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Emigration: Americans flocked to these 10 cities last year — and none are in New York or California; Here are the country's top 10 moving destinations for 2021
CNBC ^ | 05/08/2022 | Jade Scipioni

Posted on 05/08/2022 8:38:07 PM PDT by SeekAndFind

Fewer Americans are moving than ever before, according to recent U.S. Census Bureau data — but a new report says the people who are taking the plunge are flocking to some familiar cities.

Houston, Las Vegas and Phoenix topped this year's edition of truck rental company Penske's annual Top Moving Destinations report, which uses data from its one-way consumer truck rental reservations to compile a list of the country's 10 most popular cities for movers. More generally speaking, the Sun Belt led the way, with Dallas, Austin and San Antonio also ranking highly.

Eight of the 10 cities made the list in 2020, creating some pandemic-era consistency. The two newcomers this year — Chicago and Charlotte, North Carolina — reappeared after a five-year and three-year hiatus from the list, respectively.

Here are the country's top 10 moving destinations for 2021, according to Penske's report:

  1. Houston
  2. Las Vegas
  3. Phoenix
  4. Charlotte, North Carolina (which hasn't ranked in the top 10 since 2017)
  5. Denver
  6. San Antonio
  7. Dallas
  8. Orlando, Florida
  9. Austin, Texas
  10. Chicago (which hasn't ranked in the top 10 since 2015)

Penske says it's been compiling its annual list since 2010. U-Haul also publishes a similar report each year, using data from its own one-way rental customer transactions, most recently identifying the country's top states for movers as Tennessee, Texas and Florida.

The nation's drop in mover rate is historic: According to a March report from the U.S. Census Bureau, 8.4% of people changed residences in 2021, down from 9.3% in 2020. That's the lowest it's been since the Bureau started collecting this data in 1948, and less than half the rate from that inaugural year.

Interestingly, it's not a pandemic blip: The rate has either declined or held steady every year over the past five years.

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To: Teacher317
Chicago is in the top ten because it is large...

I would imagine Chicago still manage to attract a lot of people from towns like Gary.

21 posted on 05/08/2022 9:10:48 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: SeekAndFind

RE: One city in Florida and three in Texas. I hope they stay red

All big cities are blue. People moving to Florida and Texas are looking for a different kind of vibe. Liberals move to Colorado or New Mexico. Alberta's Child once pointed to a CNN poll indicating that non-native Texans voted GOP at a higher rate than native Texans. I suspect Georgia (31% black) is attracting large numbers of blacks, and people who want to be around large numbers of blacks, which is why non-native Georgians tend to vote at a higher rate for Democrats:

How long have you lived in Georgia?

 AbramsKempNo Answer
Born in Georgia46%
47%53%N/A
Moved to Georgia54%
53%46%1%

22 posted on 05/08/2022 9:18:31 PM PDT by Zhang Fei (My dad had a Delta 88. That was a car. It was like driving your living room.)
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To: dfwgator

Yeah, I take the smaller state highways if I have the time.


23 posted on 05/08/2022 9:54:14 PM PDT by fishtank (The denial of original sin is the root of liberalism.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Denver and Chicongo?


24 posted on 05/08/2022 9:56:04 PM PDT by vpintheak (Live free, or die!)
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To: SeekAndFind

If I were moving I would go to San Diego. I might go to the beach today even though it is barely beach weather (72 degrees but sunny).


25 posted on 05/08/2022 10:54:21 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Jane Long

Most all are warmer climate states - could give an idea of the climate illegals and others are acustomed to so they prefer warmer climates.


26 posted on 05/08/2022 11:39:56 PM PDT by caww ( )
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To: mass55th

Criminals and gang members.


27 posted on 05/08/2022 11:40:52 PM PDT by caww ( )
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To: SeekAndFind

Shhhhh…….


28 posted on 05/09/2022 12:07:26 AM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith…)
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To: SeekAndFind
Keep in mind this reflects the demographics of people who rent vehicles to move... self-movers.

Would be interesting to compare against professional movers.

29 posted on 05/09/2022 1:05:51 AM PDT by fso301
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To: 1066AD

“huge apt complexes” - for all the illegals!!


30 posted on 05/09/2022 1:36:15 AM PDT by 4Liberty (Remember when government paved the Roads and trained the Army – instead of lying and oppressing?)
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To: Zhang Fei

Yes. A lot of the Californians who colonized other states before were indeed Leftists. The latest wave of escapees from California have mostly been Conservatives getting the hell out. A lot of people have missed that fact.

Something similar though not as pronounced has been happening with refugees from the Northeast. A lot of it is people who can’t stand it and do not want to bring the sickness of Leftism with them. That’s part of the reason why Florida has been turning more Red.


31 posted on 05/09/2022 2:20:09 AM PDT by FLT-bird
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To: BradyLS

That’s where the illegals are going.


32 posted on 05/09/2022 3:06:02 AM PDT by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
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To: SeekAndFind

Tennessee, especially Nashville is getting inundated with transfers. Can hardly meet anyone who is a native Tennesseens nowadays.


33 posted on 05/09/2022 4:23:57 AM PDT by RedMonqey (Fu%k the Ballot box. Now the Cartridge Box)
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To: SeekAndFind

Why would anyone move to Chicago?


34 posted on 05/09/2022 4:26:45 AM PDT by JerseyDvl (During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Like I needed another reason to stay away from Houston and Austin...


35 posted on 05/09/2022 4:44:57 AM PDT by Feckless (The US Gubbmint / This Tagline CENSORED by FR \ IrOnic, ain't it?)
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To: Jane Long

I’ve always considered Houston part of Louisiana, anyway...


36 posted on 05/09/2022 4:46:24 AM PDT by Feckless (The US Gubbmint / This Tagline CENSORED by FR \ IrOnic, ain't it?)
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To: dfwgator

In the late 60’s I lived in Arlington. It was a 20 min drive through the country to get to Ft Worth.


37 posted on 05/09/2022 4:49:07 AM PDT by Feckless (The US Gubbmint / This Tagline CENSORED by FR \ IrOnic, ain't it?)
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To: JerseyDvl

Yeah, Chicago is a shocker.

Considering the weather, the crime, and the lack of either mountains or a beach, there is only one logical conclusion. These are Cubs fans. Coming home to 1060 West Addison.


38 posted on 05/09/2022 4:49:26 AM PDT by AlbertWang
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To: fishtank

I make the time. Retired from TxDOT in 2015, haven’t been on IH35 in 7 years.


39 posted on 05/09/2022 4:50:43 AM PDT by Feckless (The US Gubbmint / This Tagline CENSORED by FR \ IrOnic, ain't it?)
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To: SeekAndFind

I don’t see any TN cities listed. Here in eastern TN we’re being inundated with newcomers. New homes were built across the street from us and residents have been moving in. Good news is that they’re staunch conservatives from CA and OH.


40 posted on 05/09/2022 4:57:21 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (When government fears the people, there is liberty. Excellent. )
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