Migration Trends
Follow migration trends with data-driven insights into population shifts, relocation patterns and regional growth.
Interstate Moves Hit 10-Year Low As Affordability Bites: Which States Are Still Gaining Residents?
America’s pandemic-era relocation boom is officially cooling. Interstate migration fell to its lowest level in a decade in 2024, with just 7.15 million Americans moving across state lines — more than 1 million fewer than at the 2022 peak. That’s roughly a 13% drop in just two years.
Tennessee Migration Trends: Knox County Leads In Net Newcomers
Tennessee remains one of the country’s strongest magnets for interstate migration. In 2023, the state added nearly 52,000 more residents than it lost, with Millennials (28%) and Gen Z (25%) driving much of the movement. A small group of counties pulled in most of the momentum — places with expanding job markets, university influence, outdoor access or simply prices that still feel attainable. These regions are shaping where Tennessee is headed next, whether we’re talking about absorbing metro spillover.
Top 10 Georgia Counties For Net Migration – And Who’s Moving There
Georgia is one of the nation’s top destinations for movers. In 2023 alone, the state welcomed about 47,000 new residents, according to the most recent U.S. Census data. Much of this growth is driven by Millennials and Gen Z, who are arriving in large numbers from states like Florida, Texas, and California.
Indiana On The Rise: Gen Z Drives A New Migration Wave To The Hoosier State
Indiana is quietly turning heads – and turning into one of the nation’s hottest relocation destinations. Ranked 7th in the U.S. for net migration in 2023, the Hoosier State welcomed 377,000 new residents while 367,000 moved away. That adds up to a net gain of roughly 10,000 people a year – or about 27 new Hoosiers every day, according to the latest U.S. migration data.
South Carolina Wins Over Gen Zers: Young Adults Lead Migration Wave To The Palmetto State
South Carolina continues to shine as a relocation hotspot, ranking among the top five most popular states to move to, based on net migration numbers. In 2023, the state welcomed roughly 336,000 new residents while 270,000 left, resulting in a net gain of about 66,000 people. This translates to around 166 newcomers per day, according to our latest analysis of U.S. Census data.
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North Carolina Migration Map: Which Counties Attract Gen Z Renters, Which Draw Boomer Buyers?
North Carolina continues to shine as one of the top destinations for people relocating across the U.S. In 2023 alone, the state welcomed about 900 new residents every day, while 660 moved away — leaving a net gain of roughly 240 people daily, or over 87,000 new residents throughout the year, according to our latest migration study based on U.S. Census data.
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California-To-Texas Migration Holds Steady At 100K Annually, With 1 In 5 Movers Coming From LA
California remains the undisputed leader in outbound migration nationwide, with nearly 683,000 residents leaving the state in a single year, according to the latest available U.S. Census data. Their top destination? Texas — which welcomed approximately 98,000 former Californians in 2023 alone.
Nevada Among Top Destinations In California Exodus, With Las Vegas The Preferred Choice For Movers
Californians show no signs of taking Nevada off their relocation radar — even as overall migration has slowed over the past decade. While most outbound residents head to Texas or Arizona, many see Nevada as the next logical move. According to our analysis of the latest migration data, more than 49,500 people relocated from California to Nevada in 2023 alone — the equivalent of an entire city like Whitney, NV, moving in over the course of a single year. That translates into 136 people moving from California to Nevada per day.
Top Moving Destinations In Florida: Suburbs Emerge As Top Spots For Homeownership Dreams
After nearly a decade as the top migration destination in the U.S., Florida fell to second place in 2023, surpassed by Texas. Nonetheless, the state continues to attract and retain out-of-state residents at impressive levels, despite pandemic-related disruptions to mobility and ongoing economic challenges. According to our interstate migration study based on the latest data from the U.S. Census, approximately 1,755 people moved into Florida per day in 2023, while 1,380 left, resulting in a net gain of 375 new Florida residents daily — or 137,000 people over the year.