Average Cost of Movers in Peoria
Based on the price calculation of 5 reviews, we estimate that a move within Peoria should very roughly cost $491.
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121 movers in Peoria
Stevens International LLC
"Very knowledgeable. These guys know what they’re doing! Ramses took care of every detail for us. From our home here in the U.S. all the way to our new home in Mexico, everything was taken care of. We didn’t have to worry about anything. Thank you ..."
Five Star Moving
"Great movers!! The guys were on time and worked very hard. These are the guys to hire for a seamless move. Truly a 5 star service!!"
Load 4 Less
"This was the 2nd time I’ve used a moving company. This time I decided to hire make at icmovers.com. He was very professional took real good care of my antique dresser set and all of my belongings and icmovers.com was cheaper than others I found on..."
USA Preferred Movers LLC
"I was left with scratched furniture, broken items, and a ridiculous bill. Moving is stressful enough without having to deal with such unprofessionalism and carelessness. I wouldn’t recommend this company to my worst enemy. Save yourself the headac..."
Sky Van Lines
"Broke a bunch of things and when i filed a claim with the insurance that was suggested to me they offered me 146.00 dollars for well over a thousand dollars worth of my belongings. Then the driver who delivered my things hired some craigslist.org ..."
Dose Moving
"I am so very happy with this company's great team of movers. They helped me remove and store my home contents. I had severe water damage and everything had to be removed. These happy movers made the process almost enjoyable."
Triple 7 Movers
"Very professional sales process that positions the company as a "premium" company, high focus on reliability and well-trained own personnel that (at that time) convincingly explained the high price tag. Packaging started on the agreed upon day, t..."
The Property Options Group LLC
"DON'T USE THIS COMPANY FOR STORAGE! At first based on my move out, I thought they were great..UNTIL I RECEIVED MY STUFF BACK FROM STORAGE 9 MONTHS LATER! I have no idea what they did after they drove away from my house with my stuff in 2 trucks - ..."
Metro Movers
"Metro Movers 11902 N 112th Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 RE:. Your reply 2 my review..(it wasn't your company?!) 7/18/2019 - This was your company.! Invoice # 36052 on 5/29/19 by Metro Movers in Scottsdale, Az, Truck #51. I told you I would post o..."
Eli Trucking Co
"Worst service EVER!!! They charged over estimate. Threw boxes and crushed every box shipped. Thank GOD we didn't send our furniture with them. Crushed 2 brand new box springs and mattresses. They were 2 weeks late and refused to deliver to apartme..."
Lifetime Moving & Storage
"I recently moved from Phoenix to Dallas and happened to use Lifetime movers as the company I went In contract with sold it to Lifetime movers. The crew that packed on the day of my move was awesome and very professional guys, but the driver who de..."
Low Budget Movers
"I couldn’t ask for a better 2 man crew, Mike and the other guy worked quickly and kindly, & showed up on time. Definitely will be using them for the next move. They made a big life changing event a little easier that day. I’d recommend them to any..."
24/7 Easy Moving
"The only good thing about my move was having a conversation with Ed. 3 men came to help with my move from Scottsdale to Tempe and only 1 was working hard. Rest 2 were just wanting a chance every minute to waste time. They took breaks (underst..."
Express Moves
"Demand a contract!! I booked two hours and three men. When I called and scheduled the service, I asked about all of the charges and fees. I asked if there was an 'early bird discount' and was quoted 10% discount. Start time was supposed to be bet..."
Family Moving & Storage
"If a NEGATIVE STAR rating was available they would have received NEGATIVE-5 stars!! The most unprofessional arrogrant and definitely DOES NOT KEEP SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS AT ALL. This so called Professional Company was everything but professional. ..."
AAA Soto's Moving
"FEMALES BEWARE :PREDATORS!!!! majority of their employees are ex cons who pray on single vulnerable women. They come in cheerful making the move “fun“ all the while trying to make a move on you. Unprofessional employees fraternizing with vulnerabl..."
J&D Moving Company LLC
"I think about this awful experience often. My parents stuff took over 40 days to arrive. It was from CA to WA. It was obvious our stuff was looked through and jewelry was stolen. Jewelry that’s been in the family my entire life. Yes, my mom should..."
Express Vanline
"Absolute nightmare! They lied, stole my items. Alex would not talk to me after delivery until after I made a complaint and then all of a sudden on Christmas Eve he is blowing up my phone wanting me to retract my complaint otherwise he wouldn't get..."
Century Vanlines Inc
"One of the most dishonest company and employees, am compelled to give a rating, they should not be in any business at all."
MoveR Van Lines
"Moved from AZ to AR. Was told they would send an empty truck, they sent a truck that was almost half full with someone else's stuff. When my stuff couldn't all fit in 1/2 a truck, they charged me extra for a 2nd truck to come back to get the rest...."
First Choice Moving and Storage
"These lying, thieving individuals should be in prison! I went over all details of my move over the phone with a very nice man. Unfortunately, that man is part of the classic "Bait and Switch." When the crew came out to load my house, they were ext..."
USA Moving & Storage
"This company is also known as 500 Move. Do not use this company. In the beginning, I was in contact with a lady named Britney that was great; she was friendly, flexible, and gave off good vibes. She quoted me for my move and on the day the mover..."
Moving Help
"We hired POG moving company through Movinghelp.com We were extremely disappointed with the movers and then found out they gave themselvs a 5 star review on our behalf!!! MOVING HELP HAS NO PHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE... you can only chat or email and..."
U Haul
"Do not hire Moving Help of U-Haul. They are fraud. They do not show up, do not provide services and do not refund money. I hired Moving help to unload U-Haul truck. They did not show up. When I called them, they told me to cancel the services. I h..."
Copperstate Moving
"This company treated us horribly. They moved our belongings into storage then right before they were scheduled to deliver to our new home, they defaulted on their lease and were locked out of their facility. It took us weeks to get our belongings ..."
What to know when moving to Peoria, AZ
Peoria at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community where 34.7% of residents rent and the median household income is $64,563.
- The Major Draw:
- Affordable housing with a median gross rent of $1,563, about $500 less than nearby metropolitan areas.
- The Reality Check:
- A poverty rate of 13.8% suggests some economic challenges.
- Commute:
- Only 0.9% of residents use public transit.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for around $1,563 a month in rent.
The 'Vibe' Check: Who Thrives Here?
Peoria offers a suburban lifestyle with a population of 61,822 and a median household income of $64,563. The education level is modest, with only 18.1% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher. With 34.7% of residents renting, it may appeal to those seeking a community feel without the higher costs often associated with homeownership.
Probably not your spot if: you are reliant on public transit, as only 0.9% of the population commutes this way.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $1,563, which can be appealing compared to other areas.
- The median owner-occupied home value is $278,300, providing homebuyers some affordability.
- The community has a poverty rate of 13.8%, reflecting some economic diversity.
- Only 34.7% of residents are renters, indicating a significant portion of the population owns their homes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Arizona, the property crime rate is 1,523.1 per 100,000 residents, slightly below the national rate of 1,546.9. The violent crime rate is 377.3 per 100,000, which is higher than the national average of 325.3 but has shown a decrease of 16.2% since 2022.
- Violent crime: 377.3 per 100k vs. national average 325.3, trending down.
- Property crime: 1,523.1 per 100k vs. national average 1,546.9, also trending down.
- Notable trend: Homicide rates have dropped by 35.9% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Arizona).
Schools & Higher Ed
Peoria has access to 37 postsecondary institutions, with 35 of these providing data through the College Scorecard.
- Total postsecondary institutions: 37
- Institutions with College Scorecard data: 35
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations, NCES College Scorecard.
Weather & Getting Outside
While climate data is unavailable, Peoria has several outdoor attractions that are worth checking out.
- Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park - 4.5 stars (12,249 reviews)
- Children's Museum of Phoenix - 4.6 stars (5,803 reviews)
- Heard Museum - 4.7 stars (5,540 reviews)
- Sahuaro Ranch Park - 4.7 stars (4,336 reviews)
Source: Google Places API.
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Maricopa County, the unemployment rate is 3.5% as of December 2025, with a labor force of 2,564,144 and 2,475,183 employed individuals.
- Unemployment rate: 3.5% (2025)
- Employment: 2,475,183
- Labor force: 2,564,144
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.