340 movers in Kaufman
ABC Movers
"I had a terrible experience with this company due to a huge mistake by one person there. My move date was affected and caused loss of sleep and huge inconveniences and delays with my move. History: 9/5/18 - I called at 11:31 am and receive..."
Elephant Moving and Storage
"One of the absolute worst company's I've dealt with. A number of no call/no shows. Never phone call returns. Zero communication. Today they said, they can't locate my product. This is after it was scheduled to be delivered a number of times."
Pep's Quick Moving
"This company moved us approximately 2 weeks ago, and it was the worst move we have ever experienced. There were several items from my Dallas Cowboys collection among other items that were broken, and the owner would not take responsibility for the..."
Frontier Van Lines, LLC
"1) My first point is "Frontier Van Lines LLC, TX " are an agent, not a moving company. 2) On my moving day, Penske came over and estimated all my items. They asked $2000 more on what Frontier Van line estimated. I didn't agree on the cost and I ..."
What to know when moving to Kaufman, TX
Kaufman at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community with 14.2% of residents holding a bachelor's degree and approximately 24.3% renting.
- The Major Draw:
- The median household income is $78,301, providing a solid financial base for residents.
- The Reality Check:
- A poverty rate of 13.5% indicates some economic challenges in the area.
- Commute:
- Only 0% of residents use public transit, suggesting a car-dependent lifestyle.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for a median gross rent of $1,301 per month.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- The median gross rent is $1,301, which is manageable for many households.
- The median owner-occupied home value stands at $208,900, a reasonable figure for homebuyers.
- With a poverty rate of 13.5%, it's important to consider community support systems.
- About 24.3% of residents are renters, indicating a mixed housing landscape.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Texas, crime rates show some improvement over recent years, but still warrant attention.
- Violent crime: The state annual rate is 345.5 per 100k, slightly above the national rate of 325.3.
- Property crime: At 1,797.7 per 100k, Texas exceeds the national average of 1,546.9 by about 16.2%.
- Notable trend: The homicide rate has decreased by 35.1% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Texas).
Weather & Getting Outside
Kaufman County receives an average of 39.2 inches of precipitation annually, with about 68 rainy days each year. Winter sees minimal snowfall, averaging just 0.2 inches.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Texas Zoofari Park - 4.5 stars (678 reviews)
- Kaufman City Lake Park - 4.6 stars (50 reviews)
- Heartland Park - 4.6 stars (267 reviews)
- Thrillvania Haunted House Park - 4.2 stars (814 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
