Average Cost of Movers in Rockville
Based on the price calculation of 5 reviews, we estimate that a move within Rockville should very roughly cost $1764.
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569 movers in Rockville
Sprint Van Lines
"The only good thing about my interaction with this company was my move coordinator, Jenny. The short of it: Avoid at all costs. I'd move an entire house by myself twice before ever considering this company again. The Long: I was having my stuff ..."
Moving USA LLC
"I was pick up in mia. By far the best moving company I ever been with . the men were so professional and accurate . they came in disassemble wrapping up everything loaded the truck and headed to my new home in Tampa . put everything in my new hous..."
Overland Van Lines
"Love Overland Moving. This is our 2nd move with them; could not be happier. They kept in contact as to arrival, even arrived early. The movers were incredible -- there was nothing that could ask for that was out-of-line. I was exhausted by the tim..."
Transit Systems Inc
"TSI is a broker who hired a mover to ship two (2) pieces of furniture (vintage, heirloom, been in the family since mid-1800’s). Once hired I had to initiate all follow-ups. The shipper stripped down the two (2) pieces into eight (8) separate group..."
Golden Gate Relocation LLC
"Please please please go with other moving company. A lot of damages, our sofa, rugs, mattress and many other items were carelessly dragged on the wet ground, computer screen they packed arrived broken along with many other furniture pieces, and th..."
Top Quality Moving Services
"First I would like to note that this company does not even deserve a one star rating, but since it is required to rate the company I had to select at least one star! DO NOT USE TOP QUALITY MOVING SERVICES!! We have moved several times in th..."
BR Movers
"BR Movers provided me an estimate of $887 to move from my townhome to a two bedroom apartment and to take my other items to Cube Storage on Ft. Meade Road in Laurel, MD. I moved in the same development with the storage 10 minutes away. The movers ..."
Alliance Relocation Systems
"My experience with Alliance Relocation Systems have been frustrating to say the least,I moved from Frederick Md to Carrollton Va in the summer of 2014. I had a month od free Storage which was the only thing they honored. They picked up myy furnitu..."
Long Distance Van Lines
"If I could give this company 0 stars, I would. We very mistakenly used Long Distance Van Lines for a move from San Francisco to Chicago in July 2017. They drew us in with a really low estimate for our move (which of course turned out as too good t..."
One Way Van Lines
"Picked up my personal property on June 20, 2022 they didn't deliver until Aug. 1, 2022 after repeated calls and advising them that we were not in Florida the destination of our move. They don't listen and are a rip off charging a 7% credit charge...."
Primeway Movers
"Can't believe this company is still in business..don't trust them!! They will steal, cheat and lie..they don't even honor their measly offers to pay for damaged, stolen and lost property."
Traditional Express Van Lines
"Made the mistake of contracting with a Broker, who in turn sub-contracted our move to Traditional. This was an out-of-state move, including approx. 6-8 months of storage between pick-up and delivery. Long-story short..Traditional is one of the mos..."
Top Movers Corporation
"Late, destroyed quite a bit of my property, and then they turn into a ghost. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvajOF52Q_BuLK0ODmhTz2w."
Earth Relocation
"If I could give zero stars, I would. Choosing EARTHRELO has been the single worst consumer experience of my life. This isn't just a bad moving company; their conduct is a masterclass in negligence and bad faith that has forced me to pursue legal a..."
State to State Relocation
"After a first very poor move the company promise they would rectify problems for the second and final move. The second move was worse than the first. first of all, months in advance, we requested and were promised a specific moving team. This neve..."
Ron's Moving
"The movers themselves were ok. They were friendly and prompt. They worked hard and fast on a hot day so I gave all 4 of them a $20 tip but they forgot to give me my big screen tv so I had to call about that. They did bring it back over at the end ..."
New Jersey Transport
"If I could put zero stars I would. Moved from NH to KY. The guys moving the stuff out of the apartment and into the house were great. However the way they treated our stuff between pickup and drop off is deplorable. Every box was dented, every pie..."
Trucks on Call Moving and Storage
"Company refused to pay for damage claim After giving me the runaround for nine months what I would say is stay clear of this move company they are doing business under many names as I’m told by the attorney generals office are use this company pai..."
Future Van Lines
"The sales guy was very reassuring. Went over everything with him, have updates on items to adjust quote, told me don’t worry about a couple extra boxes, asked about any surprise fees. Did our job and even sold some bigger stuff last minute which w..."
A Few Good Men Moving LLC
"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 ..."
Universal Moving and Storage
"Worst moving company. STAY AWAY !! Short and simple They will rip you off, create problem at every level. Stay away !"
Vista Van Lines
"My wife and I used them to move from VA to CA and it was one of the worst experiences of my life. Everything started off fine in the scheduling of pickup and when they picked up everything it was a nice process. They have us the paperwork of the q..."
Personal Touch Moving Metro Van Lines
"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..."
1-800 Pack Rat
"The worst $10K we have ever spent. Do not trust them! Trust me, I wish I did My research, they will waste your money and destroy months of your preparation, and not lift a finger to help you. They did not deliver as promised, and that forced me ..."
One Nation DC Movers
"One Nation Moving was a terrible experience. I moved 5 times during the last 20 years, therefore this was not my first experience moving, but it was the first time I feel robbed. Based on my previous moving experiences, I was expecting to pay arou..."
What to know when moving to Rockville, MD
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Maryland, the crime rates show some interesting trends. While the state has a property crime rate of 1,817.5 per 100,000 people, which is 17.5% higher than the national average of 1,546.9, the state has seen a slight increase of 5.5% from 2022 to 2025. On the violent crime side, the rate is 351.9 per 100,000, which is 8.2% above the national rate of 325.3, but this has decreased by 18.7% over the same period.
- Violent crime: 351.9 per 100,000 vs. national 325.3, down 18.7% since 2022
- Property crime: 1,817.5 per 100,000 vs. national 1,546.9, up 5.5% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 47.8% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Maryland).
Schools & Higher Ed
Rockville has access to a total of 7 postsecondary institutions within Montgomery County, making it a convenient location for those seeking further education.
- Total postsecondary institutions: 7
- With College Scorecard data: 6
- Notable institutions include Montgomery College and Strayer University-Rockville Campus
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Montgomery County receives about 34.9 inches of precipitation annually, with 107 rainy days each year. You can expect to see around 1.9 inches of snow annually, typically on 13 snowy days. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are several parks nearby to explore.
- Wheaton Regional Park: 4.7 stars, 4,697 reviews
- Black Hill Regional Park: 4.8 stars, 2,430 reviews
- Rock Creek Regional Park: 4.7 stars, 2,234 reviews
- Lake Needwood: 4.8 stars, 1,390 reviews
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Montgomery County, the job market is relatively stable, with an unemployment rate of 3.5% as of December 2025. The total labor force comprises 553,416 individuals, with 534,197 employed.
- Unemployment rate: 3.5%
- Employed: 534,197
- Labor force: 553,416
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).