Mississippi migration: State is one of most-searched by people who want to move
Mississippi made the Top 10. The state has a lower cost of living and plenty of small towns with great food, culture and access to nature.
U.S. News & World Report noted that coastal states and Southern states ranked highly. People are likely considering factors like weather, the job market and housing affordability.
More: These 9 small towns were named the best places to live in Mississippi. Here's why
According to U.S. News & World Report, the following states were the most searched related to moving in the first quarter of 2025:
South Carolina.
Tennessee.
Delaware.
North Carolina.
Maine.
Idaho.
West Virginia.
Alabama.
Arkansas.
Mississippi.
Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: US News & World Report: People who want to move keep looking at MS
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