662 movers in Prospect
The Ideal Move
"My experience with The Ideal Move US DOT#830717, MC#368512, aka Metro Van Lines US DOT#19140, MC#1845 operating on duffy ave, hicksville, ny and in NJ, CT, MA(boston) was so bad, in fact horrible. They stole & damaged my property reboxing what I p..."
Arnoff Moving & Storage
"We contacted the Arnoff company to help move our family 3 weeks in advance. They cancelled due to weather. Instead of rescheduling the next day we had to wait 10 days. We needed to be out of the home we were renting and needed to find another comp..."
E-Z Movers
"1-) The job was subcontracted to a different moving company without my consent and discussion. The persons who came to pick up items did not introduced correctly. I had a contract with E-Z Movers, they were supposed to pick up my items between 08/..."
Great Moving and Packing
"ALERT! BE AWARE! GREAT MOVING has scammed me out of $1,800 in bogus fees. I used them to move from MD to MI. They picked up 3/23/20 in MD. Date of delivery 4/28/20 to MI. When my stuff was en route they called to say the 53' semi could not acce..."
Lyon Moving and Storage
"Speaking from my experience, I would NOT use this company again & highly suggest anyone reading this to find a different moving company. I had Lyon move a couple of my mother’s things from Connecticut to Texas. The estimate & sales pitch was outst..."
Booska Movers
"Incredibly incompetent and disorganized. not only did the person responsible for moving my things into my apartment bring someone else's things the first time, the company lost - or, based off a worker's comments about how "nice" it was before the..."
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).