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
"$2000.00 for a 2 mile move that was supposed to include unpacking and installing the beds and furniture. The 2 clowns needed help unloading after showing up hours late and spent half the time smoking cigarettes....total scam artists from Russia."
"I recently moved from Minnesota to Georgia. I used Sky Moving and Storage. STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY!! I wish I would have found this review site first. The pickup went well, but after they have your things and your down payment, it goes into a ..."
"If I could leave zero stars I would. I only hope my review will help others avoid the cluster I dealt with today. I got an estimate from the company, provided them a thorough inventory list, checked the list with the rep (Mark) several times and ..."
"Made 5 appointments with these guys and no one showed up. Then they called us yesterday and said truck was on its way and we needed cash or they would not pick up! Called over 50 times and just got the run around! Total scammers"
"My cross country move started with US Moving Services. They made a lot of empty promises, sold my contract to not one but two other vendors, stored my property for nearly a week before delivering and damaged and lost a lot of items. A racket and a..."
"This company does not actually do the moving themselves. They are just brokers and say anything to seal the deal but then when it comes to your actual move they contract it out and leave you in the dust. I was supposed to have my car and entire h..."
"I hired Empire Moving Group who hired Insync Movers. On Oct 13th our things were picked up. I was told it would take 5-10 business days. Yesterday was the 10th business day. When I called I was told that my things are still here in Michigan and th..."
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.