896 Lanham, MD movers reviews & costs ranked in 2026

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Majestic Moving & Storage

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Reviewed Aug 27, 2018 by Katara Stevens (1 stars)

Based in Arlington, Virginia

"DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!! My Daughter exited her military post in DC over a month ago. the Air Force designated this company to be their option for service when moving to another state. We have been waiting for her stuff to arrive from this "movin..."

Topline Moving and Storage Inc

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Reviewed May 9, 2022 by Nicole Monge (1 stars)

Based in Beltsville, Maryland

"I was moving from Maryland to North Carolina and Topline was able to accommodate picking up my things on fairly short notice. The moving crew themselves were very nice, professional, and careful. One major red flag was they wrapped things of mine ..."

Metropolitan Moving & Storage

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Reviewed Oct 18, 2010 by Shardul Mehta (1 stars)

Based in Laurel, Maryland

"I had found these guys on the Internet with positive reviews. We recently moved locally from a 3BR apartment to a single family home. We hired Metropolitan for both packing and moving. They did a great job with the actual work. The men who did the..."

A-Best Twins Mover, Inc.

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Reviewed Jun 20, 2016 by N. Fisher (1 stars)

Based in Capitol Heights, Maryland

"Please beware of hidden added costs! Sales Rep - James very helpful in the beginning but did not discuss that most deliveries are "shuttled" to another truck for additional charges. The driver of the 18-wheeler truck then had to locate another tru..."

All Points Moving & Storage

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Reviewed Jan 1, 2018 by Paul Pal (1 stars)

Based in Capitol Heights, Maryland

"ALL POINTS MOVING AND STORAGE was supposed to provide moving services on Dec 26 between 9 am and 10 am. They never showed up and when I called them at 11 am, they said they made a mistake and were providing services for a different customer, but w..."

Primavera Movers

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Reviewed Oct 3, 2022 by Brian Kurisky (1 stars)

Based in Capitol Heights, Maryland

"Moved from VA to NJ. I boxed and measured all of my items and had the exact cubic feet. The supervisor came in and without measuring anything stated he knew we were well over the quoted cubic feet which we weren’t. I was promised it would be deliv..."

Western Express

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Reviewed Aug 3, 2017 by Susan Crandall (1 stars)

Based in District Heights, Maryland

"I recently moved from Maryland to Missouri in July 2017 to be closer to family. I had not moved in 34 years, so I contacted several moving companies. Western Express sent out a very pleasant gentleman to do the estimate, and the office contact Jam..."

Von Paris

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Reviewed Jan 23, 2014 by Mary Smith (2 stars)

Based in Savage, Maryland

"I will never use a nationally known company established years ago. Many now use independent contractor drivers who work for many companies at the same time so choosing a company you knew years ago doesn't guarantee you anything about the driver o..."

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What to know when moving to Lanham, MD

Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say

The crime rates in Maryland show a mixed trend. While the property crime rate stands at 1,817.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 17.5% higher than the national average, the violent crime rate is 351.9 per 100,000, slightly lower than the national average of 325.3.

Violent crime: 351.9 per 100k vs. national 325.3, down 18.7% since 2022
Property crime: 1,817.5 per 100k vs. national 1,546.9, up 5.5% since 2022
Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased 47.8% since 2022

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Maryland).

Schools & Higher Ed

Lanham has access to a variety of educational institutions in the surrounding area. There are 39 postsecondary institutions nearby, with 37 of those providing College Scorecard data.

Postsecondary institutions: 39
With College Scorecard data: 37
Notable nearby schools include: University of Maryland-College Park and Prince George's Community College.

Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).

Weather & Getting Outside

While climate data is unavailable, there are several parks and outdoor areas in the vicinity worth exploring for fresh air and recreation.

Watkins Regional Park: 4.7 stars from 2,684 reviews
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens: 4.6 stars from 2,531 reviews
Fort Washington Park: 4.6 stars from 1,684 reviews

Source: Google Places API (New).

Jobs & the Local Economy

In Prince George's County, the job market reflects a stable economy. The unemployment rate is currently at 4.3%, with a labor force consisting of approximately 499,442 individuals.

Unemployment rate: 4.3% (December 2025)
Employed: 477,940
Labor force: 499,442

Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).

Who regulates Lanham interstate movers?

Lanham moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.

Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.

Moving within vs moving out of Maryland

Let's see how many people move within Maryland versus those who moved from Old Line State to another state.

Moved Within MD
44%

Moved out of MD
56%

When it comes to the state of Maryland, the percentages of local moves and interstate moves come pretty close: 44% (local) vs. 56% (long-distance).

With one of the highest median household income of any state, Maryland provides a strong incentive to Marylanders to stay within the boundaries of the state. But regardless whether it’s a local or a cross-country move, the pre-move preparations should start as soon as possible.

What do people move within Maryland?

Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in MD?

Studio (4%)
Bedroom (22%)
Bedroom (26%)
Bedroom (22%)
Bedroom (10%)

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896 movers in Lanham, Maryland - reviews and costs

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What to know when moving to Lanham, MD

Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say

Schools & Higher Ed

Weather & Getting Outside

Jobs & the Local Economy

Cost Estimator

Who regulates Lanham interstate movers?

Moving within vs moving out of Maryland

What do people move within Maryland?

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