665 movers in Prospect
Moon Vanline
"Hired(we thought) coast to coast to move us from MD to WA state They in turn sent Moon Vanline to move us. They caused us to be late moving out, they charged us three times original price and we were stuck, had to be out so had to pay. Then they ..."
BNT Movers
"We are an elderly couple my husband a disabled vet and I am 72. Cannot recommend this company in any way We moved a two bedroom one office Garage and shed Plus 4 birds 300 yards down the road where quoted 4 Men 10 hours, They arrived late said the..."
Marvel Movers
"Called them made arrangements for my moving date and the movers never showed up on moving day. Thank god my sons friends stepped in and helped if not I would have been in a terrible bind I would never recommend these people to anyone. When they di..."
Shepard's
"The crew from Shepards was polite, but some could not speak or read English and they placed a lot of the boxes in the wrong places in the garages and house. Also a number of furniture items, etc were damaged and considering I was charged $60. per ..."
Toda Moving & Storage Inc
"Great move. Professional, fast, efficient. Moved my five bedroom house. Very happy with the way David organized and supervised the movers. The packing was done the day before and the move was the next day."
Fallon Moving & Storage
"We had Fallon to move us 5 months ago. We were very unhappy, the sales person came to look at our belongings but never went in the back yard or shed. When they came the truck was not big enough. They spent hours trying to re-arrange everything, it..."
Dolan Moving & Storage
"The movers arrived on time, dealt really well with a chaotic situation, were solicitous and careful even making sure to put protective material under furniture legs so that the newly cleaned carpet wouldn't stain. They would be my first call if I ..."
Flynns Moving & Storage
"Arrived 4 hours late. They overcharged for time, damaged a lot of items, and many of my things are missing. 1 decent guy out of the 3 man crew. The office girl was just as bad. Do not hire!"
What to know when moving to Prospect, NY
Prospect at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A small community with a median household income of $46,413 and a renter percentage of just 9.8%.
- The Major Draw:
- Low poverty rate at 0.0% means residents enjoy financial stability.
- The Reality Check:
- Only 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, which may limit access to higher education.
- Commute:
- 0% of residents use public transit, indicating a car-dependent area.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for a median home value of $104,400 if you're looking to buy.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median home value is $104,400, making home ownership relatively affordable.
- The median household income is $46,413, suggesting a modest cost of living.
- With only 9.8% of residents renting, it's a predominantly owner-occupied community.
- Zero percent of commuters use public transit, highlighting a reliance on personal vehicles.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In New York, property crime rates are at 1,816.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 17.4% higher than the national average. Violent crime is at 454.9 per 100,000, 39.8% above the national rate.
- Violent crime: 454.9 per 100k in NY vs. 325.3 nationally, a trend increase of 4.7% since 2022.
- Property crime: 1,816.5 per 100k in NY vs. 1,546.9 nationally, with a trend increase of 4.6% since 2022.
- Notable trend: Homicide rate has decreased by 34.5% since 2022, currently at 2.7 per 100k.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for New York).
Weather & Getting Outside
While climate data is unavailable, there are several nearby parks and outdoor spots to explore.
- Pixley Falls State Park - 4.7 stars (656 reviews)
- Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site - 4.7 stars (177 reviews)
- Wilderness Park - 4.7 stars (163 reviews)
- Trails End Campground and Mobile Home Park - 4.4 stars (124 reviews)
- Maximum Power Park - 4.7 stars (92 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).