662 movers in Prospect
Liffey Van Lines
"I would not hire Liffey Van Lines again. Liffey packed and moved my effects with so little concern that it saw to stacking heavy items on top of items clearly marked as fragile, doing damage to containers and contents, knocked a leg off of an anti..."
Capital City Movers
"Amazing service! We are so pleased with this company. Their full packing service was incredible! Very professional, transparent and efficient. We will definitely use their services again in the future."
True State Moving Services
"I was promised by Frank Diaz that they would take great care wrapping and protecting my furniture. But two sofas came with grease stains on the edges and a wood cabinet came with a huge scratch on its side. Then, True State refused to deal with my..."
Atlantic Xpress Movers
"They underestimated my move purposely to win the contract and then sold it to another mover. These guys are brokers not movers. Upon discovering that they had underbid, and then knowingly sold to another mover who in the end was going to charge me..."
Empire Movers
"This was the letter I sent them. I just thought I’d provide some feedback to your company regarding Chris who wrote up my contract with Empire Moving. You can consider this email a formal complaint. On June 10th, I received the estimate below fr..."
Movers Choice Van Lines
"They did a great job. All went well. Pleased with the service and will hire them again. Movers choice did what they said they would. Price was great and service better."
Lift NYC
"If there was a way to give below star rating I would sadly- and let me emphasize I am not a serial online reviewer, I am not an angry, ill-intended, difficult individual and I have a very busy life. I commissioned the services of this company, at ..."
USA Logistics
"Transport of my Kubota BX25 I contacted another transport company but their communication was terrible and they were on the BBB site and then I found USA Logistics who was accredited with a 5.0/5.0 rating . I called and talked to Blaese who was ..."
Reliable Van & Storage
"I had my things moved from NY to Delaware and the crew were great and polite, they came on time both loading and unloading. From the beginning Deidre and Jessica were both great till the end. Jessica even called to check about the moving . I am pl..."
Simply Moving LLC
"This is a super frustrating review to write. I've used Simply Moving twice and the first time had no issues. It went so well that I booked them for my next move two years later. I hired them to pack and move everything from my one bedroom apartmen..."
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).