United Van Lines National Annual Movers Study – 2023

We recently posted the 2023 U-Haul numbers revealing the migration patterns based on their one-way truck rentals.  Now we’re looking at United Van Lines’ 4^7th Annual National Movers Study.  United says Americans are moving eastbound and southbound – and relocating to less expensive areas with comparable amenities to larger metropolitan areas.

“We are continuing to see the trend that Americans are moving to more affordable, lower-density areas across the country, with many heading to Southern states…Movers are also becoming more strategic with their planning, as relocation continues to be driven by factors such as the price of housing, regional climates, urban planning and job growth.”  Said United Van Lines Vice President of Corporate Communications, Eily Cummings.

The top inbound states* of 2023 were:

1. Vermont
2. Washington, D.C.
3. South Carolina
4. Arkansas
5. Rhode Island
6. North Carolina
7. South Dakota
8. Alabama
9. New Mexico
10. West Virginia

The top outbound states for 2023 were:

1. New Jersey
2. Illinois
3. North Dakota
4. New York
5. Michigan
6. California
7. Massachusetts
8. Kansas

Click here to read the full report at United Van Lines.