662 movers in Prospect
FastBreak Movers
"I recently used this company to move my daughter. I had used them before to move her and since that move went well, decided to use them again. It turned out to be an excellent experience. They professionally did everything and we had zero problems..."
Vango Van Lines
"I am not one to write reviews but our experience with VanGo Van Lines, was so frustrating that we hope to save others from such a BAD experience. We were very displeased with their work and feel scammed out of ~$2000.We booked our move with Proud ..."
Dumbo Moving and Storage
"It's unfortunate that I even have to give this company 1 star to write this review. The disrespect I was subjected to on my move day is more in line with a negative 5 review. I am writing about my experience with this company for a move that was s..."
Braha Moving Systems
"Haven’t had a better moving experience. The initial interaction with Andre was flawless - he took into consideration the timing of our move and did everything to work with my schedule. The day of the move - the movers were on time and priced my st..."
Energy Moving
"My move by your company met all of my high expectations. My furniture and belongings arrived in excellent shape. The driver kept in communication with me and was highly organized. Thanks so much for a very positive experience! It was a pleasure to..."
Admiral Van Lines
"I put in a request for quotes through Moving.com as they advertise repeatable companies BUT not even close. It started out well enough. Admiral provided a basic quote through email after some basic questions. I requested an in house quote which th..."
Boost Express Van Lines
"Excellent service! My moving team was incredibly fast and on time. This was also the cheapest service in the city. I requested quotes from 5 sites, and they were about $60 cheaper."
Active Moving Inc
"This company quickly said they could do my job right away and took a deposit. They then strung me along for 2 weeks including no showing for appointments, and finally canceled. Getting my refund (which I did eventually get) was like waiting for mo..."
Transparent International Movers
"This company is a scam. I hired them for a move from Seattle, WA to Germany. I signed the contract tract with them in January 2025, paid the fees by April, and had them pick up my items mid April 2025. They saod it would take up to 16 weeks for my..."
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).
