364 movers in Norfolk
"My experience with Alliance Relocation Systems have been frustrating to say the least,I moved from Frederick Md to Carrollton Va in the summer of 2014. I had a month od free Storage which was the only thing they honored. They picked up myy furnitu..."
"If I could give this company 0 stars, I would. We very mistakenly used Long Distance Van Lines for a move from San Francisco to Chicago in July 2017. They drew us in with a really low estimate for our move (which of course turned out as too good t..."
"Worst experience ever! Show up with small truck and ask for more money, said they would store our things in climate controlled storage building? Everything wet and moldy upon delivery after truck broke down once. Furniture broken, chipped, stained..."
"Worst moving experience of our lives! I've moved 7 times in the past 15 years, and Harrison's made this the worst one by far! Every thing started out well when the movers came to pack the house. It fit nicely in one large truck and some into a sma..."
"Matthew and Joe were my movers. These 2 guys were absolutely awesome! They were patient. They paid attention to detail. They moved me from my home in Newport News VA to Glen Allen, VA. I did not feel rushed at all. They wanted to make sure I was s..."
"Our furnishings and valuables were packed and placed in their "secure" storage for three weeks until we could move into our new home. During that time a box containing all of my jewelry from the past 40 years valued at $5,800 was either stolen or ..."
"They also call themselves "movers norfolk". They were extremely unprofessional I don't know the name of anybody I spoke with. I called twice prior to my move to make sure everything was good to go and both times they said they'd call back and I en..."
"Our move with Dunmar was an awful experience. Would NEVER, EVER recommend to anyone. Nothing was treated with respect, it was basically stuffed into boxes (literally) with no packing paper or wrapping. Most of our furniture was damaged in some way..."
"Shauman arrivedlate on the day of the move and came with a small vehicle, which is not enough for 2BR moving. He came and gave excuses that he didn't have adequate people and needed to hire someone- Why were you waiting to come to us to tell us wh..."
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