United Van Lines National Annual Movers Study – 2024

We recently posted the 2024 U-Haul numbers revealing the migration patterns based on their one-way truck rentals.  Now we’re looking at United Van Lines’ 4^8th Annual National Movers Study.  Not surprisingly, United says movers are seeking economic relief without sacrificing quality of life, reflecting a growing presence for less dense, more affordable regions – like the sunbelt.  Indeed…

“Recent migration data from United Van Lines continues to reveal the lingering influences of the global pandemic…As housing costs continue to rise, Americans are moving to lower density, more affordable regions between expensive, economic-driving states…”  said Michael A. Stoll, Economist and Professor in The Department of Public Policy at The University of California, Los Angeles.

The top inbound states (and DC) of 2024 were:

1. West Virginia
2. Delaware
3. South Carolina
4. District of Columbia
5. North Carolina
6. Alabama
7. Rhode Island
8. Oregon
9. Arkansas
10. Arizona

The top outbound states for 2024 were:

1. New Jersey
2. Illinois
3. New York
4. California
5. Massachusetts
6. North Dakota
7. Wyoming
8. Mississippi
9. Nebraska

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