399 movers in Madison
Eagle Van Lines
"I witnessed a crew from this company yell at staff at a condominium and a resident who was using the loading dock with them. They also flaunted mask wearing protocols of the building. You should find another moving company to do business with."
Johnson Moving and Storage
"This company destroyed my sofas. Chairs, hot tub And much more . They demanded extra money before they would deliver my furniture. On the First load half my furnishings were missing . I called the police to try to get the demanded money back A..."
Accolade Moving and Storage Services LLC
"Accolade Moving & Storage (USDOT Number: 3368345; MC Number: 1079608) is not accredited by BBB nor a member of professional industrial associations. It is purely profit motivated and operates mechanically with deceptive trade practices without bou..."
Future Van Lines
"The sales guy was very reassuring. Went over everything with him, have updates on items to adjust quote, told me don’t worry about a couple extra boxes, asked about any surprise fees. Did our job and even sold some bigger stuff last minute which w..."
Tanner Van Lines
"I watched the driver of Tanner Van Lines throw 4 hand trucks on top of my fully loaded items in the truck at the time of pick-up. Not surprisingly, my furniture suffered extensvie crush-type damages. Additionally I had five significant items los..."
Universal Moving and Storage
"Worst moving company. STAY AWAY !! Short and simple They will rip you off, create problem at every level. Stay away !"
Original Moving and Storage
"This company is the worst moving company ever. I have moved 9 times in 25 years and this is by far my worst experience. At pick up they rushed the packing and stuffed my clothes without care into the garment boxes, my shoes were packed one on top ..."
Elite Relocation
"First of all they were 2 hours late arriving and had a lame excuse about "traffic". Untrue. I caught the helper stealing an item off of my desk and he then denied it. Unprofessional and untrustworthy! Called the office to report it and was told th..."
Matthew Moving Co Inc.
"I can only support the other reviews which also indicated that Matthew Moving is the worst moving company. I have had three moves and Matthews Moving was the worst by far. They sent people who stealed some things and then refused to repair all t..."
Dunmar Moving Services
"Our move with Dunmar was an awful experience. Would NEVER, EVER recommend to anyone. Nothing was treated with respect, it was basically stuffed into boxes (literally) with no packing paper or wrapping. Most of our furniture was damaged in some way..."
Moyer and Sons Moving and Storage
"Dealing with Charna Kinneberg was the most unprofessional experience I have had with a move company. She effectively promotes her expertise to a vulnerable population (the elderly) but within one week of a move date and with the exception of the m..."
Flat Rate Van Lines
"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..."
A-Best Twins Mover, Inc.
"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 & Storage
"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..."
Primavera Movers
"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..."
Western Express
"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..."
What to know when moving to Madison, VA
TL;DR: Madison at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community where 28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree and 26.8% are renters.
- The Major Draw:
- The median household income is $70,694, offering a solid financial base for residents.
- The Reality Check:
- Only 1.1% of residents use public transit, making it a car-dependent area.
- Top Tip:
- Prepare for 44.8 inches of rain annually, with 113 rainy days, so invest in good rain gear.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $1,074, while the median owner-occupied home value is $350,800.
- With 8.9% of the population living below the poverty line, the community has a mix of income levels.
- Only 1.1% of residents use public transit, so budget for a car.
- Homeownership is relatively high, with 73.2% of residents owning their homes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
Virginia's crime rates show a trend of decreasing violence and property crime over recent years.
- Violent crime: The state annual rate is 203.3 per 100k, which is 37.5% lower than the national rate.
- Property crime: The state annual rate is 1,346.3 per 100k, 13% below the national average.
- Notable trend: The homicide rate has dropped 43.2% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Virginia).
Weather & Getting Outside
Madison County experiences an annual precipitation of 44.8 inches and about 113 rainy days each year. Snowfall is minimal, averaging only 1.1 inches annually.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Shenandoah National Park (4.8 stars, 18,543 reviews)
- Hoover Ridge Park (4.7 stars, 132 reviews)
- Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges (4.5 stars, 603 reviews)
- Early Mountain Vineyards (4.5 stars, 485 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.