Onslow County is defined in large part by Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River, and that shapes almost everything about how moves happen here, tighter timelines, families arriving from and departing to bases around the country, and a rental and housing market that turns over more often than most. Big Green Box Moving works with both military and civilian families throughout the county, from Jacksonville's core out to smaller coastal communities like Swansboro and Holly Ridge.
About The Area
Roughly 40% of Onslow County Schools students come from military families, and the district offers intra- and out-of-district transfer options specifically to help families navigate PCS moves without disrupting a school year mid-stream. Jacksonville itself has grown well beyond its military-town reputation, with a revitalized downtown and a broader economy that now includes healthcare, retail, and small business alongside the base. Swansboro, at the county's eastern edge along the White Oak River, keeps a more historic, small-town coastal character.
schools & family info
Onslow County Schools serves the entire county with a large network of elementary, middle, and high schools, many with specific instructional focuses (STEM, IB, and others), and a district structure built around accommodating the frequent moves that come with a large military population.
Things To do
The Lejeune Memorial Gardens and Beirut Memorial honor the base's history, and Hammocks Beach State Park near Swansboro offers a passenger ferry to Bear Island, an undeveloped barrier island with pristine beach and no vehicle access. Onslow Pines Park and Hines Farm Park and Stable add trails and green space closer to Jacksonville, and the county's proximity to both Topsail Island and the New River gives residents easy options for both ocean and river recreation.
Local Moving Tips
Because so many Onslow County moves are tied to PCS orders, timing is often the most important factor, not just price. Our crews work to accommodate date-driven schedules and understand the paperwork and process differences that can come with a military move, alongside standard local and long-distance moving.
Essential services
Big Green Box Moving serves Holly Ridge, Hampstead, and Wilmington. Call (910) 242-4477 or contact us for a free moving estimate.
Junk Removal
Furniture that doesn't make the move is donated or recycled through our partnership with The Junkluggers of Wilmington, useful for families downsizing before a PCS move.
Yes, we regularly help families moving to and from Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River and try to accommodate date-driven schedules.
Jacksonville, Swansboro, Holly Ridge, and the surrounding area.
Hourly, based on a free in-person walkthrough, so your estimate reflects your actual home and timeline.
Yes, the same crew that loads your truck locally can drive it to your next home or duty station.
Yes, we cover the broader Onslow County area, not just the immediate Jacksonville/Camp Lejeune core.
