340 movers in Kaufman
Thrifty Moving & Storage
"When I phoned Thrifty to complain about our horrible move they told me to file a complaint at www.csipros.org. After doing this, filling out all the required forms and telling my story etc, this morning I received a phone call from CSI saying they..."
AB Movers
"A bunch of our furniture was gouged, a corner broke off the coffee table, glass smashed on an antique corner hutch and a missing box of some very precious pictures:( No one calls back when they say they will…NEVER AGAIN!!"
Teleport Movers
"I had a disappointing experience with Teleport Movers, and I want to share my experience to help others make an informed decision. Before purchasing their Groupon deal, I carefully read all the fine print about additional fees. I even emailed the ..."
Geo Vanlines
"On May 29, 2021, I spoke with their moving coordinator, Shannon Harrison. She was probably the best “used car salesman” I’ve ever encountered. Remember how I said before I’m not naïve…. well as Shannon and I talked for over an hour about her grand..."
Best Moves Texas
"Best moves in Irving, TX will not use any kind of protection to move any of your items they will place furniture any way but on its feet/bottom causing damage to it. They will not give you any proof of service or payment so not to leave a paper tr..."
Senior Moving Company
"We needed to move our furniture to the garage and back in order to refinish the floors. I was extremely disappointed with Senior Moving Company. They did not wrap the furniture and proceeded to put our new granite table directly on the "four whe..."
Delicate Moving
"Stay away! Extremely unprofessional. Items arrived scratched and after seeing the truck inside I understood why. They did not care about the items and if they fell, they fell. Hit my walls and ceiling fan. Charges for each day they hold the items ..."
Inbox Moving Service
"I would not allow them to move me if they paid me. If I could give a zero rating I would. My washer was damaged by their movers I settled on damages never received the payment I was told I would. If you want professional movers who will handle you..."
The Apartment Movers
"Absolutely horrible moving company. Save yourself the massive headache and hassle, and spare your furniture from massive damage. I had originally used them for a long distance move which went great. So I decided to hire them again for 2 additional..."
Statewide Movers Inc.
"Is there a rating lower than POOR!? Guess they changed their Name but the Beltline address is still the same- This guy John is a piece of work! He is a Dateline/ 20/20 nightmare show in the making- mark my words! He will pretend he's your pisan fr..."
Omega Relocation LLC
"I left a review on their site. This company is poorly managed and they will scam you! They do not deliver on time, their employees steal and go through your stuff, they say its never their fault and they wont deliver on promised time. Save yoursel..."
Movers4Dallas
"Scheduled a move last Friday for a very small 1,600 sqft home, DJ or BJ suggested a 16ft moving truck for that job. After taking 4 trips back and forth to the new home during the week the 16ft truck still did not fit all the bulk item. I had to ma..."
We Muv U
"The two young men who moved our stuff were nice enough, but they texted on their phones too much. They were so slow, that what should have taken three hours, took five. They also had no idea what they were doing. They didn't even use a furnitu..."
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.