205 movers in Spartanburg
Move Myrtle Beach LLC
"If I could give this company and especially its owner a negative 5 I would! Damaged items were not reported to insurance carrier after our official claim was made to the owner of MMB. Brand new in box small appliances were taken from their storage..."
Lawrence Transportation Systems
"Charged me a full months of permanent storage even though my items where in storage less then the 30 days. Will not refund me the remaining days. Think long and hard before hiring this company to do your move. Would rather go through the hassle of..."
Affordable Movers of Middle Georgia LLC
"I used Affordable movers on 10/29/16. I have moved several times but this was my first time using Affordable Movers. This was the worst moving experience I ever had. I was told by the owner or manager it would be best to have three men at $110.00 ..."
Coastal Moving and Storage
"So we had a military move with this company. And let me tell you, it was a horror movie scene. 1) items that were set aside (newborn items) and were not suppose to be packed (we instructed about it), were packed. It was newborn items crucial for ..."
American Moving and Storage
"Do not use this company. They had me take off work early to meet them at my house for an accurate estimate so they could see what they would be moving. They never showed, they never called, they wouldn’t answer or didn’t return my voicemail. I tal..."
David and Goliath Moving
"Damaged/lost $935 of our property. Pick up/packing people did a good job. The character who delivered the property was alone. We were told 2 people were to deliver our property. Truck was old and beat. Driver spoke limited English (possibly Iraqi)..."
What to know when moving to Spartanburg, SC
Spartanburg at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community where 37.1% of residents rent and the median household income is $56,606.
- The Major Draw:
- Median gross rent is $1,126, which is relatively affordable.
- The Reality Check:
- An 18.7% poverty rate may be a concern for some.
- Commute:
- Only 0.1% use public transit, indicating a car-dependent area.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for $1,126/month in rent.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $1,126, while the median home value is $200,800, making homeownership a significant investment.
- 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, indicating a moderately educated community.
- The poverty rate stands at 18.7%, which could impact local services and amenities.
- With 37.1% renters, the area has a mix of homeowners and renters.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
The state-level crime rates show a significant decline in both violent and property crime over recent years.
- Violent crime rate in South Carolina is 384.8 per 100,000, which is 18.3% higher than the national average of 325.3.
- Property crime rate is 1,698.2 per 100,000, exceeding the national average of 1,546.9 by 9.8%.
- Notably, the homicide rate has decreased by 40.1% since 2022, currently at 6.4 per 100,000.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for South Carolina).
Weather & Getting Outside
While specific climate data is unavailable, there are several parks and outdoor spots for leisure activities nearby.
- Big Air Trampoline Park - 4.7 stars (3,635 reviews)
- Cleveland Park - 4.6 stars (2,458 reviews)
- Tyger River Park - 4.8 stars (2,198 reviews)
- Croft State Park - 4.7 stars (1,856 reviews)
- Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve - 4.8 stars (1,753 reviews)
Source: Google Places API.
