Average Cost of Movers in San Jose
Based on the price calculation of 6 reviews, we estimate that a move within San Jose should very roughly cost $901.
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154 movers in San Jose
AMS Bekins
"Avoid this moving company. They lost one of our boxes which happened to have very valuable items. The company takes no responsibility and has built a system to place all the blame on the customer. Upon digging further into their process, I learned..."
Got2Move
"When looking for a rental company, you go to reviews and other people’s experience. This is my experience. My $2000 4 month old Frame TV was smashed somewhere during the move. The owner thinks possibly in transit, but didn’t have an exact answer. ..."
Viking Moving and Storage
"Terrible on all counts: Customer experience, damaged items, storage and final delivery. Do not use, under any circumstances!"
Clutch Moving Company
"This was my first time using movers. Honestly, I don't understand how this company is sitting comfortably at 4.8 stars. The rating made me feel comfortable along with the quote I received, but there was nothing "clutch" about this move or my exper..."
Hollister Moving and Storage
"I contracted with Hollister Moving and Storage to move me from Hollister to Wyoming. Though they ([NAME EDIT]) promised to 'take care' of me, it was absolutely my worst nightmare! They damaged or 'lost' everything that I own(ed). They now refuse t..."
Emerald Moving & Storage
"PLEASE.. PLEASE.. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A MOVING COMPANY PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!! They do not hold their end of the deal at all. I moved from Washington to Michigan and the night prior to my delivery date they were in Kentucky well the d..."
What to know when moving to San Jose, CA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
The crime rates in California show notable trends. For 2025, the annual rate of violent crime is 415.5 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national rate of 325.3. However, this rate has decreased by 17.4% since 2022.
- Violent crime: 415.5 per 100k vs. national 325.3, down 17.4% since 2022
- Property crime: 1,764 per 100k vs. national 1,546.9, down 26.1% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased by 44.9% since 2022, with a current rate of 3.2 per 100k
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for California).
Schools & Higher Ed
Access to education in the region is substantial, with a total of 29 postsecondary institutions available nearby. This includes a variety of options for higher education in Santa Clara County.
- Postsecondary institutions: 29
- With College Scorecard data: 26
- Notable institutions include:
- San Jose State University
- Evergreen Valley College
- San Jose City College
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Santa Clara County experiences an annual precipitation of about 14.2 inches, spread over approximately 45 rainy days. The majority of the rain falls in winter and fall, making it ideal for outdoor activities during the drier summer months.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Computer History Museum (4.7 stars, 7,520 reviews)
- Vasona Lake County Park (4.7 stars, 6,122 reviews)
- Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (4.5 stars, 5,288 reviews)
- Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (4.6 stars, 3,846 reviews)
- Alum Rock Park (4.7 stars, 3,548 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
Jobs & the Local Economy
Santa Clara County has a labor force of about 1,031,459, with 990,643 people employed. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% as of December 2025, reflecting a stable job market.
- Unemployment rate: 4.0% (December 2025)
- Employed: 990,643
- Labor force: 1,031,459
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).
Where do people move from San Jose?
People move long distance from San Jose to popular cities like Boston MA, Dallas TX and Seattle WA.
Popular destinations within California include Los Angeles, San Diego and Sacramento.
Here are other popular long distance destinations:
See all popular local, long distance and international moving routes from San Jose here.
