454 movers in Richmond
Magellan Van Lines
"My original bid was for $1900. The company claims they have a 10 day cancellation policy, but they do not call you 10 days in advance with the final quote and dimensions of the items you are moving. The final quote was double the original. I had t..."
Antique Transport Co
"Worst shipping outfit I've ever dealt with. They give you nothing but the run around, excuses and unreturned emails. Forget about trying to get a response from them or a committment to deliver, they will not do it. They have an F rating from the B..."
Next stop movers
"WORST MOVING EXPERIENCE EVER. I ACTUALLY THINK THESE GUYS ARE SCAMMERS. 1. They only sent 1 guy to move an 8 room house 2. The truck they sent was too small, and we needed to throw out 2K of our stuff! 3. They charged 1,200 for 2 weeks of stora..."
L&J Moving and Storage
"We have moved no fewer than 10 times within the past 25 years — all with reputable moving companies. This moving company, without a doubt, was the worst mover we have ever used and I warn all those considering using this mover to stay away. Highli..."
Philadelphia Movers
"Won't use them again. 1 bedroom unit 2 pieces had to be taken down the steps. The movers decided to milk to clock. It took them 5 hours to complete a move that should've been 3 hours top (Note I worked in this industry for years). 1 of the movers ..."
Centurion Movers LLC
"I've moved many, many times, mostly across states, and Centurion was the worst moving company I've ever hired. At first, they seemed very professional. But my first clue should have been that the quote was too high - they were charging me for two ..."
Jensen Movers & Storage, Inc.
"We moved from Fl to MO and went over every aspect of the move. They understood the month or so it would take before we were ready to accept delivery of our belongings and we were provided a quote of approx $13K. Ended up paying them about $27K to ..."
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.
