Average Cost of Movers in Phoenix
Based on the price calculation of 9 reviews, we estimate that a move within Phoenix should very roughly cost $23365.
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95 movers in Phoenix
JRW Services
"I had scheduled movers in advance..and they didn't show. I had even confirmed the day before. On the day of the move with two trucks crammed to the ceiling..no one comes. I texted Jason at JRW and called him and he didn't even respond. I had two..."
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 ..."
Amazing Movers
"A team of four has arrived with two vans to move us , however only two of them started working. We asked them them to work more efficiently, when they got offended and demanded 430 GBP for two hours work. Then they left without completing the rest..."
A to Z Valley Wide Movers
"I made three moves and storage with the business. On the final move to my new home, I recognized red flags concerning the moving crew. I had transported the handgun, not them. But, it was taken from a back bedroom. I attempted to speak with the ow..."
What to know when moving to Phoenix, AZ
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Arizona, the crime rates are noteworthy. The state saw a decrease in both violent and property crimes from 2022 to 2025.
- Violent crime: 377.3 per 100k vs. national average of 325.3, down 16.2% since 2022
- Property crime: 1523.1 per 100k vs. national average of 1546.9, down 29.2% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased by 35.9% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Arizona).
Schools & Higher Ed
Access to education in the area includes several institutions within Maricopa County.
- Total postsecondary institutions: 7
- With College Scorecard data: 6
- Nearby institutions include:
- Arizona Christian University
- Arizona State University-West Valley
- Glendale Community College
- Midwestern University-Glendale
- Ottawa University-Surprise
- Western Maricopa Education Center - Northwest Campus
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
While weather data is not available, there are plenty of outdoor options to explore in the area.
- Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park: 4.5 stars from 12,249 reviews
- Sahuaro Ranch Park: 4.7 stars from 4,336 reviews
- Thunderbird Conservation Park: 4.8 stars from 1,199 reviews
- Pioneer Community Park: 4.5 stars from 3,318 reviews
Source: Google Places API (New).
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Maricopa County, the job market shows positive signs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.5% as of December 2025
- Total employed: 2,475,183
- Total labor force: 2,564,144
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).
Where do people move from Phoenix?
People move long distance from Phoenix to popular cities like Seattle WA, Boston MA and San Diego CA.
Popular destinations within Arizona include and Tucson.
Here are other popular long distance destinations:
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Francisco, CA
- Denver, CO
- Portland, OR
- Los Angeles, CA
- Chicago, IL
- New York, NY
- Dallas, TX
- Austin, TX
See all popular local, long distance and international moving routes from Phoenix here.
