399 movers in Madison
Lloyds Transfer
"This review is long overdue, since we had Lloyd's move us from one state to another in June 2017, but better late than never. First of all, whoever is in charge of hiring at Lloyd's should get a gold star. Everyone we dealt with - from Reuben the ..."
Regency Moving and Storage
"First, let me say that their 3-man crew (Jesse, Percy & Darrell) were the very best moving crew we've ever had -- very professional, hard-working & personable with not a single incident of damage. We would give THEM 5 stars. The reason for the low..."
ARC Relocation
"I am a government employee who recently moved from NY to CA, and the move was done using ARC’s vendors. I believe we were victims of household goods moving fraud. Below presents our situation, including why we blame ARC in large part. My husban..."
Ace Movers
"The worst movers you will ever find. First, these guys arrived 2 hours late from the said time frame given. Then of course they weren’t able to finish the job and had to come back on a Monday, lo and behold, the time came and these guys didn’t sho..."
Raven Movers
"Raven Movers was recommended by a trusted colleague. I contaced them 1 1/2 months before the move and was quoted a price of $460 for 2 movers/4 hours. The moving date and cost was confirmed by phone and via email. Long story short, after that emai..."
Interstate Moving Relocation Logistics
"Was quoted $2300.00 for my move with one month of free storage. Movers showed up 3 hours late. Stated I had more than what was quoted, loaded my items and charges a totalof $7800.00. Called me dialy to deliver my items and if I did not accepts th..."
NK Movers
"Never and Ever hire this NK Movers, if we were able to give -10 stars we would. Even 1 star is too much for the owner by name nadir, he is nice till he gets you to sign the contract and during the move he will charge you extra by claiming all kind..."
Around Town Movers
"I would rate this company 0 stars if given the option. I had numerous issues with them throughout the entire move process: 1. The day before the move, my rep told me a different crew had been assigned to my move. I expressed concern about their p..."
Two Men Moving And Storage
"Disgraceful doesn't even come close to describing the 'professionalism' of this company. Right off the bat, I was charged $75 for a deposit. I was securing a slot, so no problem. However, I received no receipt despite the charge. Fast forw..."
Campbell Moving
"I was only moving an apartment with maybe 7 large pieces of furniture, so this was considered a "small" move. However, not only did the movers put dents in my dry wall, scratch up walls, put rips in my couches, beat up all my furniture (dresser, t..."
Paxton Van Lines
"Damaged goods. Experience was a nightmare. 70 inch TV was detroyed, along with an expensive computer desk and two lawnmowers and baby pictures were also destroyed. And it took almost 20 days to go from VA to AL."
Huber Wilmot Moving & Storage LLC
"Bottom Line Up Front: DO NOT HIRE unless you insist on an in-person consultation AND a receive "not to exceed" estimate on your contract. Even then, I'd suggest looking elsewhere. Otherwise, you will pay way more than you expect, and then the comp..."
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.