Reviewed movers in Philadelphia
"The sales guy was very reassuring. Went over everything with him, have updates on items to adjust quote, told me don’t worry about a couple extra boxes, asked about any surprise fees. Did our job and even sold some bigger stuff last minute which w..."
"This company will send you a low quote to get themselves in the door. They ask for pictures and video of all that you are asking them to do. They claim everything is included in the quote price; it's not. After completion of the job the so called ..."
"On 4/30/2012, Metro Van Lines performed a moved for me from my home to a private Storage Unit. Unfortunately, I was over charged for your service. Metro Van Lines did not perform the service well because several items were left behind and unpacke..."
"Accolade Moving & Storage (USDOT Number: 3368345; MC Number: 1079608) is not accredited by BBB nor a member of professional industrial associations. It is purely profit motivated and operates mechanically with deceptive trade practices without bou..."
"I just called to get a quote and the man I spoke with on the phone was extremely aggressive and made me uncomfortable. He kept telling me I couldn’t find better business than him. Felt like he was aggressively harassing me. Yuck."
"I can only support the other reviews which also indicated that Matthew Moving is the worst moving company. I have had three moves and Matthews Moving was the worst by far. They sent people who stealed some things and then refused to repair all t..."
"Dealing with Charna Kinneberg was the most unprofessional experience I have had with a move company. She effectively promotes her expertise to a vulnerable population (the elderly) but within one week of a move date and with the exception of the m..."
"I witnessed a crew from this company yell at staff at a condominium and a resident who was using the loading dock with them. They also flaunted mask wearing protocols of the building. You should find another moving company to do business with."
Average Cost of Movers in Philadelphia
Based on the price calculation of 5 reviews, we estimate that a move within Philadelphia should very roughly cost $1330.
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What to know when moving to Philadelphia, PA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Pennsylvania, the crime rates indicate a declining trend in both violent and property crimes. The violent crime rate stands at 228.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 29.8% lower than the national average. Meanwhile, property crime sits at 1363.9 per 100,000, also below the national average by 11.8%.
- Violent crime: 228.5 per 100k vs. national 325.3, down 28.4% since 2022
- Property crime: 1363.9 per 100k vs. national 1546.9, down 15.4% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate has decreased by 55% since 2022, currently at 4.2 per 100k
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE)
Schools & Higher Ed
Philadelphia has access to a range of educational institutions, with 64 total schools in the area. Notable options include:
- Drexel University
- Community College of Philadelphia
- Chestnut Hill College
- Academy of Vocal Arts
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED)
Weather & Getting Outside
For outdoor activities, Philadelphia offers several parks and attractions with high ratings:
- Independence National Historical Park - 4.6 stars (26,150 reviews)
- Philadelphia Museum of Art - 4.8 stars (22,862 reviews)
- Citizens Bank Park - 4.7 stars (21,413 reviews)
- Wissahickon Valley Park - 4.8 stars (6,833 reviews)
- Spruce Street Harbor Park - 4.6 stars (8,183 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New)
Where do people move from Philadelphia?
People move long distance from Philadelphia to popular cities like New York NY, Chicago IL and Boston MA.
Popular destinations within Pennsylvania include and Pittsburgh.
Here are other popular long distance destinations:
- Denver, CO
- Atlanta, GA
- Houston, TX
- Washington, DC
- Los Angeles, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Dallas, TX
- San Francisco, CA
See all popular local, long distance and international moving routes from Philadelphia here.