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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1005 movers in Philadelphia
"There were a few very large antique electronics and a considerable number of heavy boxes. All items were being moved to the downstairs using a set of French Doors in the back of our steep property. Use this company again."
"Great service, very happy with them, good price too, highly reccommend and would use them again. Easy to get a hold of, very personable and accomodating. Guys were great. came the dates we asked for, delivery was super quick, everything arrived i..."
"We had a rather difficult move to a house with a steep driveway, steep steps into the front door and 3 stories inside. The truck had to park at the top and the boys uted everything down for us. I was quite worried about the move, but the boys from..."
"We used Glamour to move from Howard County MD to Millsboro DE, they stored our belonging for two months. The pricing that we were given was not clear, we took it on the chin because we should not have been so trusting. In addition, irreplaceable w..."
"I cannot recommend this team enough! Giorgi and his team are the hardest working men I've ever seen. They never stopped moving for two days straight, packed up everything I owned with great care and unpacked it again with just as great care. They ..."
"We were in a bind since the mover we hired cancelled the morning of. Called Kecia at Alexander & Sons and she saved the day! Couldn't have been more pleasant, professional and easy to deal with. My husband is NOT EASY and always has a critical com..."
"State 48 Moving went above and beyond! We were scheduled to move with another company on a Monday, fast forward to Wednesday and still no movers. I called a ton of different moving companies to see if anyone could help. Adam (the owner) was able t..."
"I’ve used Excalibur for three moves- each move has been flawless and the crew worked in tandem to ensure smooth delivery. Victor and his crew arrived on time, helped me with a few items that were unpacked and assured me all would be well. When w..."
"I am glad I chose this company to move my household goods. Everything was taken care of, and the process was smooth. I'm very happy and satisfied with the team I was provided. Thanks to all of them. Highly recommended company."
"I moved from 1BR 3rd story row house to 1BR with elevator in DC - Final cost was less than quoted - about $590. (*This included truck and two guys, plus all materials needed) Actual time spent in loading and unloading was around 2 hours. They work..."
"Excellent service since the first contact. They assisted me from the first e-mail until placing my furniture.They were on time, fast, hard working, very careful with furniture, they used blankets and plastic to cover everything and all of them wer..."
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.