1021 movers in Lehigh Valley
"Dishonest Crooks! Should be called Ace Ventura Moving. Your precious belongings would be in better hands w/Jim Carey. Charged double the original estimate to have almost every piece of furniture damaged, including vintage heirlooms, 1 framed artwo..."
"Do not use this company they're very unprofessional and the driver smelled like alcohol I'm pretty sure most of them were drunk and someone left a blunt in my old house. I left the movers to go pick up some things and came back in the weed smell i..."
"Terrible company. Avoid at all costs. Professional con artists. They took advantage of my grandparents and dumped their furniture on the curb."
"Moved in 2021. I was quoted for $750 for 3 guys, everything was supposedly included. I was moving 5 miles down the road.I had everything in boxes already. When they showed up the guy in charge said that they needed an extra guy to be able to do t..."
"Everyone at the company is pleasant to talk to - Quoter, office staff, movers. However, not worth the money IMO. I had the minimum amount of stuff to move, they said it barely fit their criteria to move since I had so few items. I moved from Washi..."
"It was the easiest, most professional, time and money efficient I have ever had. they came on time and within few hours my house was packed, (never seen this good) empty and clean. They took is straight to my new house and they put all in house. N..."
"I had paid extra to have a light crated and packed. Upon arrival the movers dropped it on the floor. the box was labeled fragile with arrows pointing up. The movers just didnt care the light ended up being broken. Walter is the worst to deal with ..."
"Run as fast as you can from using this company. They are horrible!! They play a bait and switch when they pick up demand more money before they load. Every piece of furniture had some sort of damage. They lost several boxes and didn’t have time to..."
What to know when moving to Lehigh Valley, PA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
The crime data for Pennsylvania shows a downward trend in both violent and property crimes over the past few years, with the state-level statistics providing a broader context.
- Violent crime: 228.5 incidents per 100k, down 28.4% since 2022, compared to the national average of 325.3 per 100k.
- Property crime: 1363.9 incidents per 100k, down 15.4% since 2022, lower than the national average of 1546.9 per 100k.
- Notable trend: Homicides have decreased significantly, down 55% since 2022, with a state rate of 4.2 per 100k.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Pennsylvania).
Schools & Higher Ed
Lehigh Valley has access to a total of 21 postsecondary institutions in the nearby area, with 20 of them providing College Scorecard data. This ensures a good variety of educational opportunities for residents.
- Nearby institutions include:
- Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA
- Moravian University in Bethlehem, PA
- Northampton County Area Community College in Bethlehem, PA
- Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA
- DeSales University in Center Valley, PA
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
While specific weather data is not available, Lehigh Valley offers plenty of outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy. Local parks and recreational areas provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Coca-Cola Park - 4.7 stars (4783 reviews)
- Trexler Nature Preserve - 4.7 stars (3343 reviews)
- Cedar Beach Park - 4.6 stars (2510 reviews)
- Lehigh Parkway - 4.7 stars (2047 reviews)
- Trexler Memorial Park - 4.8 stars (1411 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).