401 movers in Madison
"They gave me an estimate then kept going up on the estimate up to the day they showed up. First of all, they told me a date they would show up then never called or updated me and just showed up 2 days later. They almost doubled their quote by then..."
"Please NEVER use this company!! They deserve negative stars, but the only way I can write is to give a star. I had 2 moves. RI to Albuquerque and RI to Montana. The Montana move arrived in Albuquerque. They had NO IDEA where the Albuquerque was...."
"Zippy shell is a trash company and quite frankly they deserve to go out of business. They rescheduled our move on us multiple times even though we had a confirmed date, were disrespectful every time we spoke to them, lied about the size of the con..."
"Terrible moving experience with a local move--hired this company to assist with packing the residuals of a house that had already been largely moved and a piano. I have a large array of valuable antiques and other items and had particular concerns..."
"I used Your Friends With a Truck based in Gaithersburg, MD back in August of 2017. I was VERY satisfied with David Church and the services he provided. I talked to the person in charge on-site about the move and my concerns and wants. He was very ..."
"Initially all was going well until I paid them. Now the telephone used for Sara is no longer in service. I have broken items, missing 12 llardros and no one to speak to about it. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!! Two of my 70’ TV’s were damaged, tables br..."
"I had to file police reports against this company's owner. The named suspect in this harassment and intimidation case, Mark Spitzer, is the owner of the moving company BLUEmove International Relocation, located at 10440 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste 30..."
"Highly recommend American Fleet National Direct Moving Group ! They were on time, friendly and so helpful. While they had just one item to move, it was a very heavy treadmill that was going from an upstairs bedroom to the basement. They went so ab..."
"I am very sorry that it took me a while to come back and write this review for you guys but I have to say these men were just outstanding! I called around to a few different moving companies earlier in the year and then my moving date got changed ..."
"DO NOT USE! I scheduled a move through Eagle Moving mid-June 2022 for a late July 2022 move from Boston-Philadelphia. Since I scheduled a month in advanced and am a student they gave me a discount and estimated me around $2,400 and 350 cubic feet...."
"I called green planet movers after they delivered my possession in poor and broken condition, after a short conversation and being hung up on I found out I have no recourse in getting my possessions replaced or fixed."
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.