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
Bekins Van Lines
"Please run from this company! This has been a horrible experience for our family! We moved from Texas to Florida. On moving day, I took the “team leader” through the house and showed him what to take. There was a pile of things in a separate area...."
Bekins Moving and Storage Ltd
"I contracted with the ABQ office to store my items until I had a move location and date. They were not to load prior to Jan 2, they had a truck going on 12/14 and decided to send the shipment earlywithoutevercontactingmeregardingtheearlydelivery M..."
Crown Moving and Storage
"I cannot state enough in words how disappointed I am in this company. when they were trying to secure my account, they kept calling and emailing me. they assured me that it usually only takes 3-4 days for my things to arrive. I had them pack up..."
Lewis & Michael Inc
"Their storage services are horrible. I had items picked up Nov. 2013 and put in storage in Columbus OH. The items were returned to me with significant water damage that destroyed many items."
The Green Truck Moving Company
"The Green Truck Moving Company (TGTMC) refuses to work with us regarding broken furniture that was supposed to be covered under their insurance. We contracted The Green Truck Moving Company (TGTMC) for our move on 12/6/19. Our dining room table an..."
Apex Moving and Storage
"Do not use this company and report them immediately. These people are criminals operating a scam moving company. They are interstate so using different addresses and fake names in each state so they never actually can get tracked down. Report them..."
Move Us Inc
"First of all I made the mistake of going through a broken who contracted out to Move Us with Jack. First initial pick up was friendly, though they ended up charging me more than I was told due to the fact that my updated inventory was not communic..."
A First Choice Movers
"I arranged to have my home and another person's home moved on one day (same day). These movers talked a good game on the phone then COMPLETELY BLEW BOTH OF US OFF!! Didn't show up, didn't call to say why, didn't take my calls after, no explanati..."
Huge Van Lines
"• A broker only – not actual freight carrier. • They saw a handicapped individual as an easy mark. • If I knew they were going to entrust my belongings to such a subcontractor I would have gone elsewhere. • Either salesman (John W) lied or t..."
Movers 4 Less
"We were looking for movers to go one town over from a 2 bedroom house and an office. We were quoted 4 hours. It took them a lot longer and the owner had every excuse when I called him on it. It took them 3 trips in a small truck. Nothing was wrapp..."
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).