Have you had an influx of out-of-state neighbors lately?
United Van Lines released the company's 45th Annual National Movers Study, noting which states had the highest percent of new out-of-state residents, as well which places had more people that moved and left their states entirely.
The data show that Vermont (74%) was the most popular state for people looking to relocate, with South Dakota (69%), South Carolina (63%), West Virginia (63%), and Florida (62%) rounding out the top five.
Illinois (67%), New York (63%), Connecticut (60%) and California (59%) have regularly appeared on the top outbound list in recent years, according to a press release from the company.
New Jersey topped the list of states with the highest percentage of outbound migrations with a whopping 71% rate. This was the fourth year in a row that the Garden State beat out the rest of the country.
You can see the percentages of inbound and outbound residents below.
The top inbound states of 2021 were:
1. Vermont
2. South Dakota
3. South Carolina
4. West Virginia
5. Florida
6. Alabama
7. Tennessee
8. Oregon
9. Idaho
10. Rhode Island
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The top outbound states for 2021 were:
1. New Jersey
2. Illinois
3. New York
4. Connecticut
5. California
6. Michigan
7. Massachusetts
8. Louisiana
9. Ohio
10. Nebraska
Nine of the top 10 outbound states are considered densely populated, further illustrating America's shift to less crowded states.
Since 1977, United Van Lines annually tracks migration patterns on a state-by-state basis.
"For 45 years now, our annual United Van Lines study, with its data-driven insights, has allowed us to explore a deeper understanding of Americans' overall migration patterns," Eily Cummings, director of corporate communications at United Van Lines, said. "As the pandemic continues to impact our day-to-day, we're seeing that lifestyle changes — including the increased ability to work from home — and wanting to be closer to family are key factors in why Americans are moving today."
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