248 movers in Grand Rapids
"I have used them to move from CT to Texas, they initially quoted my 1300, i ended up paying 1200 on top. They literally blackmailed me to pay that $1200 otherwise they will auction my items rather than delivering it to me. Please never ever use th..."
"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’m moving from Detroit to Orlando. The day my pod was to be delivered I got an email at 6:30 PM saying my delivery was rescheduled. When I called they could not tell me why it needed to be rescheduled, simply that it did and nothing could be done..."
"Jake the salesman providing information was excellent. Once a contract was signed everything changed. They couldn't keep the proposed schedule which they accepted, either for the pickup or the delivery putting us in a bind. The scheduler never ret..."
"It first started with the free in home estimate I was looking to schedule. I didn't want to pay someone to come do a estimate then pay then again to move me. Darryl came out and took pictures and did my estimate. I was quoted 550 for my move. I di..."
"My client was buying a kitchen second hand and we needed the movers to go to the suburbs of Milwaukee and bring the kitchen cabinets that were removed and all wrapped, and some appliances back to Chicago. These people tried to charge $13,000 for l..."
"We paid a broker based on a low ball estimate, meaning they quoted the job and then contracted it out to this company, but that's not how they represent themselves. They quoted $2200 to move a bed, a couch and roughly 10 boxes from Tennessee to Fl..."
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.