156 movers in Summerville
Movers and Groovers
"We hired Ron Fulmer and his company Movers and Groovers in 2015, and during our move one of his employees stole close to $10,000 in jewelry and family heirlooms; this employee methodically selected and pocketed more than a dozen items from two hou..."
Nationwide Moving
"On Approximately April 27th, I had spoken with Alison from Nationwide moving company and she gave me a quote of 1379.00 for me to move my already packed belongings from GA to CA. Half of the money was to be paid on first trip and the rest would be..."
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 ..."
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..."
Smith Dray Line Movers of Blythewood
"December 2017 we hired Smith Dray Line Movers of Blythewood, SC to pack, store and move our belongings. Our story is unbelievable, long and complicated so trust us when we say Beware! Our biggest regret is using this company! My husband rese..."
Cherokee Moving and Storage
"This company (Steven’s, Northwest and/or Cherokee moving and Storage, all related and of Burlington, Washington, may be ok for a local move, but I think interstate moves are over their heads. I was assured that this company would move our belongin..."
Five Star Moving Incorporated
"The guys came in asking and making it known they wanted to be tipped. This was my first experience with a moving company n my cousin paid them to move me. They came in looking around and mostly complaining they were hungry. They didn’t know how t..."
A & M Friendly Movers
"These guys backed into my garage moving my neighbor then tried to pull forward and DID more damage. Owner was very friendly the first time I called but has since tried to talk over me every time I called. Not a contractor to be seen as I agreed to..."
Bruce's Transfer
"Very disappointed in their customer service as they refuse to repair damages that occurred during the move to my dresser. The dresser started with four functioning, attached legs, and now it only has three functioning, attached legs. They tried to..."
Carolina Moving Solutions LLC
"Carefully count and inspect your own boxes if they pack them. Inspect them before they are sealed and count them loading and unloading. They will also underfill boxes and charge the full amount. They will significantly inflate the numbers of boxes..."
Your Moving Company
"DON'T USE THIS MOVING COMPANY!! They are THE WORST!! I just hired them to move a bedroom furniture from Norridge to Palos Hills. The movers were not properly equipped to move the furniture, no Dolly's, straps or anything. I was given an estimate o..."
Happy Wheels Moving LLC
"The business model of this company is to scam their customers. Same experience as other reviews posted here: We hired InterstateMovingandRelocation because it had good reviews, but without consulting us they subcontracted Happy Wheels. Two Russian..."
Atlant Moving 1987
"I definitely would not recommend using Atlant Moving. I called to ask which day the movers would be at my house and the general manager went off on me and threatened to cancel my move. Then they broke my 65 inch Samsung TV in the move. I have file..."
What to know when moving to Summerville, SC
TL;DR: Summerville at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A population of 56,979 with 29.9% holding a bachelor's degree and a renter percentage of 21.2%.
- The Major Draw:
- The median household income is $82,194, which is relatively high for the area.
- The Reality Check:
- The poverty rate is 11.5%, indicating some economic challenges.
- Commute:
- Only 0.1% of residents use public transit, making it a car-dependent area.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for a median rent of $1,220 per month.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- The median gross rent is $1,220, which suggests reasonable rental pricing.
- The median owner-occupied home value is $303,400, indicating a stable housing market.
- With a population of 56,979 and a 29.9% bachelor's degree rate, the community is fairly educated.
- The poverty rate stands at 11.5%, reflecting some economic diversity.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In South Carolina, property crime has a state annual rate of 1,698.2 per 100,000, which is 9.8% higher than the national rate of 1,546.9. Violent crime is at 384.8 per 100,000, exceeding the national average of 325.3 by 18.3%.
- Violent crime: 384.8 per 100k vs. national 325.3, with a 23% decrease since 2022.
- Property crime: 1,698.2 per 100k vs. national 1,546.9, with a 27.9% decrease since 2022.
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 40.1% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for South Carolina).
Weather & Getting Outside
For outdoor activities, there are several parks nearby that residents enjoy.
- North Charleston Wannamaker County Park - 4.7 stars (3,865 reviews)
- Gahagan Park - 4.6 stars (2,087 reviews)
- Azalea Park - 4.7 stars (1,854 reviews)
- Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site - 4.7 stars (937 reviews)
- Central Creek Park - 4.8 stars (458 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).