260 movers in Rowlett
"If you want your furniture to be broken definitely use these guys. You would think since they’re the mayflower operation they would be good. Please don’t think that worst moving company I have ever seen stored my stuff for one month in Dallas dama..."
"Triple Crown Moving and Storage never answers the phone nor returns calls. You were hired (and paid good money) to move me from central TX to Southern OK (less than a 7 hour drive) You had my household less than 2 days, I had items lost and brok..."
"We were lied to, extorted and threatened.... Please If you love your family and your belongings, just find another company. They charged us twice as much as they estimated the move to cost. They didn't give us this number until they had all our b..."
"FMS moved us in June 2013. It was a local move from storage units to our new home. They damaged several big ticket items and in a few cases lied about the damage. When they promised to have a few of the items repaired and replaced, it took over 6 ..."
"Absolutely horrible moving company. Save yourself the massive headache and hassle, and spare your furniture from massive damage. I had originally used them for a long distance move which went great. So I decided to hire them again for 2 additional..."
"I will say the only good thing about this company is the driver/head mover we had named Robert. The entire move was a complete disaster. Rent a U-Haul and move yourself before using this company."
What to know when moving to Rowlett, TX
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Texas, the crime rates show some significant trends. The violent crime rate is 345.5 incidents per 100,000 residents, which is slightly higher than the national average of 325.3. However, this represents a decrease of 21.8% from 2022. Property crime is more prevalent at a rate of 1,797.7 per 100,000, which is 16.2% higher than the national average of 1,546.9, but has also seen a decrease of 23.1% since 2022.
- Violent crime: 345.5 per 100k vs. national 325.3, down 21.8% since 2022
- Property crime: 1,797.7 per 100k vs. national 1,546.9, down 23.1% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 35.1% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Texas).
Schools & Higher Ed
Rowlett has access to a total of 7 postsecondary institutions in the nearby area, all located within Dallas County. This includes a mix of universities and vocational schools, providing various options for higher education.
- ABC Beauty Academy - Richardson, TX
- Amberton University - Garland, TX
- Dallas Institute of Funeral Service - Dallas, TX
- Graduate America College - Garland, TX
- Hands on Therapy - Mesquite, TX
- Texas Barber College - Branch Campus #2 - Dallas, TX
- West Coast University-Texas - Richardson, TX
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Though specific climate data is unavailable, Rowlett features several well-rated parks and outdoor spots that are perfect for outdoor activities. Here are some places worth visiting:
- Breckinridge Park - 4.7 stars (1,992 reviews)
- Harry Myers Park - 4.7 stars (1,929 reviews)
- Rowlett Creek - Dallas County Nature Preserve - 4.6 stars (1,126 reviews)
- Spring Creek Forest Preserve - 4.6 stars (924 reviews)
- Springfield Park - 4.5 stars (837 reviews)
- Palos Verdes Lake Park - 4.7 stars (795 reviews)
- Lakeside Park South - 4.6 stars (707 reviews)
- Olde City Park - 4.7 stars (683 reviews)
- Pecan Grove Park - 4.7 stars (656 reviews)
- Rowlett Community Park - 4.5 stars (574 reviews)
- Yellowjacket Park - 4.7 stars (559 reviews)
- Paddle Point Park - 4.6 stars (493 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).