Reviewed movers in Richmond
"Do not use this company. They had me take off work early to meet them at my house for an accurate estimate so they could see what they would be moving. They never showed, they never called, they wouldn’t answer or didn’t return my voicemail. I tal..."
"I recently moved from Maryland to Missouri in July 2017 to be closer to family. I had not moved in 34 years, so I contacted several moving companies. Western Express sent out a very pleasant gentleman to do the estimate, and the office contact Jam..."
"DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!! My Daughter exited her military post in DC over a month ago. the Air Force designated this company to be their option for service when moving to another state. We have been waiting for her stuff to arrive from this "movin..."
"Really poor. Several items were lost in a move from the US to the UK - notably two large sofas. Having moved several times over the years, this is the first time I've had real problems with the moving company. First off, two expensive sofas have j..."
"Disgraceful doesn't even come close to describing the 'professionalism' of this company. Right off the bat, I was charged $75 for a deposit. I was securing a slot, so no problem. However, I received no receipt despite the charge. Fast forw..."
"My husband and I hired a moving company to move us. I explained to the customer service rep we live in a 1 bedroom apartment and will be moving to a house. We will need to make a stop to retrieve more items that are being stored rather than just o..."
"Please beware of hidden added costs! Sales Rep - James very helpful in the beginning but did not discuss that most deliveries are "shuttled" to another truck for additional charges. The driver of the 18-wheeler truck then had to locate another tru..."
"ALL POINTS MOVING AND STORAGE was supposed to provide moving services on Dec 26 between 9 am and 10 am. They never showed up and when I called them at 11 am, they said they made a mistake and were providing services for a different customer, but w..."
"Moved from VA to NJ. I boxed and measured all of my items and had the exact cubic feet. The supervisor came in and without measuring anything stated he knew we were well over the quoted cubic feet which we weren’t. I was promised it would be deliv..."
"I would rate this company 0 stars if given the option. I had numerous issues with them throughout the entire move process: 1. The day before the move, my rep told me a different crew had been assigned to my move. I expressed concern about their p..."
What to know when moving to Richmond, VA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Virginia, the overall crime rates show a downward trend. The violent crime rate is 203.3 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national average of 325.3. Property crime also sees a decline at a rate of 1346.3 per 100,000, compared to the national rate of 1546.9.
- Violent crime: 203.3 per 100k vs. national 325.3, down 15.2% since 2022
- Property crime: 1346.3 per 100k vs. national 1546.9, down 22% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased by 43.2% since 2022, now at 4.2 per 100k
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Virginia).
Schools & Higher Ed
Richmond has access to a variety of educational institutions, providing options for residents in the area. There are a total of 21 postsecondary institutions nearby, with 19 offering College Scorecard data.
- Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
- Union Presbyterian Seminary
- J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
- Empire Beauty School-Richmond
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Richmond experiences an average of 40.3 inches of rain each year, spread over 103 rainy days. Snowfall is minimal, averaging only 0.9 inches annually with about 7 days of snow. For outdoor enthusiasts, several parks and recreational areas are available.
- Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - 4.8 stars (10,135 reviews)
- Science Museum of Virginia - 4.7 stars (5,553 reviews)
- Rockwood Park - 4.6 stars (3,310 reviews)
- Children's Museum of Richmond - 4.6 stars (2,776 reviews)
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online + Google Places API.