2025 Migration Data
Where Americans Moved
Net migration gain or loss per 10,000 inhabitants. Hover or tap any state for details.
Key Takeaways
South Carolina
+79.7
Fastest per-capita growth in the country. Affordable living and warm climate continue to attract new residents.
Idaho
+63.2
Remote work flexibility and lower cost of living drive massive inbound migration from the West Coast.
Delaware
+54.5
No sales tax, proximity to major East Coast metros, and relative affordability fuel growth.
Massachusetts
-37.9
High housing costs and taxes push residents toward more affordable New England and Southern states.
North Carolina
-29.2
Surprising outflow as rising costs in Charlotte and Raleigh push residents to neighboring states.
New York
-28.2
Over 55K people left, driven by high cost of living, taxes, and remote work opportunities elsewhere.
California: -25.1 per 10K
California continues to see net outbound migration. Rising housing costs, taxes, and remote work flexibility are pushing residents toward states like Idaho (+63.2), Texas (+23.0), and Tennessee (+43.6).
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Full Rankings
Top 10 Gaining States
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Top 10 Losing States
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