364 movers in Norfolk
"I had found these guys on the Internet with positive reviews. We recently moved locally from a 3BR apartment to a single family home. We hired Metropolitan for both packing and moving. They did a great job with the actual work. The men who did the..."
"This is someone my business used on a regular basis. So I really was surprised how this played out. Poor communication. Did not communicate how much deposit was or how to pay. Insisted on cash app, but didn’t provide his user information. Unprof..."
"Worst moving company. STAY AWAY !! Short and simple They will rip you off, create problem at every level. Stay away !"
"This company is the worst moving company ever. I have moved 9 times in 25 years and this is by far my worst experience. At pick up they rushed the packing and stuffed my clothes without care into the garment boxes, my shoes were packed one on top ..."
"This company will send you a low quote to get themselves in the door. They ask for pictures and video of all that you are asking them to do. They claim everything is included in the quote price; it's not. After completion of the job the so called ..."
"On 4/30/2012, Metro Van Lines performed a moved for me from my home to a private Storage Unit. Unfortunately, I was over charged for your service. Metro Van Lines did not perform the service well because several items were left behind and unpacke..."
What to know when moving to Norfolk, VA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Virginia, the overall crime rate has shown notable improvement over the past few years. Property crime rates decreased by 22% from 2022 to 2025.
- Violent crime: 203.3 per 100k vs. national average of 325.3, a 15.2% decrease since 2022
- Property crime: 1346.3 per 100k vs. national average of 1546.9, a 13% decrease
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 43.2% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Virginia)
Schools & Higher Ed
Norfolk has access to a variety of educational institutions in the area, providing options for higher education and vocational training.
- Postsecondary institutions: 32
- With College Scorecard data: 31
- Notable institutions include:
- Norfolk State University
- Old Dominion University
- Tidewater Community College
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED)
Weather & Getting Outside
Norfolk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual high of 76°F and about 37.8 inches of precipitation per year. Expect around 84 rainy days annually and very minimal snowfall, making it a suitable area for outdoor activities year-round.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- First Landing State Park - 4.7 stars (7,183 reviews)
- Chrysler Museum of Art - 4.8 stars (3,053 reviews)
- Ocean View Beach Park - 4.5 stars (3,145 reviews)
- Town Point Park - 4.6 stars (3,249 reviews)
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places