224 movers in Palatine
Midway Moving & Storage
"Our experience with this moving company was beyond disastrous. From start to finish, they caused extensive damage to our belongings and displayed an appalling lack of professionalism. First and foremost, George, the head of operations, was incred..."
Pickens Kane Moving & Storage
"If you want to have the worst moving experience of your life, go with this company. Otherwise, stay away. We were moving from Chicago to NYC with 2 small kids, so I was very thoughtful to choose the right company. The sales person Jennifer Smi..."
Relocation Group Livingston International
"My complaint is mainly on the driver who transported my car to California and lost the document that showed my car was cleared at the US custom and border. I contacted Phil Mathiesen at Livingston numerous times, this guy was rude, and a big liar...."
On Time Moving Express Inc
"My move was from WA state to Texas. It took On Time Moving Express Inc 30 days to deliver my household goods to Texas. When they finally arrived, my boxes and creates were covered in rat urine and feces. Also, some of my furniture arrived broken..."
Aaron Bros Moving System, Inc.
"I had a 2mi local move out of a studio. The movers came with a very tall truck complained about not being able to go under viaduct. Actually that gave them time to go through my belongings. The estimate was inflated by 100% I could not pay the ..."
Big O Movers and Storage Inc
"Big O movers moved me a day later that I was suppose to move because someone dropped the ball on my original date Sunday September 6, 2020. I was quoted 120 an hour and when they got there it was 150 an hour, I couldn’t dispute it because I was al..."
Transport USA Inc
"This company uses other companies to ship things. I told them the weight of my stuff, and they gave me an estimate for the price based on the probably volume. On moving day, the volume was 3 times what they had estimated, and they wanted to charge..."
Ace World Wide
"All movers are subcontractors and free to include whomever they want on the job. My belongings sustained extensive damage. Documents were falsified to pay for crew members that did no show up. Horrible."
Schroeder Moving Systems
"STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY! United Van Lines handled our full move from Phoenix to Madison. We had to use Schroder since the move was through the University of Wisconsin. As part of the full move, our belongings are packed, trasported and unpacke..."
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).
