I grossly overpaid and they ref..."
"Do not trust these people. Scammer. I know the owner personally and he’s a lying scammer! I have plenty proof. This company is NO GOOD! Steals from customers and from employees or daily hires. The owner name is Lior he might go by David or another..."
"Tyler was absolutely incredible to work with throughout the entire car shipping process. From the very beginning, he maintained clear and consistent communication, which really helped ease any concerns I had. He kept me updated every step of the w..."
"Schea Van Lines was there and remarkably helpful. Extremely stressful going into moving day, but they got the job done as they had assured they would. Could not imagine having done this without the help of these guys. Great work"
"I experienced multiple delays to have Golans come pick up my original items. They patiently waited and did a marvelous job packing my items. The second time when they had to come empty my living room for carpet installation again went extremely we..."
"I was told my belongings would be transported immediately from one home to the next, which is why they charged more for their moving service than the others I compared them to. They took over two weeks to transport my belongings and it would have ..."
"Would not recommend using this company. Had to pay for extra space on truck, then mattress loaded on the outside of the truck and arrived totally soaked/ruined. Would not reimburse for mattress nor extra space paid for. What a sham!"
"Silverback Moving received excellent remark from family from start to finish. When needed again I will be phoning these guys. Thanks for help!"
"Terrible Company. Don't waste your time. Not even worth the time to write a 10-page terrible review. do not hire. do not hire. do not hire. do not hire. do not hire. do not hire. do not hire. do not hire."
"Nicole, Rob and Johnny went above and beyond anything we could have amagined. Once we showed them what we needed taken, that told us to relax, they got it. Even changing the deliver date from 6/17 to 6/15 was not an issue."
"These guys are absolutely incredible! Hard workers, nonstop, no complaining. Just get to work and go! They were extremely efficient and careful with very high end items. Best moving company we have seen. The knowledge and expertise they have handl..."
"Big shoulders moved my storage locker from Minnesota to California seamlessly. Everyone I spoke to was professional and friendly. Took the extra time to explain everything to me! I was quoted a potential 14 day move time because of the distance an..."
"Can not say enough negative things about this service. For the sake of my own sanity, I'll compartmentalize our numerous complaints into 5 key grievances: 1- Constant moving of goal posts. Our initial pickup window was guaranteed and then missed ..."
"Just moved last week! They were fabulous! Ben was very easy to communicate with. Very fast and efficient. They just got the job done. No damages. Move took less time than the estimate also! Definitely reccomend!"
Quick And Careful Moving
"Reliable experienced group for moves of all sizes! Under new management and it's very noticeable. Great pictures online!"
"New Neighbors Moving is an unlicensed and uninsured moving company operating illegally in the state of Michigan. He says that he lies when he states that he licensed and insured but you can verify that he is not. Go to https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/..."
"I have used this company 2 time before and always have an excellent experience. This time is no exception. They were fast and efficient. Great price for the best service."
"Horrible experience. We moved from Racine, WI to Charleston, SC. The customer experience was sub-par. Our stuff was delayed and then on the delivery day, I receive a call from the driver that the truck broke down. So our delay turned from disapp..."
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.