Average Cost of Movers in New York
Based on the price calculation of 130 reviews, we estimate that a move within New York should very roughly cost $2127.
That's a very rough estimate. To get real, competitive quotes for your move, please fill in this moving quote form.
977 movers in New York
NY International Shipping
"NY International Shipping is an very unprofessional outfit. They essentially blackmailed us but requesting another $878 above the amount that was original requested. Our items had already been shipped internationally so there was not much we could..."
"Scammers. They now use the name long distant van lines. Go by multiple company names. Rip you off, act very aggressive and threatening toward customers, lie, break your things. Safe ship contracts. Stay away from both."
Ideal Moving & Storage
"Ideal gave me a 2 consecutive day window for my move. The dates were quickly approaching and …no call from Ideal. I started calling them and they could not seem to tell me which day the movers were coming. I had to be present on the day of the mov..."
"They damaged our front door, $1000, they scratched up our new floors and walls, they dented our fridge, they didn't have the equipment to move items so they said they would be back and never showed up, they didn't move a fridge into our house but ..."
"Beware of this moving company. They show up at your house with a Uhaul and lie to you about the size of the truck in order for you to pay more money. If you file a claim and call, you are wasting your time. I used them to move from Houston to Seat..."
"COMPLETELY INCOMPETENT! Please do not put yourself through this! On moving day, the movers arrived 5 hours later than expected. After loading the truck, we were told we had underestimated the amount of furniture to be loaded and they would have to..."
"It took a very long time for our items to arrive. They were missing a chair to the dining room set. They kept telling me it was missing. I now believe it was destroyed. Do NOT hire this company under ANY circumstances! Move Size: Two Rooms Servi..."
"Do not use this company they're very unprofessional and the driver smelled like alcohol I'm pretty sure most of them were drunk and someone left a blunt in my old house. I left the movers to go pick up some things and came back in the weed smell i..."
"Do not hire Safe Moving Company out of NJ. They are rude and failed to deliver our 2 piece Craftsman tool box with over $1800. worth of tools. Here's how it happened. Safe Load Moving showed up to our home in New York and started by asking for $..."
"Budget Vanlines Brokered this awful company. All Season Van Lines put me through months of misery, and I continue to feel the repercussions because I am replacing all my broken furniture and missing items. I basically paid this company thousands o..."
"My 84 year old mother was verbally abused, her signed contract was altered without her consent by a small time thug who lied about non-existent truck restrictions. After the curbside extortion, which included a one hour delay from the local police..."
Prisma Cargo Solutions
"I would give this sham company no stars or negative stars if that was possible! They are pompous and unprofessional crooks. I have moved cross country and internationally, across Asia, Europe and the US and have never met with such scam artists. ..."
"Do not use these movers. They are criminals. When the truck arrived to my house, everything was fine. They packed all my items in a truck, which I assumed I would be meeting on the other end. What they don't tell you is that your stuff is tagged w..."
"Big Fraud Company and SCAM Alert!.. Please be careful of these guys. They ransom you 3-4 time money apart from the estimate provided and they don't release your stuff unless you pay the money. I paid $3000+ for my moving and they initially gave th..."
"Used a broker and paid them plenty-did not know they were a broker, thought the $$ were going toward the move..NOT. Then Prestige showed up announced with two small a truck, not enough movers and charged 50% more than was quoted to me. Yes damage ..."
"Did a move years ago to move 1 mile away and price tripled once arrived at my apartment. $1400 to move 1 mile and all of my furniture was damaged. Didn’t have the cash so held my stuff hostage. Had to go take out all the christmas savings I had se..."
Noah Ark Moving & Storage
"It was unprofessional start to finish. They are overpriced to begin with, and when I moved my belongings back in, I noticed my rug had been stolen along with a suitcase that had very expensive clothes In it. I never received an apology, or got rei..."
What to know when moving to New York, NY
New York City at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A highly educated ZIP where 71.5% hold a bachelor's degree and 76.4% of residents rent.
- The Major Draw:
- The median household income is $123,393, providing strong financial footing.
- The Reality Check:
- Median gross rent is $3,024, which can strain budgets.
- Commute:
- 38% of residents use public transit for their daily commute.
- Top Tip:
- Plan for a rent budget of around $3,024 per month.
The 'Vibe' Check: Who Thrives Here?
New York City is a hub of activity, with a population of 29,079 in ZIP code 10001. The community is highly educated, with 71.5% of residents holding a bachelor's degree. A significant majority, 76.4%, are renters, indicating a strong rental market. The median household income of $123,393 suggests a financially stable environment, although the median gross rent of $3,024 might be challenging for some. Public transit is a common choice, with 38% of residents commuting this way.
Probably not your spot if you are seeking affordable housing; the median rent can be quite high for many budgets.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- The median gross rent is $3,024, which could take a significant chunk of your income.
- The median owner-occupied home value is $793,000, making homeownership a hefty investment.
- The population stands at 29,079, contributing to a dynamic housing market.
- The poverty rate is 15.5%, indicating some economic diversity within the area.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
Crime data for New York State shows a mixed landscape, with property crime rates higher than the national average.
- Violent crime: 454.9 per 100k residents, which is 39.8% higher than the national rate of 325.3.
- Property crime: 1,816.5 per 100k residents, 17.4% higher than the national average of 1,546.9.
- Notable trend: The homicide rate has decreased by 34.5% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for New York).
Schools & Higher Ed
Access to education is strong, with 207 total postsecondary institutions in the vicinity, 171 located in New York State.
- Nearby institutions include Bard College and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York.
- There are 203 institutions with College Scorecard data available.
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations, NCES, College Scorecard.
Weather & Getting Outside
While climate data is not available, New York City offers plenty of outdoor amenities that can make any day enjoyable.
- Central Park - 4.8 stars from 297,672 reviews.
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum - 4.8 stars from 92,889 reviews.
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art - 4.8 stars from 92,300 reviews.
- Washington Square Park - 4.6 stars from 32,362 reviews.
Source: Google Places API.
Where do people move from New York?
People move long distance from New York to popular cities like Los Angeles CA, San Francisco CA and Houston TX.
Here are other popular long distance destinations:
- Denver, CO
- Minneapolis, MN
- Cleveland, OH
- Honolulu, HI
- Austin, TX
- Boston, MA
- Washington, DC
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Raleigh, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Seattle, WA
- Chicago, IL
- Kansas City, MO
- Miami, FL
- Portland, OR
- Dallas, TX
- Atlanta, GA
- London, Greater London
- Quebec, QC
- Melbourne, VIC
- Sydney, NSW
- Toronto, ON
- Paris, Ile-de-France
- Philadelphia, PA
- Zurich, Kanton Zurich
See all popular local, long distance and international moving routes from New York here.