342 movers in Long Beach
Energy Moving LLC
"PLEASE BELIEVE THE REVIEWS BEFORE YOU REGRET!!! I had a terrible experience with this household mover company. Navistar Van Lines hired Energy Moving Systems for the pick-up and storage, and R&M Transportation for the delivery. I contracted for a..."
KLM Vanlines
"I'm surprised to see them operating. I filed a claim with the DOT against them for charging me twice my binding quote after having left with my belongings. Boxes crushed, some missing. The DOT told me after the investigation that they had lost the..."
Apple Van Lines
"I wanted to trust this company because the commercial (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4OEbJGKnCg) made it seem as though there is no broker, and the van would be an Apple Van that picks up from A and delivers to B. Not the case. They are a broke..."
Hollywood Moving and Storage
"I would definitely avoid them. Great to work with before they have your money but afterwards is when the nightmare starts. Started off by changing my moving date by several days which wouldn’t be a big deal except that I was flying back on specifi..."
United Moving Spaces
"[NAME EDIT] promised no extra costs. I ended up paying an extra $1000 hiden items. And my sofa was damaged. Their insurance said they cover $43. STAY AWAY *UPDATED POST VENDOR RESPONSE: Inaccurate/FALSE response from company. There was nothing ..."
Swift Express Moving & Storage
"I spend over an hour on the telephone with the moving coordinator, a very polite individual, and we went through every possession in order to get "the most accurate pricing quote". They even stated that their company is Swift Express "like the tru..."
Atlantic Express Moving & Storage
"My name is Svetlana Sonkin. I’m retiree and decided to relocate to Florida. I found moving company Atlantic Express Moving and Storage Inc. with reasonable price. My belonging were packed and picked up on June 2, 2015 in Bellevue, Washington to be..."
Ally Relocation
"They showed up 6 hours late with out calling to alert me of their delay and never answered their phones to give me an eta. I couldn't leave a voice mail because the box was full. once they finally showed up they " forgot" the forms to mark all my ..."
Prodigy Moving and Storage
"They lost half my wife’s closet on a three mile drive and we’re also extremely unprofessional in trying to get out of the unpacking we paid for. It was only a three mile drive yet when they unpacked everything my wife was missing tons of clothes a..."
Raptor Van Lines
"Title: Raptor Vanlines - A Dishonest and Manipulative Nightmare My experience with Raptor Vanlines has been nothing short of a nightmare, and I feel compelled to share my story to warn others. If I could give zero stars, I would. Liz, the person..."
LS Investment Group Inc
"This company held my belongings hostage and was demanding 100% more than the estimate. I contacted FMCSA and filed a report. They forced this company to deliver my belongings. They delivered a week late and dumped my belongings on my front yard. I..."
Household Goods Moving Experts
"After contacting American Way Moving they contracted with this company. Horrible experience. Not only did the price keep going up they kept moving the delivery day out. The foreman that picked up our belongings told us to have a cashier check read..."
B&B Transportation
"Office will quote you a price and his name is PETER!! When movers show up they will load your stuff and change the price after it’s been loaded. The movers will break stuff and not mention anything. Calling the office and having them answer is imp..."
Hawaii Moving and Storage
"Do not use this company, they will be all nice and take your money, then you won't get your shipment, they in fact will write you a letter to come and get your household goods within 5 days. They did not return our money. Their services suck."
Southern Cal Moving
"I can only make this short and sweet for anyone looking to hire a moving service. There are SO MANY out there, do yourselves a favor and pick someone else. Southern Cal movers hired our move out to Iglesias Trucking and while our move was comple..."
Skinny Wimp Moving
"I hired them to move a bedroom set consisting of the dresser with mirror, 2 night stands, a bed with headboard and footboard and a chest of drawers. $330. That's not a small amount of money for a relatively small job but get it...small job, same s..."
Conejo Valley Moving and Storage
"Run don't walk away from this company. VERY unprofessional, incompetent, unreliable and undependable. It was made very clear to the quoting agent and this moving company on multiple occasions that my husband is disabled and would not be able to wa..."
What to know when moving to Long Beach, CA
Signal Hill at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community where 47.9% of residents rent and the median household income is $102,684.
- The Major Draw:
- Proximity to amenities like the Battleship IOWA Museum, rated 4.8 by over 8,500 visitors.
- The Reality Check:
- With only 1.9% using public transit, it's a car-dependent area.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for $1,817/mo rent for a typical rental.
The 'Vibe' Check: Who Thrives Here?
Signal Hill has a population of 11,654 and a median household income of $102,684, which supports a community with a significant renter presence at 47.9%. Education is notable, with 38.3% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher. The area is predominantly car-dependent with only 1.9% of residents commuting via public transit, which may influence lifestyle and mobility choices.
Probably not your spot if: you prefer a strong public transportation network.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median rent is $1,817, while median home values are around $730,200.
- 38.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, contributing to a relatively educated community.
- The poverty rate stands at 9.0%, indicating some economic diversity.
- With only 1.9% commuting via public transit, most residents rely on cars for transportation.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
Crime data for Signal Hill is reflective of California as a whole. The state's property crime rate is 1,764 per 100k residents, which is 14% higher than the national average of 1,547. However, property crime has decreased by 26.1% since 2022. The violent crime rate in California is 415.5 per 100k, 27.7% above the national average of 325.3, but it too has dropped by 17.4% since 2022.
- Violent crime: 415.5 per 100k vs. national 325.3, with a downward trend.
- Property crime: 1,764 per 100k vs. national 1,547, with a downward trend.
- Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased by 44.9% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for California).
Schools & Higher Ed
Signal Hill provides access to a range of educational institutions in the nearby area, totaling 44 schools with 43 institutions tracked by the College Scorecard.
- American University of Health Sciences is located within Signal Hill.
- Nearby options include California State University-Dominguez Hills and Biola University.
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations, NCES, U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.
Weather & Getting Outside
Los Angeles County experiences an average annual precipitation of 18.8 inches, with about 32 rainy days each year. The winter months tend to be the wettest, contributing 11 inches of rain. There are several parks and outdoor spots worth exploring nearby.
- Battleship IOWA Museum - 4.8 stars, 8,549 reviews
- Hilltop Park - 4.8 stars, 5,158 reviews
- Bixby Park - 4.5 stars, 3,172 reviews
- ShoreLine Aquatic Park - 4.7 stars, 2,774 reviews
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
Jobs & the Local Economy
Los Angeles County, encompassing Signal Hill, has a labor force of 5,148,903 with an unemployment rate of 5.0% as of December 2025.
- Unemployment rate: 5.0% as of December 2025.
- Employed individuals: 4,889,561.
- Total labor force: 5,148,903.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
