662 movers in Prospect
Joyce Van Lines
"If you are moving DO NOT use Joyce van lines! I lost multiple items with at least 10 items with major damage. Their customer service is nonexistent. They give you NON BINDING ESTIMATES. What this means once the move is complete they charge what th..."
Peter Ferraro Moving & Storage
"WORST experience I’ve had with movers in 20 YEARS!! To put things into perspective, I’ve lived in 4 countries and 7 states and have dealt with over a dozen moving companies over the years. When it came to customer service, this company was horrend..."
Best Coast Van Lines LLC
"This company is a scam. Low balled the initial price nobody came out to give us a real estimate. on the day of the move they came 7 hours late and then told us we needed more cash or wouldn't do the move. they had 3 guys but the manager didn't lif..."
Budget Truck Rental
"I became fascinated with the service provided by the Budget. I moved from Ohio to Michigan renting a truck from the Budget which was the most cheapest of all that I found. And the service..I love it very much. No any worries if you drop the truck ..."
COCO moving and deliveries
"RIGHT OF REPLY my name is George from COCO MOVING AND DELIVERIES, really I don't understand what happen with this person that write something wrong about the job that we did for her, is an pity this lady think like that.. first the AGREEMENT that..."
Preferred Relocation
"This was the absolute worst moving experience of our lives. We have been moved several times over the past 20 years, but Preferred Relocation was by far the worst. Some "low lights" are as follows: 1. They arrived late, EVERY single day of the 4-..."
Fragile Moving
"We hired this moving company (New Leaf) who contracts with other companies and assigned us to a company called Fragile Moving. This company is anything but Fragile. We were moving from NYC to FL. We were told 15 days max. It was a little longer. W..."
American Pro Movers
"Absolute scam & theft. Of course wish I could provide negative stars. Picked up everything I own on morning of Wednesday, Oct. 30. Was assured it was a same-day delivery (which I paid for) for afternoon Wednesday, Oct 30. Items already on the ..."
US Moving Enterprises Inc
"Short version: We contracted a move from NY to PA 2 months before the move date. They inquired about # of rooms, furniture, etc. They gave us a quote which we signed off on. The day the movers came they DOUBLED the PRICE without ever checking th..."
Cube Moving & Storage
"I have moved across the country without having anything broken, but this company broke furniture and family heirlooms on a local move, had a mover walk off the job because of a dispute with the supervisor, refused to give me documents requested in..."
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).