By Pamela Smith
Updated: Aug 8, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
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Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
696 movers in Horseheads
"This company is a scam. I would pick zero stars if that were an option. They arrived at my home to pick up my items per the contract, then proceeded to tell me there wasn’t room on the truck for all of the items unless I paid them $1,000 more. I r..."
"When I first spoke to accurate express movers I knew right away they were the company I wanted for my move. Their experience in this industry and the knowledge I have gained from just working with them was incredible. The staff is full of friendly..."
"Moving… you know how crazy it can be. But the Vector team took a load off my back. They arrived on time, swiftly packed, and delivered my belongings to Newark. I was expecting more stress, but they made it easy. No extra fuss, just quick and posit..."
"This was one of the worst moving experiences I have ever experienced in my lifetime. I am extremely disappointed with Mirit Great American Movers and the way my belongings were handled. From the moment my items were loaded, I was concerned about ..."
"In my past moving experiences I've never had such a great one before that's why I feel the need to share this experience. Just thinking about moving, the stress and hassle makes me cringe. A friend of mine knows exactly how I feel about this and t..."
"Fast, accurate online estimate. Arrived on time and finished right on schedule at the estimated cost. They were very professional and courteous. Worked efficiently and packed everything up nice and tight. Couldn't be happier."
"They moved us from NJ to TN. The next morning after they left we discovered a number of pieces of jewelry missing from my wife’s jewelry. Some of the items are irreplaceable. We called the police and gave them the names we had of the delivery guys..."
"MOVING CAN VERY STRESSFUL and....All I can say it was the best experience! My drivers arrived on time and was very professional. They took the time to wrap my things and move them with care and without incident. My crew was AWESOME ? AND I AM VERY..."
"Stay away from this company at all costs, and be careful because they operate under several different names. They will quote you one thing then charge you 3-4x more for a job that will not even get done. Please, whatever you do, do not use this co..."
"Extremely disappointing experience with Schlepper. We hired them for a move that included an antique armoire valued at $15,000, with very clear instructions agreed upon in advance with their representative (J). Those instructions were not followe..."
"The move was amazing from the sales to the moving team Emilio was Friendly and professional We got all our furniture and boxes placed in place without any breaking. I'm glad I used OZ , it was a pleasant move I recommend them to all my frie..."
"Everything was great! The scheduling was smooth, they showed up on time, did a wonderful job moving, and nothing was damaged. Affordable and extremely professional from start to finish. Thanks, New York Local Movers."
"PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!! I can’t stress this enough. The movers damaged the walls of my home and some of my furniture. Items were poorly packed and mishandled. I have contacted the company about the damages done and they have pretty much..."
"I confess that I was stressed and being overwhelmed by the task of selling my home and moving 800 miles away. When Bob Reeves from Sinclair Moving arrived to walk thru and provide an estimate, it was evident that he was a complete professional and..."
"We had a best moving experience with Home and Office Movers! Booking was easy and the company texted to validate all my details a few days before my move. They communicated me the morning of to let me know what time they would be arriving and this..."
"The team was super helpful, professional with the move. I feel they were careful with my belongings. Communication was never a problem and they gave me updates often. Highly recommend these movers and would use them again!"
"Moving & Storage Squad was hired through broker. They asked for reasonable deposit based on $3500 estimate, move of about 1400 miles. Their estimate was based on cubic square foot of space. Day before move they wanted double the price. There was e..."
"The broker for this move was New City Moving and Storage (“Broker”) (US DOT: 3059125) with the mover Febex Moving and Storage (“Mover”) (US DOT: 3510454). I am filing a complaint against the Broker and Mover for deceiving the customer on the value..."
"I recently used this company to move my daughter. I had used them before to move her and since that move went well, decided to use them again. It turned out to be an excellent experience. They professionally did everything and we had zero problems..."
"I had to mark one star, but they don’t even deserve the one star. Doubled estimate after Penske truck loaded (no company moving truck).Theownercalled wanting more money since truck loaded up-part of their scam. My sister used them and as soon as h..."
"I am not one to write reviews but our experience with VanGo Van Lines, was so frustrating that we hope to save others from such a BAD experience. We were very displeased with their work and feel scammed out of ~$2000.We booked our move with Proud ..."
What to know when moving to Horseheads, NY
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In New York, the annual state-level crime statistics reveal some notable figures. For 2025, the violent crime rate stands at 454.9 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national average of 325.3 per 100,000. Meanwhile, property crime is reported at 1816.5 per 100,000, also exceeding the national rate of 1546.9 per 100,000.
- Violent crime: 454.9 per 100k vs. national average of 325.3, up 4.7% since 2022
- Property crime: 1816.5 per 100k vs. national average of 1546.9, up 4.6% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 34.5% since 2022, currently at 2.7 per 100k
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE)
Schools & Higher Ed
Horseheads residents have access to several educational institutions in the surrounding area. In total, there are 4 postsecondary institutions nearby, including some notable options.
- Arnot Ogden Medical Center
- Elmira College
- SUNY Corning Community College
- Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED)
Weather & Getting Outside
While specific climate details are not available, Horseheads is close to several outdoor attractions that residents can enjoy. Here are some nearby spots worth checking out:
- Corning Museum of Glass - Rating: 4.8 (4929 reviews)
- The Rockwell Museum - Rating: 4.5 (894 reviews)
- National Soaring Museum - Rating: 4.7 (352 reviews)
- Eldridge Park - Rating: 4.6 (517 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New)