228 movers in Schaumburg
Midway Moving & Storage
"Our experience with this moving company was beyond disastrous. From start to finish, they caused extensive damage to our belongings and displayed an appalling lack of professionalism. First and foremost, George, the head of operations, was incred..."
Burrows Moving & Storage
"Previously used Burrows when the company was managed by Dersu Burrows (2014). Great service at that time. Most recently, Sep, 2019, had horrible experience. Under new management. No good inventory method used. Items lost, never returned. Antique g..."
On Time Moving Express Inc
"My move was from WA state to Texas. It took On Time Moving Express Inc 30 days to deliver my household goods to Texas. When they finally arrived, my boxes and creates were covered in rat urine and feces. Also, some of my furniture arrived broken..."
Pickens Kane Moving & Storage
"If you want to have the worst moving experience of your life, go with this company. Otherwise, stay away. We were moving from Chicago to NYC with 2 small kids, so I was very thoughtful to choose the right company. The sales person Jennifer Smi..."
Federal Companies
"This company gave me an estimate for my moved based on weight and distance. The person who did the walking estimate made asumptions that were wrong; the pick up of an additional storage place 10 mins from my place became a 3 1/2 hr worth of overti..."
Relocation Group Livingston International
"My complaint is mainly on the driver who transported my car to California and lost the document that showed my car was cleared at the US custom and border. I contacted Phil Mathiesen at Livingston numerous times, this guy was rude, and a big liar...."
Aaron Bros Moving System, Inc.
"I had a 2mi local move out of a studio. The movers came with a very tall truck complained about not being able to go under viaduct. Actually that gave them time to go through my belongings. The estimate was inflated by 100% I could not pay the ..."
Big O Movers and Storage Inc
"Big O movers moved me a day later that I was suppose to move because someone dropped the ball on my original date Sunday September 6, 2020. I was quoted 120 an hour and when they got there it was 150 an hour, I couldn’t dispute it because I was al..."
Transport USA Inc
"This company uses other companies to ship things. I told them the weight of my stuff, and they gave me an estimate for the price based on the probably volume. On moving day, the volume was 3 times what they had estimated, and they wanted to charge..."
What to know when moving to Schaumburg, IL
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Illinois, the overall crime rates have shown some improvement in recent years. The state has a property crime rate of 1,549 per 100,000 people, which is slightly higher than the national rate of 1,547. However, from 2022 to 2025, the property crime rate decreased by 16.1%. Violent crime also decreased significantly, with a state annual rate of 245.7 per 100,000, which is 24.5% lower than the national average of 325.3. This trend includes a notable 45.7% drop in robbery rates since 2022.
- Violent crime: 245.7 per 100k vs. national 325.3, down 28.7% since 2022
- Property crime: 1,549 per 100k vs. national 1,547, down 16.1% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased by 52.6% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Illinois).
Schools & Higher Ed
Schaumburg has access to 76 postsecondary institutions in the surrounding area, with 69 of those institutions providing data through College Scorecard. The majority of these schools are located in Cook County, ensuring that residents have various educational opportunities nearby.
- Postsecondary institutions: 76
- With College Scorecard data: 69
- Nearby institutions include Adler University, American Academy of Art College, and Chicago State University.
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Cook County receives approximately 18.7 inches of precipitation annually, spread over about 45 rainy days. The spring season accounts for 6.2 inches of that total, while summer sees about 9.7 inches. Snow is virtually absent, with no recorded snow days.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Millennium Park (Rating: 4.8, 91,508 reviews)
- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Rating: 4.7, 34,541 reviews)
- Field Museum (Rating: 4.7, 29,976 reviews)
- Lincoln Park (Rating: 4.7, 20,858 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
Jobs & the Local Economy
In December 2025, Cook County had an unemployment rate of 4.6%, with 1,261,332 employed individuals out of a labor force of 2,741,497. The job market here shows a stable employment landscape, which can be beneficial for those considering a move.
- Unemployment rate: 4.6%
- Employed: 2,616,332
- Labor force: 2,741,497
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).
