By Vince Sanders
Updated: Aug 19, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Editor
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
453 movers in Sterling
"This company is the worst moving company ever. I have moved 9 times in 25 years and this is by far my worst experience. At pick up they rushed the packing and stuffed my clothes without care into the garment boxes, my shoes were packed one on top ..."
"Please if u see this review don't get this company Das Moving LLC, the owner Aykhan Rasullu got a double payment for one service in the dirty way he can. I paid for the service and then he got a payment from the delivery company where I sent the ..."
"Wish I could give zero stars. During our move we had damage to our previous home as well as several items… including beds that were incorrectly taken apart and put back together. One collapsed on the first night! I even paid for the additional in..."
"This company destroyed my sofas. Chairs, hot tub And much more . They demanded extra money before they would deliver my furniture. On the First load half my furnishings were missing . I called the police to try to get the demanded money back A..."
"I was moving from Maryland to North Carolina and Topline was able to accommodate picking up my things on fairly short notice. The moving crew themselves were very nice, professional, and careful. One major red flag was they wrapped things of mine ..."
"First, let me say that their 3-man crew (Jesse, Percy & Darrell) were the very best moving crew we've ever had -- very professional, hard-working & personable with not a single incident of damage. We would give THEM 5 stars. The reason for the low..."
"I witnessed a crew from this company yell at staff at a condominium and a resident who was using the loading dock with them. They also flaunted mask wearing protocols of the building. You should find another moving company to do business with."
What to know when moving to Sterling, VA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
The crime rates in Virginia show a lower incidence of both violent and property crimes compared to national averages. Over the past few years, property crime has decreased by 22 percent, while violent crime has dropped by 15.2 percent.
- Violent crime: 203.3 per 100k vs. national average of 325.3, a 15.2 percent decrease since 2022
- Property crime: 1346.3 per 100k vs. national average of 1546.9, a 22 percent decrease since 2022
- Burglary: 86 per 100k, 55.6 percent lower than the national average
- Homicide: 4.2 per 100k, slightly below the national average
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE)
Schools & Higher Ed
In Sterling, there is access to nearby educational institutions, with one higher education option available in the vicinity.
- Postsecondary institutions: 1
- With College Scorecard data: 1
- Named institution: Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, VA
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED)
Weather & Getting Outside
Loudoun County experiences an annual precipitation of about 33.1 inches, with 104 rainy days each year. Snowfall is minimal, averaging just 1.2 inches annually. This climate supports a range of outdoor activities throughout the year.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Ida Lee Park Recreation Center - 4.7 stars (1,044 reviews)
- Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park - 4.8 stars (539 reviews)
- Pev's Paintball & Airsoft Park - 4.5 stars (925 reviews)
- Leesburg Animal Park - 4.4 stars (1,467 reviews)
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online (CDO), Google Places API (New)