248 movers in Grand Rapids
"My mother hired them for her move, and the movers destroyed her $6,000 glass table. Her dining set is now a hazard because it is broken at the base. The company was not even apologetic and actually very hostile. Since then, the company has refused..."
"Beware of this company. Everything was great until the actual move. First they lowballed the bid so the final cost was 30% higher - this was after we sold several large heavy items prior to the move that were included in the quote. I walked the sa..."
"I had a bereavement move, so I had no choice but to trust their judgement and "experience" since I could not physically be there for the walk through. I am in a different state and I had to make funeral arrangements. Unfairly, and without notifica..."
"I recently moved from Barrington, IL to St Pete Beach, FL and had an excellent experience with Advantage Moving & Storage. From the first phone call to the last box of our belongings being taken off the truck, it was a pleasure. I would highly rec..."
"An international move experience: Once my goods were shipped and before I received them, Planes increased prices two times, possibly three (through their international affiliate) after initialing an original agreement, and without any transparency..."
"My experience this time was so terrible that I can't stress enough to go with a different company. Ann, the office manager was EXTREMELY rude and unprofessional. I have her voicemail and would attach it here if reviews permitted that. I was told..."
"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..."
"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 ..."
"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..."
"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."
"Sold me fake insurance, broke very expensive furniture and want to spray paint it. Owner called me names screamed at me on personal line. Corporate is just as abusive. No one cares. My $5000 bed that has chunks of missing parts, had a leak totally..."
"I have moved 5 times using moving companies and had no issues. I still have nightmares about this 2 mile move. Poor communication, broken items, extremely unprofessional, very disorganized. RUN in the other direction."
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.