Average Cost of Movers in Louisville
Based on the price calculation of 10 reviews, we estimate that a move within Louisville should very roughly cost $1193.
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139 movers in Louisville
United Nation Van Lines
"NEVER use this company! They are vial, liars, thieves and scammers! They overcharge, leave your belongings behind, break most of what they do take and steal the rest! Amanda is the biggest liar on the face of this planet. They will not show up whe..."
Master Movers
"I thought I was making the right decision by choosing a company that advertised as moving the Pacers and the Colts, worse moving decision I’ve ever made! I had a 2 day move due to closing on the sale of a house and purchasing agreements. The day t..."
S & M Relo LLC
"On July 23rd, 2021 I had S and M Relo LLC move my home from Indiana to Florida. The company that contracted the move had assured me that my home items and business furniture would be safe. It took until September for truck to come. When boxes were..."
A Arnold
"THE WORST MOVING COMPANY IN THE COUNTRY. STAY AWAY. I have over $2000 in damages with this company when I moved to Massachusetts in August 2016. I settled with them on near $1,900 claim refund and still haven't received my check until now. Cal..."
Atlas Van Lines
"I have had such a bad moving experience with Atlas Van Lines, Imlach Movers, and Ace Relocation Services that I really regret using them for my move. Days after a very tiring cross-state move, the driver simply texted that delivery would occur th..."
American Red Ball Movers
"This is how it works you pay for full coverage and they never give you back not even 1/2 of what your items are worth not even 1/3 and you can nerver get anyonw onthe phone frankly they are ridiculous if you can please save yourself use a diffretn..."
Here to There Movers
"They have F rating with BBB. . Damaged furniture not repaired or reimbursed. There was $300.00 worth of damage. They were nonresponsive to my claim. Nonresponsive to BBB& Attorney General consumer protection. They said I had bedbugs but it was..."
Norm's Moving and Hauling
"Don't use Norm's Moving Company. They damaged our house and the items they were moving and they don't want to take responsibility for it . The mover on site is denying damage was even done. If you want your items delivered in one piece and your ho..."
Wheaton Van Lines
"This company is a joke. They damaged, lost or stole over $4,500 worth of furniture of ours then refused to pay, even though we had purchased full coverage insurance, saying we couldn't prove it. This should be criminal. I feel as though we were ro..."
What to know when moving to Louisville, KY
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
The crime statistics for Kentucky indicate a lower rate of both property and violent crimes compared to national averages. The property crime rate is 1,212 per 100,000 residents, which is 21.6% lower than the national rate of 1,547. Violent crime stands at 198.5 per 100,000, showing a 39% decrease from the national average of 325.3.
- Violent crime: 198.5 per 100k vs. national 325.3, down 11% since 2022
- Property crime: 1,212 per 100k vs. national 1,547, down 19.5% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased by 63.8% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Kentucky).
Schools & Higher Ed
Access to education in the region includes a total of 24 postsecondary institutions, with 23 offering College Scorecard data. Notable options include:
- Bellarmine University
- Jefferson Community and Technical College
- Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
- American College of Barbering
- ATA College
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Jefferson County experiences an annual rainfall of about 44.6 inches, spread over 116 rainy days. Snowfall averages just 1.7 inches per year, with around 14 snow days. For outdoor activities, there are several parks and attractions nearby:
- Waterfront Park - 4.7 stars (7,229 reviews)
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory - 4.8 stars (12,581 reviews)
- Kentucky Derby Museum - 4.7 stars (5,393 reviews)
- Iroquois Park - 4.6 stars (4,734 reviews)
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Jefferson County, the unemployment rate stands at 3.3%, with a labor force of 398,086 people. There are approximately 384,791 employed individuals in the county, indicating a stable job market.
- Unemployment rate: 3.3% (December 2025)
- Labor force: 398,086
- Employed: 384,791
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).
