"2023's Top Moving Destinations Revealed: States with Surprising Influx and Exodus Trends"

Vermont has topped United Van Lines' National Movers Study as the state with the highest percentage of inbound moves for the third consecutive year, with 65% of moves being inbound, largely due to family proximity and lifestyle changes. Washington, D.C., and South Carolina also saw significant inbound migration. The trend reflects a shift towards less expensive metro areas amid rising housing costs, as reported by Zillow. Conversely, states like Illinois, Michigan, California, North Dakota, and Kansas experienced high outbound migration, with New Jersey leading the nation in residents moving out for the sixth year in a row.