199 movers in Milwaukee
"Horrible experience. We moved from Racine, WI to Charleston, SC. The customer experience was sub-par. Our stuff was delayed and then on the delivery day, I receive a call from the driver that the truck broke down. So our delay turned from disapp..."
"I recently moved from Barrington, IL to St Pete Beach, FL and had an excellent experience with Advantage Moving & Storage. From the first phone call to the last box of our belongings being taken off the truck, it was a pleasure. I would highly rec..."
"I had a bereavement move, so I had no choice but to trust their judgement and "experience" since I could not physically be there for the walk through. I am in a different state and I had to make funeral arrangements. Unfairly, and without notifica..."
"I used Reynolds for 2 local moves and temporary storage of my belongings while my house was finished. Everyone involved was professional and courteous and very pleasant. They were careful with my possessions and were quick to respond to a scratch ..."
"Beware of this company. Everything was great until the actual move. First they lowballed the bid so the final cost was 30% higher - this was after we sold several large heavy items prior to the move that were included in the quote. I walked the sa..."
"An international move experience: Once my goods were shipped and before I received them, Planes increased prices two times, possibly three (through their international affiliate) after initialing an original agreement, and without any transparency..."
"Reliable experienced group for moves of all sizes! Under new management and it's very noticeable. Great pictures online!"
"Used Mordue for our recent move. Chris Cassidy and his crew were highly professional and pleasant to deal with. Cannot say enough good about them and not one incident of damage to our possessions. I highly recommend them."
"My experience this time was so terrible that I can't stress enough to go with a different company. Ann, the office manager was EXTREMELY rude and unprofessional. I have her voicemail and would attach it here if reviews permitted that. I was told..."
"I recently used STI Moving & Storage for a local move and was thoroughly impressed with their service. The 4-man team was not only highly efficient but also completed the move in significantly less time than estimated—finishing in 5 hours instead ..."
"These guys are thieves they will give you a low quote then when they get there they raise the quote and if you are a woman alone they will steal your stuff. their rating with the better business bureau is an f."
"The movers are beneficial, friendly, and lovely to work with. I looked for movers for days and eventually landed with Supreme Moving and Storage. Save yourself some time and have faith in me. Just hire these guys. They are the real deal at an affo..."
"STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY! United Van Lines handled our full move from Phoenix to Madison. We had to use Schroder since the move was through the University of Wisconsin. As part of the full move, our belongings are packed, trasported and unpacke..."
"I booked Suddath and their agent Boulevard Moving located in Eden Prairie, MN, to execute my household move from the Minneapolis area to the Denver, CO, area. I am very dissatisfied with my cost for the service provided. Here are the facts: 1. S..."
What to know when moving to Milwaukee, WI
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
The crime data for Wisconsin indicates a downward trend in both violent and property crimes over recent years. In 2025, the violent crime rate was 236 per 100,000 residents, which is 27.5% lower than the national average of 325.3. Property crime also showed improvement, with a rate of 981.4 per 100,000, significantly below the national rate of 1546.9.
- Violent crime: 236 per 100k vs. national 325.3, down 23.6% since 2022
- Property crime: 981.4 per 100k vs. national 1546.9, down 29.5% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased by 31.9% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Wisconsin).
Schools & Higher Ed
Milwaukee provides access to a range of educational institutions, with 22 postsecondary options available in the area, including well-known colleges and universities. Notable institutions include:
- Marquette University
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations, NCES, College Scorecard.
Weather & Getting Outside
Milwaukee County experiences an annual average precipitation of about 42.3 inches, spread over 123 rainy days. The area also sees around 30 days of snow each year, with a total snowfall of 5 inches annually. For outdoor activities, consider visiting:
- Milwaukee Art Museum - Rating: 4.8 (8465 reviews)
- Harley-Davidson Museum - Rating: 4.7 (11445 reviews)
- Mitchell Park Domes - Rating: 4.7 (7133 reviews)
- Veterans Park - Rating: 4.7 (4495 reviews)
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places API.