1015 movers in Lehigh Valley
"Bad experience, review is in negative, cheaters, threatening people, brooked my stuff, verbally abusing, Save your family guys, from these persons. I hired "Ellicott City and movers" and they gave the contract to Mega Moving Service. They broke ..."
"BEWARE - HORRIBLE, AWFUL DISHONEST SCAMMERS -- If only it was possible to give zero stars. The people at Bay Shore are COMPLETE SCAMMERS - DO NOT USE THEM! First, they screwed up the move date. Next, they screwed up the move, failing to use prop..."
"ALERT! BE AWARE! GREAT MOVING has scammed me out of $1,800 in bogus fees. I used them to move from MD to MI. They picked up 3/23/20 in MD. Date of delivery 4/28/20 to MI. When my stuff was en route they called to say the 53' semi could not acce..."
"This is someone my business used on a regular basis. So I really was surprised how this played out. Poor communication. Did not communicate how much deposit was or how to pay. Insisted on cash app, but didn’t provide his user information. Unprof..."
"If you have a relatively small to medium, fairly local move Tom and his crew are probably okay or better for your needs. If you have a larger home they don't handle it well. I have computer wires in different, improperly marked boxes (thus no of..."
"Buyer Beware! Mark Feinberg, Owner - Don Hott, Mgr/Agent UPDATE! As of 02/18/18 Mr. Feinberg, Owner/manager of Certified..is refusing to work with us to resolve this matter through the BBB, the MD Attorney General's Arbitration Program for Cons..."
"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..."
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).