238 movers in Peoria
Hillier Storage & Moving Co
"1. There were three glass items broken, totaling less than $100. 2 A large rug clearly marked "do not transport" was transported. The driver and the crew were specifically told about the items that were to remain. I had to ship the item back to it..."
Movers 4 Less
"We were looking for movers to go one town over from a 2 bedroom house and an office. We were quoted 4 hours. It took them a lot longer and the owner had every excuse when I called him on it. It took them 3 trips in a small truck. Nothing was wrapp..."
Midwest Movers
"Its worst and pathetic service.. They give you best deal but no grantee of your items, my few boxes are missing and most of furniture are broken.. And their claim process is bad, its almost 2 years for service but still struggling with claim.. Ple..."
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..."
First Class Movers
"Our experience with First Class Movers has been nothing short of a nightmare. We urge anyone considering this company: DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPANY! PICK ANOTHER MOVER! Here is a detailed account of the issues we encountered: • Unresponsive Staff: ..."
Doorage
"Do not use this company. Horrible service. They lost some of our items. They also damaged some of our furniture. Sean is a coward and will not take our calls or return our messages. How do you lose items when this is your business? Must be employe..."
Charter Transportation
"Sitting in an empty house with a pregnant wife and two little kids waiting for the company to find a driver to deliver my items to my new location. Well past the the delivery date provided by the company. They keep saying sorry but have provided n..."
Sovereign Moving Company
"Selected this company based on a very reasonable price quote. Upon arrival, the movers increased the total cost of my move by almost $1000. as others here have mentioned too. I had to leave things behind because of this. I was told last Tuesday, 1..."
What to know when moving to Peoria, IL
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Illinois, the property crime rate is 1,549 per 100,000 people, which is slightly higher than the national average of 1,547. Fortunately, property crime has decreased by 16.1% from 2022 to 2025.
- Violent crime: 246 per 100,000 vs. national rate of 325, with a significant drop of 28.7% since 2022.
- Property crime: 1,549 per 100,000, with a 16.1% reduction since 2022.
- Notable trend: Homicide rate has decreased by 52.6% since 2022, now at 4.5 per 100,000.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Illinois).
Schools & Higher Ed
Peoria has access to six postsecondary institutions, with four located in Peoria County. This provides nearby options for higher education.
- Bradley University
- Methodist College
- Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
- Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Peoria
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
For outdoor activities, Peoria offers several parks and recreational spaces that are well-rated by visitors.
- Peoria Riverfront Museum - 4.5 stars (1,983 reviews)
- Wildlife Prairie Park - 4.5 stars (1,903 reviews)
- Glen Oak Park - 4.5 stars (1,702 reviews)
- Forest Park Nature Center - 4.8 stars (1,128 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).
Jobs & the Local Economy
The job market in Peoria County shows a labor force of 81,951 with an unemployment rate of 6.1% as of December 2025.
- Unemployment rate: 6.1% (December 2025)
- Employed: 76,986
- Labor force: 81,951
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).
