247 movers in Grand Rapids
First Class Movers
"Our experience with First Class Movers has been nothing short of a nightmare. We urge anyone considering this company: DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPANY! PICK ANOTHER MOVER! Here is a detailed account of the issues we encountered: • Unresponsive Staff: ..."
Sovereign Moving Company
"Selected this company based on a very reasonable price quote. Upon arrival, the movers increased the total cost of my move by almost $1000. as others here have mentioned too. I had to leave things behind because of this. I was told last Tuesday, 1..."
Charter Transportation
"Sitting in an empty house with a pregnant wife and two little kids waiting for the company to find a driver to deliver my items to my new location. Well past the the delivery date provided by the company. They keep saying sorry but have provided n..."
On Time Moving Express Inc
"My move was from WA state to Texas. It took On Time Moving Express Inc 30 days to deliver my household goods to Texas. When they finally arrived, my boxes and creates were covered in rat urine and feces. Also, some of my furniture arrived broken..."
Midwest Movers
"Its worst and pathetic service.. They give you best deal but no grantee of your items, my few boxes are missing and most of furniture are broken.. And their claim process is bad, its almost 2 years for service but still struggling with claim.. Ple..."
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.
