343 movers in Kaufman
"BEWARE! Worst moving/storage company ever! Don't use them for moving or storage....... 90% of my furniture arrived damaged and my boxes looked like they went through a tumbler. I was missing items/boxes, bins were broken and taped, boxes were smas..."
"I booked a crew of four on 09Jan25 to load some trucks on 30Jan25, and I confirmed this the week prior. On the date of my service, a crew of three arrived and told me that their manager, the company owner, had decided that my job did not need the ..."
"They quoted 1400 total for my move in the behinning.. by the time I got my furniture it was over 1800 plus storage was extremely expensive and the you lie a lot. If you choose this company be prepared to lose some sleep over a nightmare. The mover..."
"We learned very quickly that anything these people said on the phone was worthless if it wasn't confirmed via email - which means they never once confirmed what they said on the phone with hard print proof via email. The last example was being tol..."
"Pick up went well, delivery took longer than 30 days. Movers showed up 12 hours late and high, it took them 4+ hours to complete what should have been an hour job. Every box marked fragile was smashed. Two boxes with family memorabilia were missin..."
"Don't ever trust these guys..I would love to give zero starts if there is one such option. I booked their service to move one BHK from Dallas to Utah for ~1750$. It turned to be 2500$ while the move completed after 1 month. First thing, seem..."
"The estimate was approximately $1000 dollars less than the estimate when they showed up on moving day. I could not exactly cancel moving and reschedule as my family needed beds to sleep in. They broke my TV in transit. Now, they will not answer th..."
"Save your time and MONEY they are liars and just want their Broker fee they do not care how screwed you are day of the move when the truck arrives when you will be charged directly by the moving company and they are NOWHERE to be found.I tried to ..."
"The experience began with wonderful, knowledgeable customer service. Add on great prices and booking process. If I move again I know who I will be using. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable moving company."
"On arrival of my items, I was greeted by the pleasant team of Ramos and his crew who helped me with the packing and wrapping of everything. They arrived as scheduled without any delays, and not only moved in everything into my new place in Clifton..."
"My experience with this company was excellent. The representatives were always on time and cooperative. I appreciate their prompt responses and updates throughout the process. I recommend them. Thank you again!!"
"I booked my move through a broker (Best Interstate Moving and Storage - also a bad company, do not use them ) and they hired Federal Moving Corp. The movers damaged several pieces of my furniture and did not deliver one item. After I noticed the d..."
"Dustin, Gee, and Jawon were fantastic! They showed up early, worked hard and fast, and finished ahead of schedule. It was a difficult move with lots of heavy pieces, loading a truck from two locations. I've used a lot of movers in the last few yea..."
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.