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.
A study by United Van Lines has revealed that New Jersey topped the list as the state with the highest percentage of outbound moves in 2023, marking the sixth year in a row. With 65% of moves being out-of-state, factors such as retirement, lifestyle changes, and the high cost of living are driving the exodus. Illinois, North Dakota, New York, and Michigan also feature in the top five states people are leaving.
The United Van Lines' annual study revealed that Massachusetts was one of the top states people moved from in 2023, with 56.6% of the company's customers leaving the state. The main reasons for moving included employment, retirement, lifestyle, and family. The trend shows a shift towards more affordable, lower-density areas, particularly in the South. In contrast, states like Vermont and Rhode Island saw an influx of new residents.
