By Jessica Ryan
Updated: Sep 15, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Editor
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
196 movers in Oklahoma City
"If you want your furniture to be broken definitely use these guys. You would think since they’re the mayflower operation they would be good. Please don’t think that worst moving company I have ever seen stored my stuff for one month in Dallas dama..."
"So excited to have chosen this company. We had the best teams. The lovely ladies who packed and unpacked were so understanding and patient while working with my parents who were downsizing from 3200 square foot home to a 1200 square foot apartment..."
"They damaged 2 fridges and a marble table . The total cost for the damages are $4000.The supervisors don’t care . They ignore my calls and emails for help . Don’t hire."
"I was quoted an hourly rate for a one bedroom move from Dallas to Frisco. The quote was for $2000 for a one bedroom move. I thought it did sound reasonable so I booked the move. At the end of the move they charged me $4300!! When I questioned the..."
"I will say the only good thing about this company is the driver/head mover we had named Robert. The entire move was a complete disaster. Rent a U-Haul and move yourself before using this company."
"They quoted 1400 total for my move in the behinning.. by the time I got my furniture it was over 1800 plus storage was extremely expensive and the you lie a lot. If you choose this company be prepared to lose some sleep over a nightmare. The mover..."
"The estimate was approximately $1000 dollars less than the estimate when they showed up on moving day. I could not exactly cancel moving and reschedule as my family needed beds to sleep in. They broke my TV in transit. Now, they will not answer th..."
"We learned very quickly that anything these people said on the phone was worthless if it wasn't confirmed via email - which means they never once confirmed what they said on the phone with hard print proof via email. The last example was being tol..."
"Don't ever trust these guys..I would love to give zero starts if there is one such option. I booked their service to move one BHK from Dallas to Utah for ~1750$. It turned to be 2500$ while the move completed after 1 month. First thing, seem..."
What to know when moving to Oklahoma City, OK
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
The crime rates for Oklahoma reflect state-level data, which shows a mixed picture. Violent crime has been decreasing, but property crime remains higher than the national average.
- Violent crime: 405.9 per 100k in Oklahoma vs. 325.3 national average, down 5.4% from 2022
- Property crime: 1823 per 100k in Oklahoma vs. 1546.9 national average, down 23.2% from 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate is down 28.5% since 2022, currently at 5 per 100k
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Oklahoma)
Schools & Higher Ed
Oklahoma City has access to a range of educational institutions in the surrounding area. There are 19 postsecondary institutions available, providing various options for higher education.
- Postsecondary institutions: 19
- Notable schools include: Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City Community College, and University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED)
Weather & Getting Outside
While specific climate data is unavailable, there are several parks and outdoor spots in the vicinity that residents enjoy visiting. Here are some notable places for outdoor activities.
- Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum - Rating: 4.9 (12,721 reviews)
- National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum - Rating: 4.8 (6,193 reviews)
- Scissortail Park - Rating: 4.7 (3,799 reviews)
- Martin Park Nature Center - Rating: 4.7 (2,639 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New)