238 movers in Peoria
United Van Lines
"Estimator under estimated load - had split load - the second load showed 4-5 weeks later (then sent an invoice for $12,000 but $0 owed for second load - Why?) . Couch was extremely dirty. we had chips on dining room table and chairs. Lowest cost..."
We Move Wisconsin
"I hired We Move Wisconsin to unload a UHaul on Sunday July 2nd at 10AM. I had two phone call confirmations and multiple text message conversations with Jason in the month leading up to July 2nd. On the day no one showed up. Jason didn't respon..."
Boulevard Moving and Storage
"I booked Suddath and their agent Boulevard Moving located in Eden Prairie, MN, to execute my household move from the Minneapolis area to the Denver, CO, area. I am very dissatisfied with my cost for the service provided. Here are the facts: 1. S..."
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..."
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."
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"My aunt hired this company to clear out the house she had lived in all her life so that she could sell it when she moved to a smaller place. She sought out a company which promised to sort the items in the house and find the things she wanted to k..."
All American Moving Company
"If you are looking for a company that cannot keep its commitments repetitively, underestimates costs, has subcontractors that overcharge (or appear to make things up), picks up later than promised and delivers even later than that (3½ weeks from p..."
Atlas Van Lines
"I have had such a bad moving experience with Atlas Van Lines, Imlach Movers, and Ace Relocation Services that I really regret using them for my move. Days after a very tiring cross-state move, the driver simply texted that delivery would occur th..."
Mallory Moving and Storage
"I originally had the delivery scheduled for the 2nd of November, and immediately informed them that I would not be able to make that arrangement as I would not be signing for my house (at the earliest) on the 2nd of November. They promptly called ..."
American Home Relocation
"We paid a broker based on a low ball estimate, meaning they quoted the job and then contracted it out to this company, but that's not how they represent themselves. They quoted $2200 to move a bed, a couch and roughly 10 boxes from Tennessee to Fl..."
MID Moving and Storage
"I got this moving company through Moving APT, I had so many problems with this moving company. If I could, I would give this company negative 5 stars. 1) The original quote was $2230, but they added a lot of hidden charges such as storage cost ..."
EZ Movers
"Gilberto and Terry showed up with attitude telling me it was going to cost $1200 to move my 1 bedroom apartment and 5-6 hours. They laughed at me when I said it wouldn't take that long. I stated if you don't want to do the job then leave and they ..."
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).