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
D.W. Ewing Movers and Storage
"In early February of 2015 we hired this company to move our household goods into a rental home. The move was uneventful and everything progress smoothly. had a truck and trailer. Now, in December of 2015 we purchased a house and we contacted D.W...."
Courtesy Moving and Storage
"This company is a subsidiary of Wheaton World Wide. They moved me on August 1, 2018, from Fresno to Vallejo, CA. I purchased Full Value Protection insurance.. I have substantial damage to many pieces of furniture. I have sent photos and requested ..."
The Gentleman Mover
"I was completely happy with David M Krmpotich Inc. They were professional and proficient. Thank you David M Krmpotich, Jess, and the rest of the team! Ann M."
MeatHead Movers
"Avoid this company like Covid. Total scam artists and cons. We were quoted for $1500 by the company before our move. My wife did a in-depth inventory to them of everything to move. She actually padded her estimate with extra boxes so we would be..."
Asap Movers Inc
"Avraham Zano was recently arrested FBI Miami Field Division Florida Moving scammer contact FBI Zano moving scam if you are a victim"
Jack & Jeff Transfer
"My wife and I employed Jeff and Jack Transfer (“JJT”) of Visalia, CA to move our household goods from our Exeter, CA home and to enter them into storage, anticipating a duration (for an overseas assignment) of several years. After our return to th..."
M Spisak & Son
"They never showed to move me, stopped returning my calls, I had made appt weeks in advance. They are so unprofessional it is scary. I understand things coming up, but it is how you handle it, they choose to hide and avoid me. I will post a compl..."
Reliable Moving and Storage
"I hired Reliable to move me from Taft to Bakersfield in July. They were very nice and showed on time moving day. I had them store all my furniture in a garage where it sat until today. We had a short move so decided to do it ourselves. Many, many ..."
Full House Movers
"DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!! Not only did we get charged more than twice the quote, but they lost and STOLE many many of our belongings and refuse to reimburse us, for anything!!! We had to pay prior to them loading and pay prior to them unloading...."
Lightning Van Lines
"A year later we are still finding problems with our move last summer with Lightning Van Lines. They stole personal property, damaged so many of our cherished items, and we still have yet to locate many boxes. The driver encouraged us to just "s..."
Prime Line Van Lines
"I have nothing but good things to say about Prime Line Van Lines. Their movers were professional, efficient and took excellent care of my valuables. Since I had a vast variety of items, they color-coded the boxes and placed the things in their des..."
Brooklyn Moving
"This company helped us move across the state, and we couldn’t be happier with their service. Everything arrived in perfect condition, and the team was very accommodating. If you’re looking for a reliable moving company, look no further than Bro..."
Beacon Van Lines LLC
"This was one of the most convenient moving company’s I’ve ever used, I will definitely recommend these guys to anyone looking to move there house, apartment, condo whatever they get it done efficiently."
American Choice Van Lines
"Our moving experience with American Choice Vanlines was a a total scam and we want to warn everyone of their fraudulent and unethical behavior. We are a military family moving from CA to VA, and were originally quoted $15k for the move. After decl..."
Febex Moving and Storage
"I received my belongings 10 MONTHS after I left my origin state, and this is only because I filed a complaint with FMSCA. This is what was referred to as a hostage load complaint. If you have been a victim of this company, file a complaint here h..."
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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