Movers in Paramount — Flat-Rate, Insured, No Hidden Fees
SE LA County industrial and residential mix — 710 freeway access, working-class neighborhoods, flat efficient moves.
Moving in Paramount: what we handle for you
Paramount sits at the eastern edge of the South Bay influence area, closer in character to the Southeast LA County industrial corridor than the beach cities to the west. Its residential neighborhoods — predominantly modest single-family homes and apartments along Rosecrans and Alondra — are easy moving territory: flat streets, good truck access, minimal parking complications.
The 710 freeway runs along the city's western edge, connecting directly to Long Beach to the south and East LA to the north. Moves in Paramount are frequently combined with Long Beach, Lynwood, or Compton stops on the same day.
This is working-class Southeast LA County at its most functional — no unusual logistical complications, predictable access, and the same licensed crews and rates as every other city we serve.
Paramount by the numbers
| Governed by | City of Paramount (Los Angeles County) |
|---|---|
| Population | 52,050 |
| Homes owned / rented | 43.0% / 57.0% |
| Housing type | 52.7% single-family · 9.0% in 2–4 unit buildings · 28.3% in 5+ unit buildings · 9.9% mobile homes |
| Median year built | 1971 |
| Median home value | $533,700 |
| Median rent paid | $1,875 a month, utilities included |
| Moved in the past year | 4.9% of residents (LA County: 9.2%) |
| Speak Spanish at home | 64.0% (LA County: 37.6%) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter.
The housing is mixed — 52.7% single-family houses and 28.3% of homes in buildings with five or more units — so we confirm stairs, elevators and parking at both addresses when we quote. People stay put here: only 4.9% of residents moved in the past year (LA County: 9.2%), so a move here is often out of a long-held home, with years of belongings to pack. Se habla español: 64.0% of residents speak Spanish at home, and so do most of our crews.
Services available in Paramount
Paramount moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move in Paramount?
A 1-bedroom in Paramount runs $330–$440 with Best Movers LA (2 movers at $88/hr) and a 2-bedroom $576–$832 with 3 movers. Best Movers LA bills the quoted rate, with no fuel or stair surcharges added at the door.
Does Best Movers LA combine Paramount moves with other SE LA County cities?
Yes — Paramount, Lynwood, Compton, and South Gate are frequently combined on the same day.
How far is Paramount from Long Beach?
About 6 miles south via the 710 — 10–15 minutes.
Access, parking and permits in Paramount
Paramount is its own city, so a curb reservation for the moving truck goes through the City of Paramount, not LADOT. We confirm its current form, fee and notice period for your date.
Paramount sits about 15 road miles south-east of Downtown LA, but the crew’s trip to you never appears on the bill: California’s double drive time rule charges only the leg between your two addresses, counted twice. At $88/hr for two movers, our most common runs from Paramount add:
| From Paramount to | Actual drive | Billed (doubled) | Added at $88/hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellflower | 3 mi · about 10 min | 20 min | $29 |
| Lakewood | 4 mi · about 10 min | 20 min | $29 |
| Artesia | 6 mi · about 12 min | 24 min | $35 |
| San Pedro | 17 mi · about 34 min | 68 min | $100 |
No fuel surcharge, mileage or call-out fee is added on top.
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