Visualizing The Top 5 States Americans Moved To 🛬

What We're Showing

The top five states that Americans moved to in 2023, and the top three states from which people moved to each of the top five states.

State-by-state migration flow data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau and is updated as of August 2024.

Only residents one years and older were included. Data includes Puerto Rico but does not include those moving from a foreign country or another U.S. island territory.

Key Takeaways

• Four of the top five states attracting new residents—Florida, Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina—are located in the southern and southwestern Sun Belt region, known for its warmer climate and relatively affordable housing.
• Florida saw the highest total number of new residents from other states at 649,467. Its warm climate, lack of state income tax, and lower cost of living make it particularly appealing to people moving from more expensive, colder states like New York, which accounted for 11% of Florida’s new residents.
• California remains the only West Coast state in the top five, possibly due to its favorable climate, and ongoing appeal in industries like tech, despite high costs and out-migration.