United Van Lines’ 2026 National Movers Study

The top inbound states of 2025 were:   

  1. Oregon  
  2. West Virginia  
  3. South Carolina  
  4. Delaware  
  5. Minnesota  
  6. Idaho  
  7. North Carolina   
  8. Arkansas   
  9. Alabama  
  10. Nevada  

The top outbound states for 2025 were: 

  1. New Jersey 
  2. New York  
  3. California 
  4. North Dakota 
  5. Colorado 
  6. Mississippi 
  7. Massachusetts 

Couple Key Notes:

Major southern migration magnets like Texas and Florida — historically powerhouse inbound destinations — are now experiencing balanced migration patterns, reflecting how rising housing costs are beginning to constrain even traditionally attractive regions.

A broad migration shift toward smaller cities and towns is redefining American relocation patterns.

Source: United Van Lines