665 movers in Prospect
General Moving Carriers
"The best movers in the business. I used them for a local move and the whole process was extremely smooth. Moving in NYC is always a pain because of building requirements, but they coordinated everything with my building, were on time and handled a..."
Infinity Moving
"If I could give zero or negative stars I would. First the quote was no where near what we were charged after our stuff was loaded into truck #1. After our belongings were packed and loaded we were told 5-7 business days after it left CA. Well..our..."
United States Moving System, Inc
"The move involved relocating our garage workshop, which contained numerous tools, shelves, and small parts. The movers worked methodically, labeling boxes and organizing all the parts so we could find what we needed later. They even disassembled a..."
Moving Pros Inc
"This company was a scam from the get go! My mother who was moving from Reno, NV to Grants Pass, OR was charged double for what she was quoted, and even worse she was charged even more when they finally arrived with her stuff almost a month later. ..."
NYC Great Movers
"The NYC Great Movers team was great - used them for packing and moving services from one single-family home to another and there were no issues. I can not say about others, but for me, they gave their full effort. I saved so much money by having t..."
Imperial Moving and Storage
"DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY AND DON'T BELIEVE THEIR LIES THAT THERE WON'T BE ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES! I wish I would've read the Yelp reviews prior, but Mario comes off as a friendly and helpful guy. Don't fall for it! I lived in a studio apartment and..."
FlatRate Moving
"We had an incredible experience with FlatRate Movers during our move from Brooklyn to Chappaqua. We have been using FlatRate Movers since 2014, and once again they exceeded our expectations. Adam, our estimator, was professional, responsive, and m..."
Great American Van Lines
"I was very happy with the service they provide me they move me from Nj to Fl the move took about a 10 days movers were great did perfect job they packed for me the all my kitchen and my all house no damages at all very happy from the company an..."
Uber Movers
"Getting a quote was easy. I entered my requirements on their website and got a quote by email. The guys they sent were on time, friendly and good at what they do. They were careful with our things and put them exactly where we asked them to. They ..."
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
"Transparent is GONE and so is your money. The sub-human SCUMBAGS who took it: Jacob Hodgeson, John Devico, Steve Brodie. Your goods are most likely located here: 160 Alabama Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207. If you have the physical capability yoursel..."
A Class Moving
"I hired this company for my move from Washington, D.C. to California, and it turned out to be one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had with a moving service. When I initially spoke to them over the phone, they provided an estimated quote that f..."
TDY Moving & Storage
"TDY did a great job on a complicated recent move hundreds of miles away from Brooklyn. It was a complicated job – – a lot of items, valuable items, heavy items, and a packed apartment. Adam came out, gave me good tips on what to focus on, and give..."
Xtreme Movers
"From Brooklyn, NY to Phoenix, AZ If only I could give Negative 5 Stars. My move was from NY to Phoenix, AZ. They quoted me $3,600 as the move cost. They extorted me to pay $11,000. I have retained legal counsel and representation against thes..."
Vanity Van Lines
"Josh was who i talked to. Quoted me $2900, which i had mention for 800 cu ft and he agreed. 2 day before the move, QA called to confirm what i have which he quoted $6701 for 941 cu ft because josh didn’t put me as 800 cu ft, but 567 which later i ..."
Cannon Moving Company
"One of the best movers in the Capital district, always quick and reliable. Brian and his crew are always on time."
Clark Moving and Storage
"Kevin and his helpers were professional, kind and respectful of my new home. They arrived when they said they would be there so I wasn’t left waiting . Another local carrier delivered the furniture and left it in boxes all over my home even though..."
Ready Relocation Experts
"Unscrupulous business practices! Fraudulent, deceptive, horrible/no customer service! Price quote increased by 3 times. Be aware of cubic feet and not number of rooms. Less than 40 boxes, a mattress and dresser moved and they scammed me out of $40..."
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).