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
"Don Farr Movers stole an entire weight stack from an exercise machine plus additional exercise equipment during a one day move. To add insult to injury their missing items claim policy paid us only a few dozen dollars to what ended up costing us s..."
"They were 5 hours late, damaged several items including expensive furniture and are now non-responsive to calls and emails. Avoid this moving company!!"
"Worst moving experience of our lives! I've moved 7 times in the past 15 years, and Harrison's made this the worst one by far! Every thing started out well when the movers came to pack the house. It fit nicely in one large truck and some into a sma..."
"Mike O'Connor is an excellent salesman. Very good at his job, very friendly and so is his staff UNTIL you have a problem. With that said, he will tell you "anything" you want to hear to get your business. I'm currently going into arbitration with ..."
"They also call themselves "movers norfolk". They were extremely unprofessional I don't know the name of anybody I spoke with. I called twice prior to my move to make sure everything was good to go and both times they said they'd call back and I en..."
"Matthew and Joe were my movers. These 2 guys were absolutely awesome! They were patient. They paid attention to detail. They moved me from my home in Newport News VA to Glen Allen, VA. I did not feel rushed at all. They wanted to make sure I was s..."
"Our furnishings and valuables were packed and placed in their "secure" storage for three weeks until we could move into our new home. During that time a box containing all of my jewelry from the past 40 years valued at $5,800 was either stolen or ..."
"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..."
"Central Moving Systems is affiliated with United Van Lines. I scheduled an estimate and they didn't confirm so I called to confirm and was told that they didn't have an appointment for me. Then the guy showed up at my door. He left information for..."
"Not only did 2 men show up instead of the quoted 3 but they complained the whole time, took lots of breaks on my paid time and then joked later that they had thrown my boxes up and over the balcony when moving me. Do not use this moving company!!!"
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)