173 movers in Lexington
"So we had a military move with this company. And let me tell you, it was a horror movie scene. 1) items that were set aside (newborn items) and were not suppose to be packed (we instructed about it), were packed. It was newborn items crucial for ..."
"If I could give this company and especially its owner a negative 5 I would! Damaged items were not reported to insurance carrier after our official claim was made to the owner of MMB. Brand new in box small appliances were taken from their storage..."
"If I could give zero stars, I would. I got three estimates—A-Plus and two reputable movers (Colonial and Allied). Colonial and Allied did in-person walk-throughs; A-Plus just promised to beat their price. Will Reid quoted me $12,762 vs. Allied’s $..."
"These guys backed into my garage moving my neighbor then tried to pull forward and DID more damage. Owner was very friendly the first time I called but has since tried to talk over me every time I called. Not a contractor to be seen as I agreed to..."
"Moving is stressful enough without adding to it by hiring this company!!! Absolute disaster from the beginning. Trust me…steer clear!!!! After been told my furniture would be dropped off the following morning after pick up….eight days later I’m st..."
"Great team! From the beginning to the end, the process was superb! My initial contact was with Ben and he stayed with us thru the entire move. We started over 6 months prior to the actual move due to construction delays. When the time came for the..."
"The "movers" were a DAY late and ill-equipped; caused THOUSANDS of dollars in damage to prior home when ripped out washer/dryer- major repairs. They dropped my piano, broke my front steps, moved wrong items, broke items. On Aug 10, the co-owner pr..."
What to know when moving to Lexington, SC
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In South Carolina, the state crime rates reveal some important trends. The violent crime rate is 384.8 per 100,000, which is higher than the national average of 325.3 per 100,000. However, it has decreased by 23% from 2022 to 2025. Property crime is also a concern at 1,698.2 per 100,000, exceeding the national rate of 1,546.9 per 100,000, though it has dropped by 27.9% over the same period.
- Violent crime: 384.8 per 100k vs. national 325.3 per 100k (down 23% since 2022)
- Property crime: 1,698.2 per 100k vs. national 1,546.9 per 100k (down 27.9% since 2022)
- Homicide rate: 6.4 per 100k, which is 48.8% higher than the national rate of 4.3 per 100k (down 40.1% since 2022)
- Robbery rate: 28.3 per 100k, which is 41.9% lower than the national rate of 48.7 per 100k (down 30.5% since 2022)
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for South Carolina).
Schools & Higher Ed
Lexington offers access to a total of 8 institutions for higher education, with 4 located in Lexington County and 4 in the nearby Richland County. Notable institutions include:
- ECPI University-Columbia
- Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia
- Midlands Technical College
- Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Lexington features several parks and outdoor spots perfect for enjoying the great outdoors. Popular nearby options include:
- Dreher Island State Park - 4.7 stars (2,644 reviews)
- Lake Murray Public Park - 4.4 stars (1,694 reviews)
- Saluda Shoals Park - 4.7 stars (1,497 reviews)
- Virginia Hylton Park - 4.6 stars (1,186 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).