"U-Haul Reveals Top States for Relocation in 2023: Texas Leads the Way"

North Carolina has been ranked as the third top growth state in the U.S. for 2023, according to the U-Haul Growth Index, which tracks the net gain of one-way U-Haul rentals. Despite a slight decrease in overall moving traffic, North Carolina saw more arrivals than departures, with Charlotte and other cities being notable for their net gains. Texas and Florida lead the rankings, while California remains at the bottom for the fourth consecutive year. The U-Haul Growth Index is recognized as a measure of states' and cities' ability to attract and retain residents, though it doesn't directly correlate with population or economic growth.