Jersey City, New Jersey · Moving Companies

The 11 best moving companies in Jersey City, NJ

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

11 firms ranked Updated October 2026

Jersey City's skyline-scale condos and brownstones fuel a constant trades market across the Hudson from Manhattan. Local and long-distance movers handle residential, commercial, and piano or safe moves, packing services and storage typically available.

We indexed 11 moving companies serving Jersey City and surrounding neighborhoods, including Downtown, Journal Square, The Heights. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the moving companies niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of the 11 moving companies listed for Jersey City, 9 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 11 publish a phone number and 5 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Jersey City, NJ and need a moving company, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

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How we rank moving companies in Jersey City

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the moving companies category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

Local conditions

Hiring moving companies in Jersey City: what the local data says

  • 73% of occupied homes in Jersey City are rented and the median rent is $2,182 a month. Renters booking a move or a move-out clean should check what the lease requires and get the quote in writing.
  • Jersey City gets about 51 inches of precipitation a year and about 24 inches of snow, and July is typically the wettest month. Ask a mover how they protect floors, doorways and boxes in rain; the wettest month is when it matters.
  • Jersey City averages about 24 inches of snow a year. Snow slows loading and blocks curb access, so a winter move needs a weather clause in the written quote.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Jersey City, NJ, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Moving Companies around Jersey City

Nearby directories for the same trade: Newark (7 ranked), Elizabeth (3 ranked), Paterson (3 ranked).

Common questions

Moving Companies in Jersey City: quick answers

How are the moving companies in Jersey City ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the moving companies category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best moving company in Jersey City?

Use this list to shortlist two or three moving companies, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a moving company's license in New Jersey?

Licensing in New Jersey runs through the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Before hiring anyone in Jersey City, ask for their New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration number and verify it through the Division of Consumer Affairs license search before signing. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which moving companies serve Jersey City?

This page lists Harrington Moving & Storage, Ample Moving, New Jersey Moving & Storage, Elate Moving, Eagle Van Lines, Alpha Moving & Storage, NJ Dynamic Movers, Excellent Quality Movers, Intense Movers, Man With A Van and Easy Peazy moving company, in ranked order. All of them publish a phone number, so you can call directly.

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What to look for when hiring a moving company in Jersey City

  • Ask for the NJ Public Mover and Warehouseman license. In New Jersey, moving companies need it from the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs. Verify it at the official New Jersey license lookup before signing. A licensed NJ mover must survey your belongings and give a written estimate, and by default only owes $1.00 per pound per article for damage, so check your own insurance for valuables.
  • Written estimates. Any moving company who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A moving company who's done work in Downtown or Journal Square will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

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The moving companies on this page serve all of Jersey City and surrounding areas, including Downtown, Journal Square, The Heights. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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