340 movers in Kaufman
H-Town Movers
"Stole from me. Very lazy and did not see all men working. A horrible experience. If you use them please watch your stuff."
Top Movers
"This company STOLE ALL OF MY CLOTHES AND SHOES. HORRIBLE experience. NEVER EVER TRUST THEM WITH YOUR BELONGINGS. They do not do an inventory of your items like a prior moving company I used did, so they were able to conveniently claim that they ne..."
EDC Movers
"Let me begin by saying that I have relocated cross country THREE other times before this move, so I know what to expect and how the process works. This was, by far, the worst moving experience I have EVER had. I'll try to get to the key points of..."
Nationwide Movers Inc
"Our belongings were picked up June 7th and here we are July 5th with no estimated time of delivery. We only have two pairs of clothing for a month now and when we call we get responses like we do not have enough drivers. Well why would you take al..."
Movers of Houston
"Please do not use this company! They are not part of Movers of San Antonio. They moved me on Saturday and since then it has been a nightmare. They damaged my friends vehicle, they charged me for time when they were not working including when they ..."
Quality Moving Services LLC
"This company has different locations, but all have the same DOT number. I spoke to Justin Brown, and he assured me the cost would not exceed his quote. I was very specific and clear about the dimensions of the move. Three days before the move, the..."
C&M Moving and Storage Moving Company
"The driver ran into my entrance gate which had to be repaired, about $7500. The owner refused to pay for the damage."
Moving by Design
"Because of a double move, we had to depend on a moving company to move us from our sold home to a storage facility in another town and county. The owner was very nice and the cost reasonable. BUT when it came to the actual team that moved us it al..."
Economic Movers
"This company was horrible. But some often say that you get what you pay for. I chose them because I liked the price. The drivers did not know their way around the area, they were extremely slow, they did not use furniture covers, they damaged some..."
Affordable Moving Group
"I contacted several companies for a cost proposal to move my household belongings from Kansas to Texas. Affordable Moving Group came in 2nd with the cost estimate. Mr. Nathan Thomas called me and informed me that when they give a cost estimate it ..."
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.
