224 movers in Palatine
The Moving Experts Inc
"I contracted my move with The Moving Experts but Elite Moving & Storage showed up to pick up my belongings. Even though I was told by their sales rep, Mary, that the Moving Experts hire their own drivers and movers-this is not true or at least the..."
AAA Movers
"THIS IS A VERY BAD COMPANY TO USED IF YOU ARE MOVING . THEY PUT A HOLE IN MY WALL AND DID NOTHING TO FIXED THE PROBLEM AS WELL AS DID NOT MOVE ALL OF MY ITEMS AT ALL . THEY CAME OUT TWICE TO MOVE MY ITEMS AND STILL DID NOT MOVE THEM ALL . I SENT T..."
Coffey Bros. Moving
"Choose Coffey Bros if you want to pay 30% more than their estimate and have the distinct honor of wondering where your belongings—and your sanity—have gone. I consider my experience with Coffey Bros less a mover/customer relationship and more a t..."
Citywide Movers
"This company uses predatory practices, lies and extortion. Company movers smelled of alcohol at the time of pick up. When I was shopping for estimates, the company employee, Nate told me on phone it would take about 5-7 days to move me from IL to ..."
Wolley Movers
"I don’t understand these bad reviews… I came on here just to add a positive review. We have used them three times. I have a lot of unique items (fragile musical instruments, 1800s/1900s original antiques) and they have never broken a single thing...."
Quality Move
"Beware of the office staff they are bunch of liars, will give you a low quote and then add additional charges when they arrive at the door on the move day. At that time the customer is stuck with them and has no choice. Every staff memeber call th..."
Burrows Moving & Storage
"Previously used Burrows when the company was managed by Dersu Burrows (2014). Great service at that time. Most recently, Sep, 2019, had horrible experience. Under new management. No good inventory method used. Items lost, never returned. Antique g..."
All Seasons Movers
"They stole my money to pay for the move and still wanted me to pay more. Am I supposed to pay twice? Who has money for that? I sure don't These people have the nerve to act like they are innocent. You can never talk to the manager or owner. I woul..."
New City Moving Inc
"The unpacking was a disaster--nothing unpacked, boxes dumped in garage, 30+ items broken, boxes mixing. And their claims department stonewalls any claim. Ugh."
Federal Companies
"This company gave me an estimate for my moved based on weight and distance. The person who did the walking estimate made asumptions that were wrong; the pick up of an additional storage place 10 mins from my place became a 3 1/2 hr worth of overti..."
What to know when moving to Palatine, IL
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Illinois, the state-level crime rates indicate a notable trend in crime reduction.
- Violent crime: 245.7 per 100k, which is 24.5% lower than the national rate of 325.3
- Property crime: 1549 per 100k, slightly above the national rate of 1546.9
- Notable trend: Homicide rates have decreased by 52.6% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Illinois).
Schools & Higher Ed
Access to educational institutions in the Palatine area includes various options across nearby counties.
- Total postsecondary institutions: 20
- Institutions with College Scorecard data: 19
- Notable schools include:
- William Rainey Harper College
- Ambria College of Nursing
- Oakton College
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
While detailed climate data is not available, Palatine offers several parks and recreational areas that are great for outdoor activities.
- Kohl Children's Museum - Rating: 4.6 (2,513 reviews)
- Paulus Park - Rating: 4.7 (1,042 reviews)
- Deer Grove Forest Preserve - Rating: 4.7 (975 reviews)
- Schaumburg Sculpture Park - Rating: 4.6 (865 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).
Jobs & the Local Economy
The local economy in Cook County reflects a robust job market with significant employment figures.
- Unemployment rate: 4.6% as of December 2025
- Employment: 2,616,332 individuals
- Labor force: 2,741,497 individuals
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).