Reviewed movers in New Kingstown
"Don Farr Movers stole an entire weight stack from an exercise machine plus additional exercise equipment during a one day move. To add insult to injury their missing items claim policy paid us only a few dozen dollars to what ended up costing us s..."
"If I could give negative stars I would. This company is Burrow House’s white glove delivery provider, and my experience has been anything but “white glove.” On June 16, I scheduled my delivery for June 26 and was assured I would receive a call 24..."
"The worst experience ever. My stuff was in their storage for 9 months as I was in the process of moving to another state. Each month I paid $300 for it. When it was finally delivered to my new home, we received a big mess. An expensive coffee tabl..."
"They were 5 hours late, damaged several items including expensive furniture and are now non-responsive to calls and emails. Avoid this moving company!!"
"If I could give zero stars, I would. We were assigned Ciao Bella Moving by Safe Ship Moving for our cross country move. I wish we would have done more research regarding both Safe Ship Moving and Ciao Bella Moving prior to our move. Unfortunately,..."
"Pickup was delayed one day. 2 out of 4 moving men quit due to problems with being paid by boss from previous job. They came back later and job was finished by 3:30am less than 12 hours before final walk through by buyers of our house. A proper inv..."
"The man that assembled my bed had no idea how to handle a screwdriver. He put about a dozen or so noticeable Nick's on the top of my bed frame. Some are deep enough to need wood filler. I also noticed that he only put approximately half the screws..."
What to know when moving to New Kingstown, PA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Pennsylvania, the crime rates indicate a significant drop in both property and violent crime over the past few years. The state annual property crime rate is 1,363.9 per 100,000 residents, which is 11.8% lower than the national average of 1,546.9. Similarly, the violent crime rate stands at 228.5 per 100,000, showing a 29.8% reduction compared to the national rate of 325.3.
- Violent crime: 228.5 per 100k vs. national average, down 28.4% since 2022
- Property crime: 1,363.9 per 100k vs. national average, down 15.4% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 55% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Pennsylvania).
Schools & Higher Ed
There are several educational institutions available nearby, offering a range of postsecondary options. In total, there are 6 institutions within the region, including notable schools such as:
- Central Penn College in Summerdale
- Dickinson College in Carlisle
- Messiah University in Mechanicsburg
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
In terms of outdoor activities, there are several parks and recreational spaces in the area, perfect for enjoying nature. Some highly-rated options include:
- Wildwood Park - 4.7 stars (2,136 reviews)
- Capitol Park - 4.7 stars (1,997 reviews)
- Fort Hunter Mansion and Park - 4.7 stars (1,820 reviews)
- White Rocks Trail - 4.8 stars (363 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).