Reviewed movers in Richmond
"I was only moving an apartment with maybe 7 large pieces of furniture, so this was considered a "small" move. However, not only did the movers put dents in my dry wall, scratch up walls, put rips in my couches, beat up all my furniture (dresser, t..."
"This company will send you a low quote to get themselves in the door. They ask for pictures and video of all that you are asking them to do. They claim everything is included in the quote price; it's not. After completion of the job the so called ..."
"On 4/30/2012, Metro Van Lines performed a moved for me from my home to a private Storage Unit. Unfortunately, I was over charged for your service. Metro Van Lines did not perform the service well because several items were left behind and unpacke..."
"Worst moving company. STAY AWAY !! Short and simple They will rip you off, create problem at every level. Stay away !"
"This company is the worst moving company ever. I have moved 9 times in 25 years and this is by far my worst experience. At pick up they rushed the packing and stuffed my clothes without care into the garment boxes, my shoes were packed one on top ..."
"I just called to get a quote and the man I spoke with on the phone was extremely aggressive and made me uncomfortable. He kept telling me I couldn’t find better business than him. Felt like he was aggressively harassing me. Yuck."
"I was moving from Maryland to North Carolina and Topline was able to accommodate picking up my things on fairly short notice. The moving crew themselves were very nice, professional, and careful. One major red flag was they wrapped things of mine ..."
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.