Wow, all of these people must be really stooopid, they could be heading for Chicago, NYC, Detroit or LA.
For the second year in a row, the South is bringing in new residents from across the country, while the Tri-State area and the West Coast are seeing the most residents move out, according to PODS long-distance moving data. So what are the moving trends to watch this year?
Remote work logistics and proximity to loved ones played a big role in 2022’s moving trends report, but where people are moving to in 2023 seems to be highly linked to economics. The monstrous housing rush of 2021 and 2022 has slowed, though prices still remain high, and rents in bigger cities are rising, too. And let’s not even get started on of inflation and higher interest rates.
Our numbers indicate that cities and states with high costs of living, higher crime rates, and inclement weather are pushing Americans to move, while the cities and states that offer low tax rates, warm weather, and comparatively affordable housing are attracting movers.
Want to know where people are moving to and which cities people are fleeing? Luckily, we’ve got the inside scoop on the latest moving trends, according to the latest PODS customer moving data. Take a look at this year’s list of the top cities people are moving to, moving out of, and what moving trends you need to watch in 2023.
Where Are People Moving to in 2023?
Last year’s PODS data revealed that Americans had a sweet spot for southern states — and this year’s data shows us that the draw to these warm states is still there. PODS long-distance moving data shows that Americans are continuing to move to cities in Florida, Texas, Tennessee, and the Carolinas in droves — over 80% of the most moved-to cities on our top 20 list came from these popular southern states.
Here’s a breakdown of the top 20 cities in the U.S. that have seen the most growth, with their position on our list last year in parenthesis.
Cities with the Highest Number of Move-Ins
Rank | City |
1 | Myrtle Beach, SC/Wilmington, NC (6th in 2022) |
2 | Sarasota, FL (1st in 2022) |
3 | Orlando, FL (9th in 2022) |
4 | Ocala, FL (5th in 2022) |
5 | Houston, TX (12th in 2022) |
6 | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (2nd in 2022) |
7 | Knoxville, TN (7th in 2022) |
8 | Jacksonville, FL (11th in 2022) |
9 | Tampa Bay, FL (4th in 2022) |
10 | Greenville - Spartanburg, SC (14th in 2022) |
11 | Nashville, TN (3rd in 2022) |
12 | Melbourne, FL (15th in 2022) |
13 | Portland, ME (20th in 2022) |
14 | San Antonio, TX (13th in 2022) |
15 | Boise, ID (19th in 2022) |
16 | Charlotte, NC (18th in 2022) |
17 | Asheville, NC (17th in 2022) |
18 | Phoenix, AZ (10th in 2022) |
19 | Savannah, GA |