Average Cost of Movers in Tampa
Based on the price calculation of 6 reviews, we estimate that a move within Tampa should very roughly cost $1897.
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742 movers in Tampa
Brothers EZ Moving LLC
"Horrible horrible horrible - the WORST moving experience my family and I have ever had - they make a LOT of promises and fall short on almost everything- please read my detailed review on Google . We would strongly NOT recommend for a long distanc..."
"I would give no stars if I could. This company called me the night before my move to push back my time to 11:00 AM versus 9:00 AM as they had an additional move that they had to finish up prior to getting to me. Instead of them showing up or calli..."
"1st, OVERCHARGED for rain delay, while even one mover told us they were actually at another job, yet we were charged 3.5 hours of rain time for 1.5 hours of rain BUT when you try to call to get them to deliver asap, amazingly NO one answers the ph..."
"Davi & Valenti are contractors for Citizens Insurance so I did not have any choice in selecting a moving company when the contents of my home were moved out and put in storage due to a flooding incident. When my furniture was brought back, there w..."
What to know when moving to Tampa, FL
Schools & Higher Ed
In the Tampa area, there are a total of 26 postsecondary institutions, including 25 that provide College Scorecard data. Notable schools include Hillsborough Community College and Keiser University-Tampa. Additionally, 19 institutions are located within Hillsborough County, with 7 more in nearby Pinellas County.
- Hillsborough Community College
- Keiser University-Tampa
- Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa
- Everglades University - Tampa
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED)
Weather & Getting Outside
Hillsborough County receives about 47 inches of rain annually, with 108 rainy days. The summer months account for the majority of this precipitation, totaling 24 inches and featuring 56 rainy days. There are no days of snowfall.
- ZooTampa at Lowry Park: 4.6 stars, 27,657 reviews
- Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park: 4.7 stars, 10,458 reviews
- Philippe Park: 4.8 stars, 5,648 reviews
- Cypress Point Park: 4.5 stars, 6,421 reviews
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online (CDO) + Google Places API (New)
Jobs & the Local Economy
Hillsborough County has an unemployment rate of 4.5% as of December 2025, with a labor force of approximately 818,741. The county employs around 781,853 individuals.
- Unemployment rate: 4.5%
- Employed: 781,853
- Labor force: 818,741
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)
Where do people move from Tampa?
People move long distance from Tampa to popular cities like Chicago IL, Dallas TX and Denver CO.
Popular destinations within Florida include Miami and Orlando.
See all popular local, long distance and international moving routes from Tampa here.