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
"Please beware of hidden added costs! Sales Rep - James very helpful in the beginning but did not discuss that most deliveries are "shuttled" to another truck for additional charges. The driver of the 18-wheeler truck then had to locate another tru..."
"ALL POINTS MOVING AND STORAGE was supposed to provide moving services on Dec 26 between 9 am and 10 am. They never showed up and when I called them at 11 am, they said they made a mistake and were providing services for a different customer, but w..."
"Moved from VA to NJ. I boxed and measured all of my items and had the exact cubic feet. The supervisor came in and without measuring anything stated he knew we were well over the quoted cubic feet which we weren’t. I was promised it would be deliv..."
"I had found these guys on the Internet with positive reviews. We recently moved locally from a 3BR apartment to a single family home. We hired Metropolitan for both packing and moving. They did a great job with the actual work. The men who did the..."
"I recently moved from Maryland to Missouri in July 2017 to be closer to family. I had not moved in 34 years, so I contacted several moving companies. Western Express sent out a very pleasant gentleman to do the estimate, and the office contact Jam..."
"Buyer Beware! Mark Feinberg, Owner - Don Hott, Mgr/Agent UPDATE! As of 02/18/18 Mr. Feinberg, Owner/manager of Certified..is refusing to work with us to resolve this matter through the BBB, the MD Attorney General's Arbitration Program for Cons..."
"Really poor. Several items were lost in a move from the US to the UK - notably two large sofas. Having moved several times over the years, this is the first time I've had real problems with the moving company. First off, two expensive sofas have j..."
"Bad experience, review is in negative, cheaters, threatening people, brooked my stuff, verbally abusing, Save your family guys, from these persons. I hired "Ellicott City and movers" and they gave the contract to Mega Moving Service. They broke ..."
"If you want to be ripped off use this company. I was given an estimate for moving cross country. It was one of 3 estimates and within $500 of two bigger companies so I booked it. Three movers showed up to my home to pack my 2900 square foot home. ..."
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)