<!-- wp:html --><p>Maine saw the highest share of inbound movers in 2023, for reasons that could include access to nature and more living space.</p>
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<p>Americans love to know where people are moving — partly to get inspiration for their own lives.Moving company Atlas Van Lines tracked the states with the biggest share of inbound movers in 2023.From Montana to Florida, here are the top 10 states people moved to — and possible reasons why.</p>
<p>Americans are fascinated by where people move in search of a better life.</p>
<p>Atlas Van Lines, a major moving company that facilitates about 80,000 relocations a year, tracks data on the number of moves into a state compared with the number of moves out.</p>
<p>It calculated the states with the biggest shares of inbound movers in 2023.</p>
<p>Take the numbers with a grain of salt: Atlas' ranking of the places people are leaving doesn't always align with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/state-population-growth-declines-map-moving-migration-census-2023-12" rel="noopener">Census-derived population data on which states are growing and which are shrinking</a>. For example, South Carolina was the fastest-growing state from July 2022 to 2023, but doesn't appear on Atlas' list.</p>
<p>Atlas doesn't collect information on its customers' motivations for moving, so we've compiled some possible reasons people would choose each of the top 10 states. Reasons can range from a lower cost of living to better weather.</p>
<p>Read on for the top 10 relocation hotspots<strong> </strong>of 2023, from Texas to Maine.</p>
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<div class="slide-title">10. Texas</div>
<div class="slide-image">Inbound movers are opting for smaller cities like Katy, Texas over major metropolitan areas like Dallas or Austin.
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<p><strong>Population change from 2022 to 2033: </strong>473,453 new residents</p>
<p><strong>Percent of inbound moves in 2023: </strong>56%</p>
<p><strong>Percent of outbound moves in 2023:</strong> 44%</p>
<p><strong>Possible reasons: </strong>Lower cost of living, no individual income tax, better weather</p>
<p>Californians in particular are moving to Texas because <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/moved-family-california-to-texas-pros-cons-austin-2023-10" rel="noopener">it's relatively inexpensive</a>; some are able to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-are-californians-moving-texas-pros-cons-2023-11" rel="noopener">afford a bigger home in Texas</a>. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/moving-to-texas-surprised-at-what-cities-they-are-choosing-2023-12" rel="noopener">The state's smaller cities are particularly attractive</a> to movers.</p>
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<div class="slide-title">9. Washington, D.C.</div>
<div class="slide-image">People are flocking to the capital for better jobs, networking opportunities, and even the snowy winters.
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<p><strong>Population change from 2022 to 2033: </strong>8,023 new residents</p>
<p><strong>Percent of inbound moves in 2023: </strong>57%</p>
<p><strong>Percent of outbound moves in 2023: </strong>43%</p>
<p><strong>Possible reasons: </strong>Jobs in government agencies or many colleges and universities, museums, culture</p>
<p>Ursula Lauriston, who moved to DC to work for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.capitolstandard.com/moving-to-washington-dc/" rel="noopener">describes the city's ambitious residents, dating scene, and snowy winters</a>.</p>
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<div class="slide-title">8. New Mexico</div>
<div class="slide-image">New Mexico has become a popular destination for its beautiful vistas, national parks, and affordability.
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<p><strong>Population change from 2022 to 2033: </strong>895 new residents</p>
<p><strong>Percent of inbound moves in 2023: </strong>57%</p>
<p><strong>Percent of outbound moves in 2023: </strong>43%</p>
<p><strong>Possible reasons: </strong>Beautiful landscape, national parks, lower cost of living relative to some nearby states</p>
<p>Albuquerque, New Mexico's largest city, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ0k2udKGsg" rel="noopener">is "the last affordable city in the Southwest,"</a> according to local real-estate agent Skip Adams, who grew up there, moved away, then moved back. Adams now advises others looking to relocate to Albuquerque.</p>
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<div class="slide-title">7. Florida</div>
<div class="slide-image">The Sunshine State is new hub for Gen Z-ers and retirees alike…and it might have something to do with the appeal of Disney World.
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<p><strong>Population change from 2022 to 2033: </strong>365,205 new residents</p>
<p><strong>Percent of inbound moves in 2023: </strong>58%</p>
<p><strong>Percent of outbound moves in 2023: </strong>42%</p>
<p><strong>Possible reasons: </strong>Better weather, no state income tax, the beach, Disney World</p>
<p>It's not just retirees: Some Gen Zers, born between 1997 and 2012, have <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/confessions-genz-millennials-who-moved-to-tampa-florida-2023-7" rel="noopener">moved to Tampa and are finding it walkable, affordable, and fun</a>.</p>
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<div class="slide-title">6. Arkansas</div>
<div class="slide-image">Bentonville, where Walmart is based, is becoming a hotspot for young professionals and tourists.
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<p><strong>Population change from 2022 to 2033: </strong>21,328 new residents</p>
<p><strong>Percent of inbound moves in 2023: </strong>58%</p>
<p><strong>Percent of outbound moves in 2023: </strong>42%</p>
<p><strong>Possible reasons: </strong>Cheaper homes and property taxes, access to nature</p>
<p>Young, outdoorsy couples and families have recently <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/young-tech-workers-moving-to-northwest-arkansas-2023-8" rel="noopener">taken an interest in Arkansas</a>. Parts of the state even <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/i-got-10000-dollars-move-to-arkansas-its-worth-it-2022-10" rel="noopener">offer money to people to move here</a>. Plus, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-bentonville-arkansas-rebrand-walmart-tourist-destination-2022-8" rel="noopener">Bentonville</a>, where Walmart is based, is having a renaissance.</p>
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<div class="slide-title">5. Washington</div>
<div class="slide-image">Washington is cheaper alternative to California with many of the same draws — a plethora of opportunities for outdoor activities and tech hubs like Seattle.
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<p><strong>Population change from 2022 to 2033: </strong>28,403 new residents</p>
<p><strong>Percent of inbound moves in 2023: </strong>59%</p>
<p><strong>Percent of outbound moves in 2023:</strong> 41%</p>
<p><strong>Possible reasons: </strong>Cheaper than California, a robust tech scene, hiking, skiing</p>
<p>A Yelp product manager <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/remote-work-from-anywhere-move-small-town-san-francisco-2023-3" rel="noopener">moved from San Francisco to a small town in Washington state</a> and found his mortgage in Washington is half as much as his SF rent.</p>
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<div class="slide-title">4. Montana</div>
<div class="slide-image">Between the low cost of living and low tax rates, residents are getting more bang for their buck in Montana.
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<p><strong>Population change from 2022 to 2033: </strong>9,934 new residents</p>
<p><strong>Percent of inbound moves in 2023: </strong>59%</p>
<p><strong>Percent of outbound moves in 2023: </strong>41%</p>
<p><strong>Possible reasons: </strong>Access to nature,<strong> </strong>lower cost of living, wide open space</p>
<p>A YouTuber who <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/left-new-york-city-bought-million-home-bozeman-montana-happier-2023-8" rel="noopener">moved from New York City to Montana</a> said that she could afford to move into a five-bedroom house and that overall her money goes further.</p>
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<div class="slide-title">3. New Hampshire</div>
<div class="slide-image">New Hampshire is a haven for college grads looking for affordable housing and job opportunities in the growing tech scene.
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<p><strong>Population change from 2022 to 2033: </strong>3,051 new residents</p>
<p><strong>Percent of inbound moves in 2023: </strong>60%</p>
<p><strong>Percent of outbound moves in 2023: </strong>40%</p>
<p><strong>Possible reasons: </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/cost-to-buy-a-house-land-rural-new-hampshire" rel="noopener">Houses that are more affordable</a> than in neighboring states, access to nature</p>
<p>A smaller New Hampshire city is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/small-cities-where-tech-workers-are-moving-2023-10" rel="noopener">a growing tech hub</a>, while <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/top-10-states-for-young-professionals-including-massachusetts-rhode-island-2023-9" rel="noopener">New England draws many recent college graduates</a>.</p>
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<div class="slide-title">2. North Carolina</div>
<div class="slide-image">Job opportunities, affordable housing, and good weather — North Carolina seems to have it all.
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<p><strong>Population change from 2022 to 2033: </strong>139,526 new residents</p>
<p><strong>Percent of inbound moves in 2023: </strong>64%</p>
<p><strong>Percent of outbound moves in 2023: </strong>36%</p>
<p><strong>Possible reasons: </strong>More affordable homes, more space, better weather, and proximity to both the mountains and the beach</p>
<p>People who have moved to North Carolina recently told BI they were motivated by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/moving-to-north-carolina-pros-and-cons-2023-4" rel="noopener">job opportunities and a lower cost of living than in some other states</a>.</p>
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<div class="slide-title">1. Maine</div>
<div class="slide-image">With beautiful natural parks, like Acadia National Park, it's no wonder that Maine is drawing residents looking for access to nature.
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<p><strong>Population change from 2022 to 2033: </strong>6,384 new residents</p>
<p><strong>Percent of inbound moves in 2023: </strong>64%</p>
<p><strong>Percent of outbound moves in 2023: </strong>36%</p>
<p><strong>Possible reasons: </strong>Access to nature, neighborly atmosphere, more space, better weather</p>
<p>People who have moved to Maine recently have told Business Insider they like being <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/biggest-differences-between-living-in-new-york-city-maine-2021-9" rel="noopener">surrounded by nature</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/moving-city-california-rural-maine-during-coronavirus-pandemic-2020-8" rel="noopener">the extra space and joys of more rural living</a>.</p>
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Maine saw the highest share of inbound movers in 2023, for reasons that could include access to nature and more living space.
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Americans love to know where people are moving — partly to get inspiration for their own lives.Moving company Atlas Van Lines tracked the states with the biggest share of inbound movers in 2023.From Montana to Florida, here are the top 10 states people moved to — and possible reasons why.
Americans are fascinated by where people move in search of a better life.
Atlas Van Lines, a major moving company that facilitates about 80,000 relocations a year, tracks data on the number of moves into a state compared with the number of moves out.
It calculated the states with the biggest shares of inbound movers in 2023.
Atlas doesn’t collect information on its customers’ motivations for moving, so we’ve compiled some possible reasons people would choose each of the top 10 states. Reasons can range from a lower cost of living to better weather.
Read on for the top 10 relocation hotspotsof 2023, from Texas to Maine.
10. Texas
Inbound movers are opting for smaller cities like Katy, Texas over major metropolitan areas like Dallas or Austin.
simonkr/Getty Images
Population change from 2022 to 2033: 473,453 new residents
Percent of inbound moves in 2023: 56%
Percent of outbound moves in 2023: 44%
Possible reasons: Lower cost of living, no individual income tax, better weather
New Mexico has become a popular destination for its beautiful vistas, national parks, and affordability.
gmeland/Shutterstock
Population change from 2022 to 2033: 895 new residents
Percent of inbound moves in 2023: 57%
Percent of outbound moves in 2023: 43%
Possible reasons: Beautiful landscape, national parks, lower cost of living relative to some nearby states
Albuquerque, New Mexico’s largest city, is “the last affordable city in the Southwest,” according to local real-estate agent Skip Adams, who grew up there, moved away, then moved back. Adams now advises others looking to relocate to Albuquerque.
7. Florida
The Sunshine State is new hub for Gen Z-ers and retirees alike…and it might have something to do with the appeal of Disney World.
Joseph Prezioso/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
Population change from 2022 to 2033: 365,205 new residents
Percent of inbound moves in 2023: 58%
Percent of outbound moves in 2023: 42%
Possible reasons: Better weather, no state income tax, the beach, Disney World
Washington is cheaper alternative to California with many of the same draws — a plethora of opportunities for outdoor activities and tech hubs like Seattle.
Kirk Fisher/Shutterstock
Population change from 2022 to 2033: 28,403 new residents
Percent of inbound moves in 2023: 59%
Percent of outbound moves in 2023: 41%
Possible reasons: Cheaper than California, a robust tech scene, hiking, skiing
Between the low cost of living and low tax rates, residents are getting more bang for their buck in Montana.
Jacob Boomsma/Shutterstock
Population change from 2022 to 2033: 9,934 new residents
Percent of inbound moves in 2023: 59%
Percent of outbound moves in 2023: 41%
Possible reasons: Access to nature,lower cost of living, wide open space
A YouTuber who moved from New York City to Montana said that she could afford to move into a five-bedroom house and that overall her money goes further.
3. New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a haven for college grads looking for affordable housing and job opportunities in the growing tech scene.
Wangkun Jia/Shutterstock
Population change from 2022 to 2033: 3,051 new residents
