By Jessica Ryan
Updated: Sep 15, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Editor
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
739 movers in Oviedo
"Well, now that it appears that it is all over, I want to warn everyone in Florida. Do NOT, under ANY circumstances, hire Fresh Start Movers. I will tell you what happened to me. I hired them to move me from Sebring to Fort Myers. Most of you know ..."
"I used this company to move and almost every single item was completely damaged beyond repair. It was almost as if they were angry and took it out on my furnishings. Nothing in the contract was adhered to and they had no insurance as promised. Go ..."
"Initial quote $4100 for 3 bed 2 bath. Was told I had a lot of furniture and bumped it to $6100 before they would begin loading. I felt trapped, new owners took possession in 2 days. Broker driver said I could use debit card to pay $2000. About 1/3..."
"Daniel and the teams in both Los Angeles and Auckland were fast, efficient, and professional in every aspect of our move. They definitely exceeded expectations in all aspects including their flexibility around our departure date. Our shipment arri..."
"This was, by far, the most unprofessional moving company I've ever dealt with. Ironically, my girlfriend used this same company a year ago, and they did an excellent job. This time, it was the complete opposite. First, they canceled the original ..."
"Do not use this company. They will be nice ONLY until they get your deposit. I tried to cancel with them because my rep made me nervous but they refuse to give me my money back. I received at least ten calls a day from different numbers and text m..."
"Given that the within Brazil moves were great, I hired them to move back to Saint Louis, MO. 1. They packed carefully.2. They were flexible. 3. They kept changing your contact person and often took weird days off the office 4. Their bargaining pow..."
"Buckle up for a review of a life time. Let's start at the beginning. This company contacted me to be my moving supplier and after some talking with the representative who called me I decided to go with this company. He informed me that they would ..."
"Do not do business with this company or any rebranded entities affiliated with Moving Forward! They are thieves! Run!!"
"My experience with Forward Van Lines has been awful. I hired them in April 2022 for a move from Washington, DC to Boca Raton, FL, but since my new home wasn’t ready, I arranged to store my belongings with them for over two years. During this time,..."
"Just had a terrible experience with this amateur moving company. Every person I spoke to blamed the constant price increase on "the boss" Hector. They were constantly late, then when they finally have your belongings on their truck, surprise, pay ..."
What to know when moving to Oviedo, FL
Schools & Higher Ed
Oviedo has access to a total of 18 postsecondary institutions within the broader area, with 17 of those institutions offering College Scorecard data. Notable nearby schools include:
- Paul Mitchell the School-Orlando
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Orlando
- Seminole State College of Florida
- Herzing University-Orlando
- ECPI University - Orlando
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Seminole County experiences an annual precipitation of about 41.9 inches, with around 96 rainy days each year. The wettest months are typically in the summer, which sees about 15.2 inches of rain over 42 rainy days.
For outdoor enthusiasts, there are several parks and recreational areas to explore:
- Lake Lily Park - 4.7 stars (1,643 reviews)
- Oviedo Park Crossing - 4.4 stars (1,935 reviews)
- Oviedo on the Park - 4.8 stars (1,632 reviews)
- Secret Lake Park - 4.7 stars (1,374 reviews)
- Trotwood Park - 4.7 stars (827 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online (CDO), Google Places API (New).
Jobs & the Local Economy
The local economy in Seminole County is supported by a labor force of approximately 278,231 people, with an employment rate of 266,644. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% as of December 2025.
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).