337 movers in Oceanside
Dirt Cheap Mover
"I’m finally ready (after a few months) to write this review. I’ve been so livid at Steve Niedziela, the i-won’t-shut-the-heck-up-because-i-just-can’t-get-enough-of-my-own-b.s. owner, that I haven’t been able to write this without an abundance of w..."
Purely Move
"Be careful of that company. This is a scam. We paid $600 from Mission Viejo to Anaheim for one bedroom apartment and they are still ask more money after the moving. Her is the story: First, they are not professional cause they use 2 skinny young ..."
Southern Cal Moving
"I can only make this short and sweet for anyone looking to hire a moving service. There are SO MANY out there, do yourselves a favor and pick someone else. Southern Cal movers hired our move out to Iglesias Trucking and while our move was comple..."
55 Moving
"Eddie who calls himself the owner agreed to do the move at 275 flat and I promised them if everything will be good I will give you guys a great tip. The move was scheduled for 9 AM. Right before 1 day, I called to check in if he is going to make i..."
Crown Relocation
"We used Crown to move from London to Atlanta. We chose them despite being one of the more expensive quotes as they promised they could have the move complete in 2-4 weeks on an expedited service. The issues started the day they arrived to pack..."
Western Relocations Inc
"Pride bought Western Relocations about 4 months before they moved us - something they didn't feel they needed to tell us - until much later. About 5-6 months later they raised our storage rate $110.00 - we were in another state, what was I suppose..."
Household Goods Moving Experts
"After contacting American Way Moving they contracted with this company. Horrible experience. Not only did the price keep going up they kept moving the delivery day out. The foreman that picked up our belongings told us to have a cashier check read..."
Elite Anywhere Co
"Elite Anywhere is by far the worst shipping company out there! They guaranteed a two week delivery and it took over 9 weeks for them to deliver my package. They literally made up excuses for the delay then informed me it was sitting in their wareh..."
King Relocation Services
"This company signed a binding agreement with me for my move across country. One the of the largest items that needed to be moved was a stone Buddha. King contractually committed to crating it, moving it to the truck, transporting it across country..."
Town & Country Moving & Storage
"Our realtor recommended Town and Country to us, and I had heard really great things from several friends in San Marino Guild who highly recommended Ed Mace. We had estimates from other reputable companies- Ed's was competitive, honest and he told ..."
Chris' Moving Men
"I contacted Chris' Moving (A Steven's Agent) to move 18,000 lbs from LA to Las Vegas. The move by Chris was very professional and excellent. Chris and his people are terrific. Unfortunately, Stevens is a sleezeball company and they turned what ..."
Sterling Van Lines
"Sterling assured me they were the right fit for my long distance move. I was told they would completely handle everything as their website states, if I could just be flexible with dates. I did not know this meant I wouldnt receive a packing or mov..."
What to know when moving to Oceanside, CA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
California's crime rates present a mixed picture, with property crime at a state annual rate of 1,764 per 100,000 residents, higher than the national rate of 1,547. However, property crime has decreased by 26.1% since 2022. Violent crime in California stands at 415.5 per 100,000, significantly above the national average of 325.3, but it too has dropped by 17.4% over the same period.
- Violent crime: 415.5 per 100k vs. national 325.3, down 17.4% since 2022
- Property crime: 1,764 per 100k vs. national 1,547, down 26.1% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased by 44.9% since 2022, currently at 3.2 per 100k
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE)
Schools & Higher Ed
Oceanside has limited options for higher education, with one postsecondary institution identified in nearby Poway, which is in San Diego County.
- Postsecondary institutions: 1
- With College Scorecard data: 1
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED)
Weather & Getting Outside
San Diego County enjoys a relatively dry climate, with annual precipitation totaling about 12.1 inches and only 50 rainy days each year. This makes it a great location for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park (4.7 stars, 28,341 reviews)
- Lindo Lake County Park (4.5 stars, 1,828 reviews)
- Iron Mountain Trailhead (4.8 stars, 1,679 reviews)
- Old Poway Park & Railroad (4.8 stars, 1,483 reviews)
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online (CDO), Google Places API (New)
Jobs & the Local Economy
In San Diego County, the unemployment rate is currently at 4.4%, with a labor force of about 1.67 million. This region is home to over 1.6 million employed individuals, indicating a robust job market.
- Unemployment rate: 4.4% (December 2025)
- Employed: 1,604,783
- Labor force: 1,678,915
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)