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MIGRATION PATTERNS
by Ideal-LIVING
Top 10 States in Numeric Growth: 2021 to 2022
Percent Change in State Population: July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2022
United Van Lines
United Van Lines released its 46th Annual National Movers Study on January 2, 2023. According to the survey of company customers that accompanied the study, Americans aged 55 and older accounted for more than 55% of all United inbound moves in 2022. Among the primary motivations, the survey results showed a roughly even split among three reasons for moving: retirement/change of lifestyle, new job/ company transfer, and a desire to be closer to family members.
While Vermont, Oregon, and Rhode Island topped the list with inbound moves (versus outbound moves) of greater than 65%, North Carolina, South Caroli na, and Delaware each had inbound moves of 61%. Among all states with an inbound moves percentage of 51% or higher, Texas and Florida had by far the greatest total number of inbound moves, followed in order by North Carolina, Washington, Virginia, Geor gia, Arizona, Tennessee, and South Carolina.
The United Van Lines study also listed the top in bound moving destinations by Metropolitan Statisti cal Areas (MSAs), which include city suburbs or more than one contiguous municipality. Wilmington, NC, was the clear winner in the United study, with an in bound move rate of 81%. Three other North Carolina
MSAs (Hickory, Greensboro-Winston Salem, and Charlotte-Gastonia) also made the Top 25 list for the percentage of inbound moves.
Myrtle Beach, SC, was tied for No. 4 on the list with Punta Gorda, FL, both with an inbound moving percentage of 72%. Five additional Florida MSAs were included among the Top 25 with 65% or higher inbound percentages.
Ideal-LIVING Readers
Each year Ideal-LIVING confirms our readers’ interstate moves through a match with the national change of address. Below and to the right you can see Ideal-LIVING reader’s most popular areas. However, the majority of our readers are in the “just started looking” category. They are trying to find their ideal destination. Most seek an area with quality health care facilities with dining and shopping options, as well as museums and cultural activities.
TOP 3 REASONS THAT IDEAL-LIVING READERS RELOCATE
1. Reduce Taxes
2. Better Climate
94% Walking Trails
83% Shopping/Dining
82% Fitness Centers
3. Improve Quality of Life
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