364 movers in Norfolk
"Talk about bait and switch. So I got a quote from them for a move from California to Florida pan handle. Got a 2500 dollar quote with 200 dollar law enforcement discount. Was happy no problem. Day of move movers are late by 3 hours in a pensky no ..."
"Shileds subcontracts from my understanding with little to no accountability. I had an inicdent where the two movers were having an altercation amongst themselves. it made me uncomfortable so i ended the job and asked everyone to leave. when i retu..."
"Run…just RUN from these LYING FRAUDS! We literally experienced everything all these reviews of 1 star shared. Negative 5 stars will suffice. However, I did not see mention of all belongings being stored in a rat den that would become smothered in ..."
"Everyone at the company is pleasant to talk to - Quoter, office staff, movers. However, not worth the money IMO. I had the minimum amount of stuff to move, they said it barely fit their criteria to move since I had so few items. I moved from Washi..."
"If I could give zero stars, I would. I got three estimates—A-Plus and two reputable movers (Colonial and Allied). Colonial and Allied did in-person walk-throughs; A-Plus just promised to beat their price. Will Reid quoted me $12,762 vs. Allied’s $..."
"Dishonest Crooks! Should be called Ace Ventura Moving. Your precious belongings would be in better hands w/Jim Carey. Charged double the original estimate to have almost every piece of furniture damaged, including vintage heirlooms, 1 framed artwo..."
"This company represents themselves as a full service moving company when in fact they are just moving brokers. They promise that they will pick up your furniture and take it to their storage facility where it will be loaded on a truck and headed t..."
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