621 movers in Kensington
Chester County Moving and Storage
"I was searching for a mover for a couple weeks, I got quotes from 4 movers , some mover gave me very low quotes that I didn't even believe. I talk to Chester County and the told me everything up front, even though their quote was much higher then ..."
Town & Country Movers and Storage
"Very disappointed in this company. After paying them over 29,000.00 for moving out of one home, in storage for 1 1/2 yrs, and moving into another home, we had issues with them over damages. Although we paid for insurance coverage, in the end, they..."
Tanner Van Lines
"I watched the driver of Tanner Van Lines throw 4 hand trucks on top of my fully loaded items in the truck at the time of pick-up. Not surprisingly, my furniture suffered extensvie crush-type damages. Additionally I had five significant items los..."
Worth Moving
"On August 31, 2022 Worth Moving LLC agreed to pay me $500.00 to settle my moving insurance claim. After some delays I got the check on December 20, 2022. I called the issuing bank who told me the 'check is not good at this time.' Do you want to t..."
Stewart Moving and Storage
"Coming from a local real estate agent.. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY! Not only did we receive AWEFUL service.. we were charged $600 more than the original estimate, to add insult to injury! Will detail issues with them below: -We had numerous experie..."
L&J Moving and Storage
"We have moved no fewer than 10 times within the past 25 years — all with reputable moving companies. This moving company, without a doubt, was the worst mover we have ever used and I warn all those considering using this mover to stay away. Highli..."
Dunmar Moving Services
"Our move with Dunmar was an awful experience. Would NEVER, EVER recommend to anyone. Nothing was treated with respect, it was basically stuffed into boxes (literally) with no packing paper or wrapping. Most of our furniture was damaged in some way..."
What to know when moving to Kensington, MD
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Maryland, the overall crime rates present a mixed picture. The state has a higher property crime rate than the national average, while violent crime has seen a significant decrease.
- Violent crime: 351.9 per 100k in Maryland vs. 325.3 nationally, showing an 18.7% decrease since 2022.
- Property crime: 1817.5 per 100k in Maryland vs. 1546.9 nationally, up 5.5% since 2022.
- Notable trend: Homicide rate dropped 47.8% since 2022, now at 5.2 per 100k.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE).
Schools & Higher Ed
Kensington residents have access to several educational institutions in Montgomery County.
- Total postsecondary institutions: 7
- With College Scorecard data: 6
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Montgomery County experiences about 34.9 inches of rain annually, with 107 rainy days. Snowfall is minimal, averaging around 1.9 inches per year.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Wheaton Regional Park - 4.7 stars (4697 reviews)
- Rock Creek Regional Park - 4.7 stars (2234 reviews)
- Bohrer Park - 4.6 stars (1285 reviews)
- South Germantown Recreational Park - 4.7 stars (974 reviews)
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online (CDO), Google Places API (New).
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Montgomery County, the unemployment rate stands at 3.5% as of December 2025, with a labor force of 553,416 people.
- Employed: 534,197
- Unemployed: 19,219
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).
