People all over the country are making big moves, whether it's to a major city for a new job or simply to wherever they can get more bang for their buck.
U-Haul recently released its Growth Index, which highlights the U.S. states that saw the largest number of movers in one-way U-Haul equipment in 2023.
The report found that for the fourth year in a row, California had the largest net loss of one-way movers.
In recent years, California has seen a mass migration out off the state — a phenomenon that people call the "California Exodus."
Between April 2020 and July 2022, The Los Angeles Times reported the number of people moving out of California was more than 700,000.
One factor is the continuously rising cost of living in California, especially in major cities like San Jose, where residents pay an average of $3,504 in monthly expenses, or 71.2% higher than the national average.
No. 1 state Americans moved to in 2023: Texas
For the sixth time in eight years, Texas is the No. 1 growth state. DIY movers accounted for 50.4% of all one-way U-Haul traffic arriving in Texas.
Texas ranked as the No. 1 state people moved to in 2023, according to U-Haul.
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The Southern state has become a growing base for different industries including tech and aerospace. As of 2022, Texas leads the nation as home to the most Fortune 500 companies.
53 Fortune 500 companies have corporate headquarters in the state and Houston and Dallas are in the top five municipalities in the country, with 21 and 11 companies respectively.
Texas is considered a tax-friendly state because it does not collect any income taxes, according to SmartAssest. Instead, the state does have significant property and sales taxes.
Top 10 states people moved to in 2023
- Texas
- Florida
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Idaho
- Washington
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Virginia
For the second year in a row Florida takes the No. 2 spot on the list. The Sunshine State has been in the top-four growth state for nine years in a row, according to U-Haul.
The last time it was in the No. 1 spot on the Growth Index was in 2019.
Similar to Texas, Florida has no state income tax and none of the cities in the state charge a local income tax.
Florida ranked as the No. 2 state people moved to in 2023, according to U-Haul.
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Texas ranked as the No. 1 state people moved to in 2023, according to U-Haul. The Southern state has become a growing base for different industries including tech and aerospace. As of 2022, Texas leads the nation as home to the most Fortune 500 companies.
What is the most moved to state in 2023 in the USA? ›
The most moved-to states in 2023 were South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Arizona and Florida. Among the top inbound states in the Moving Migration Report, some cities saw a higher influx of new residents than others. The top cities in 2023 include: Tucson, Arizona.
Why is everyone moving out of Florida? ›
They got soaring costs and a culture war. Florida has seen a population boom in recent years, but many longtime residents and recent transplants say rising costs and divisive politics have them fleeing the Sunshine State.
What is the #1 state people are moving to? ›
More Texans moving to California. The U.S. Census Bureau shows 42,000 Texans moved to California last year - that's more than any state.
Are people still moving to Florida in 2023? ›
Florida had the highest net migration increase of all states in 2022, gaining a net population of 249,064 people. In 2023, the top three cities people moved to in Florida were Palm Bay-Melbourne, Ocala and Sarasota-Bradenton. Florida recorded an 86% net gain in new businesses in 2023.
What state is everyone moving to in 2024? ›
Where are Americans moving to the most? The most popular states that Americans are moving to in 2024 are Texas, Florida, and North Carolina based on cost of living, housing affordability, and sought-after amenities.
What state are people leaving? ›
New York and California were the top two states that had the highest number of people moving out as a share of their total number of movers.
Who is moving to Florida? ›
Young people are flocking to Florida. It's boosting the state's economy, but living there comes with hidden costs. People are moving to Florida in record numbers, and not just retirees. Young people are being lured by the weather, a lack of state income tax, and more job opportunities.
What is the least moved to state? ›
The 10 least popular states to move to in 2022:
- New Jersey.
- California.
- Illinois.
- New York.
- Connecticut.
- Utah.
- Maryland.
- Rhode Island.
Higher sea levels lead to greater salt water intrusion, posing a contamination threat to drinking water and agriculture, as well as natural landscapes. By 2100, large swaths of coastal land in Florida will be permanently submerged.
Florida has seen rapid population growth over the past few years, adding over 1 million net new residents since the release of the Florida 2030 Blueprint. Looking ahead to 2024, the Florida Chamber Foundation has forecasted another 225,000-275,000 new Floridians in its recently released economic predictions for 2024.
Are seniors moving out of Florida? ›
Florida may be losing its reputation as the nation's "retirement community." The Wall Street Journal published a report on the influx of retirees headed for Appalachia, transforming the region and causing a major effect of the rural communities who have resided there for generations.
What are the top states to live in 2023? ›
Massachusetts topped 2023's list, scoring 61 out of 100. New Jersey came in second. New Hampshire, New York, and Wyoming fill out the rest of the top five states to live in, in that order. Several Southern states – Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas, among others – rounded out the bottom of WalletHub's rankings.
What state is booming? ›
Top 12 Fastest-Growing US States (by percentage growth rate):
| State | Growth Since 2020 |
|---|
| Idaho | 7.63% |
| South Carolina | 6.47% |
| Florida | 6.41% |
| Texas | 5.96% |
6 more rowsAlthough its 50 states vary widely in size, one is by far the biggest: Alaska. At 665,384 square miles (1,723,337 square km), it is more than double the size of the second largest state, Texas, and more than 400 times the size of the smallest, Rhode Island. How do the other states stack up?
