946 movers in Highspire
AV Moving
"Also known as Top Movers The is the worst example of this industry - after waiting over 25 hours for a moving truck and crew - one guys and a crew he got off Craigslist showed up in a van and small pull behind trailer to move 2 rooms of furniture..."
Key Moving and Storage
"- Key got my business because their sales associate did a great job on the phone. Not pushy, just answered my questions and added good ideas. - Scheduling was fine. The truck was a couple of hours late for the pickup which caused a little stress..."
Move Our Stuff
"I've read a few reviews here about this company that strike me as harsh, and I have to ask - who did you hire? This company moved me recently (6/16 - I've been meaning to write this but was a little busy) was absolutely awesome! Naquan (hope I s..."
One Way Van Lines
"Picked up my personal property on June 20, 2022 they didn't deliver until Aug. 1, 2022 after repeated calls and advising them that we were not in Florida the destination of our move. They don't listen and are a rip off charging a 7% credit charge...."
Long Distance Van Lines
"If I could give this company 0 stars, I would. We very mistakenly used Long Distance Van Lines for a move from San Francisco to Chicago in July 2017. They drew us in with a really low estimate for our move (which of course turned out as too good t..."
Alliance Relocation Systems
"My experience with Alliance Relocation Systems have been frustrating to say the least,I moved from Frederick Md to Carrollton Va in the summer of 2014. I had a month od free Storage which was the only thing they honored. They picked up myy furnitu..."
BR Movers
"BR Movers provided me an estimate of $887 to move from my townhome to a two bedroom apartment and to take my other items to Cube Storage on Ft. Meade Road in Laurel, MD. I moved in the same development with the storage 10 minutes away. The movers ..."
Traditional Express Van Lines
"Made the mistake of contracting with a Broker, who in turn sub-contracted our move to Traditional. This was an out-of-state move, including approx. 6-8 months of storage between pick-up and delivery. Long-story short..Traditional is one of the mos..."
Primeway Movers
"Can't believe this company is still in business..don't trust them!! They will steal, cheat and lie..they don't even honor their measly offers to pay for damaged, stolen and lost property."
Top Movers Corporation
"Late, destroyed quite a bit of my property, and then they turn into a ghost. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvajOF52Q_BuLK0ODmhTz2w."
Earth Relocation
"If I could give zero stars, I would. Choosing EARTHRELO has been the single worst consumer experience of my life. This isn't just a bad moving company; their conduct is a masterclass in negligence and bad faith that has forced me to pursue legal a..."
State to State Relocation
"After a first very poor move the company promise they would rectify problems for the second and final move. The second move was worse than the first. first of all, months in advance, we requested and were promised a specific moving team. This neve..."
Amazon Relocation
"This is a fraudulent scamming company. They arrived at 4am for pickup, overcharged us, arrived at 9pm for delivery, threatened my girlfriend with a hammer, were extremely unprofessional and finally left everything in the front yard at 3am. I cann..."
Certified Relocations
"I would not recommend this company to my enemies. By this company being based in New York they knew that I would have the time to run back-and-forth for my lawsuit certified relocations gave me the runaround for months gave my lawyer at the runaro..."
Beacon Moving and Storage
"They worked incredibly hard, and they were enthusiastic and smiling and friendly the entire time. They also arrived early and everything arrived at the condo in perfect shape!! I would highly recommend them."
Olympus Moving and Storage
"HORRIFIC! I have moved 15 times and this was the absolute WORSE experience ever. We were moving my daughter from a small NYC studio apartment to Rhode Island. They quoted us $1140 and same day delivery. When they arrived, they said they would not ..."
ID Noble Movers
"Do not use this mover. I have been trying for months to get copies of the paperwork to file a claim for things of mine which they lost and no one responds."
Fine Express Inc
"Did business with this company 4 years ago when it was under a different ownership fast forward 4 years latter I solicited their services again for an out of state move. I was sent an invoice and break down of an estimate of how much the move with..."
High Touch Moving
"This is a scam company.All the five star reviews you read here are bought. I am a person who don't normally write reviews, but they lied to me, several of my furnitures were damaged and they lost several of my valuable boxes containing important d..."
United Moving Services Inc.
"I am following ALL the other complaints!!! I wish i'd have foud this before I was SWINDLED!!!! Frank Forde, Alisa Moore 800-544-5354 ext 362 is a B!+(# And as stated in previous reviews... THEY NEVER CALL YOU BACK!!!! Don't Believe their BS.. The..."
East Coast Moving Inc
"My experience was very good with this company I spoke with Jennifer and she kept me up to date with my moving the price was great .I gave them my list and my contract was exactly what they said it would be .the movers did a great job packed all my..."
Ron's Moving
"The movers themselves were ok. They were friendly and prompt. They worked hard and fast on a hot day so I gave all 4 of them a $20 tip but they forgot to give me my big screen tv so I had to call about that. They did bring it back over at the end ..."
Flat Fee Moving
"First time using flat fee moving and I would highly recommend Laura and the guys did an excellent job packing and moving and setting up. Price was exactly what they said no hidden fees thank you flat fee moving"
New Jersey Transport
"If I could put zero stars I would. Moved from NH to KY. The guys moving the stuff out of the apartment and into the house were great. However the way they treated our stuff between pickup and drop off is deplorable. Every box was dented, every pie..."
Harrisburg Storage Company
"We were moving 15 minutes away .They were to bring only the large items. We made this move once before. We knew now long it would take. It took them 6 1/2 hours to move what should of been one trip from house to house. There wasn't that much stuff..."
What to know when moving to Highspire, PA
Highspire at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community with a median household income of $51,717 and 55.4% of residents renting.
- The Major Draw:
- Median gross rent is $993, making housing relatively affordable.
- The Reality Check:
- Only 0% of residents use public transit, indicating a car-dependent area.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for about $993/month in rent.
The 'Vibe' Check: Who Thrives Here?
Highspire is a small community with a population of about 2,988, where 55.4% of residents are renters. The education level is relatively low, with only 19.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher. The median household income of $51,717 suggests a modest economic environment. With no public transit use reported, residents will likely need a car for commuting and daily activities.
Probably not your spot if you prefer a location with access to public transportation.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $993, which is affordable compared to many areas.
- The median owner-occupied home value is $120,100, indicating accessible homeownership.
- The community has a 12.8% poverty rate, reflecting some economic challenges.
- Only 19.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, suggesting a less-educated demographic.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Pennsylvania, the crime rates show a declining trend for both violent and property crimes. The state's annual violent crime rate is 228.5 per 100k residents, which is 29.8% lower than the national average. Property crime in the state stands at 1,363.9 per 100k, which is 11.8% lower than the national average.
- Violent crime: 228.5 per 100k vs. national 325.3 per 100k
- Property crime: 1,363.9 per 100k vs. national 1,546.9 per 100k
- Notable trend: The homicide rate has decreased by 55% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Pennsylvania).
Schools & Higher Ed
Highspire provides access to a range of postsecondary institutions in the nearby area. There are 10 total schools, with 9 having College Scorecard data available.
- Harrisburg Area Community College
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
- Elizabethtown College
- Messiah University
Source: NCES Postsecondary School Locations, U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.
Weather & Getting Outside
While specific climate data is unavailable, residents can enjoy several nearby parks and attractions. Popular outdoor spots include:
- Hersheypark (4.5 stars, 66,728 reviews)
- Wildwood Park (4.7 stars, 2,136 reviews)
- Capitol Park (4.7 stars, 1,997 reviews)
- The National Civil War Museum (4.7 stars, 1,755 reviews)
Source: Google Places API.
