By Jessica Ryan
Updated: Aug 14, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Editor
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
365 movers in Norfolk
"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..."
"Buyer Beware! Mark Feinberg, Owner - Don Hott, Mgr/Agent UPDATE! As of 02/18/18 Mr. Feinberg, Owner/manager of Certified..is refusing to work with us to resolve this matter through the BBB, the MD Attorney General's Arbitration Program for Cons..."
"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..."
"I just called to get a quote and the man I spoke with on the phone was extremely aggressive and made me uncomfortable. He kept telling me I couldn’t find better business than him. Felt like he was aggressively harassing me. Yuck."
"Absolute nightmare experience. We were mislead and mistreated. Way too much damage to brand new home and our property. Too upset to even begin to go into detail. Would not recommend to anyone to utilize them, unfortunately"
"Company refused to pay for damage claim After giving me the runaround for nine months what I would say is stay clear of this move company they are doing business under many names as I’m told by the attorney generals office are use this company pai..."
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