1015 movers in Lehigh Valley
"I gave a 900 deposit on my credit card for a Fl move back to my home state of Ct The movers sec assured me they did not broker out, and would be doing all the moving Sounded so gracious on the phone. I became ill, and had to cancel my move, and ..."
"The movers arrived on time, dealt really well with a chaotic situation, were solicitous and careful even making sure to put protective material under furniture legs so that the newly cleaned carpet wouldn't stain. They would be my first call if I ..."
"Damaged furniture and walls and then not only refused to repair the damage but sent a letter stating that I insisted they move the stuff upstairs and take an hour at $130 an hour to move 1 piece and do the damage they did. Not to mention I ended u..."
"Really poor. Several items were lost in a move from the US to the UK - notably two large sofas. Having moved several times over the years, this is the first time I've had real problems with the moving company. First off, two expensive sofas have j..."
"My husband and I hired a moving company to move us. I explained to the customer service rep we live in a 1 bedroom apartment and will be moving to a house. We will need to make a stop to retrieve more items that are being stored rather than just o..."
"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 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..."
"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..."
"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..."
" We have had a nightmare experience with this company, top to bottom. The should be shut down by the attorney general. 1. The morning of our move, Lippincott was supposed to arrive between 9 and 10. At 10 am I received a call saying they we..."
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).