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
EHM Moving
"If I could rate them less than one I would. Worst experience ever tried to change quote even after confirmation text. When I copied text their quote back to them then I received a ranting maniac cursing and threatening me telling he had my inform..."
West Coast Moving Company
"This Company is horrible and dishonest. Third and last quote was given to me after everything was loaded in the truck en route to Fl.. I was asked to tip workers $300. My furniture arrived late and the boxes were in bad conditions and opened. My f..."
Wrapid-Up Moving
"Hired [NAME EDIT] and his "company", Wrapid Up Moving and they destroyed so many of my belongings and lied to my face about it. They didn't bring enough packing materials and Angel took long breaks to "get materials" but he was just getting fast f..."
Birch Circle Moving
"I used Birch Circle Movers to move over six years ago. At that time, the owner was professional and his crew was excellent. I paid someone from his team to pack my kitchen and moved the next day. Unfortunately, my move on October 14th didn't nearl..."
Preferred Movers
"Worst experience ever! We hired them trying to support local a family business, which are also more affordable; however, this time was a very costly decision for us, not only in terms of money, but also in terms of time, effort and stress. Sinc..."
Father and Son Movers
"Dealing with this company was a terrible experience. The mover did not complete the move. Instead, part way through, he said he had another job to do and would return in a day and a half. When he returned (later than promised), he insisted I pay h..."
California Moving Systems
"I seriously suspect the ratings I see for California Moving Systems on various sites as my extremely poor customer service experience was not an anomaly. We used CMS to complete a move from California to Florida and we couldn't have received worst..."
Muscles for Moving
"Hi. Muscles for moving stole all my stuff. I contacted BBB. And they did nothing. I had things over 30 years and some where when I was a kid. My mother was there paid them my money. TI them. Someone said it be nice to tip there. The owner lie abou..."
Fuller Moving Service
"Beware!!!! I would seriously caution anyone on using this company for their moving needs because They engage in very unethical business practices such as the following: 1. We were quoted an estimated price for our belongings that was much heavier ..."
House To Home Moving
"I only review when a business provides me with an exceptional experience that I take the time to review them. Unfortunately this time I am writing a review for on ongoing exceptionally negative experience. A little background on how and why w..."
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.
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