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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Americans Are Moving to This Small Southern Suburb in 2025 for Its Affordability and Wide-open Spaces
Americans are on the move, and they are searching for affordability, space, and a better work-life balance. Relocation company MoveBuddha has released its latest 2025 Moving Trends Report, which analyzed over 55,000 searches on its website to determine where people are planning to move this year so far. The most popular domestic destination for relocation in the first six months of 2025 is Conway, South Carolina, with four times as many people seeking to move in compared to those wanting to move out. The city surpasses its neighbor, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, which topped the list in the first quarter of the year. Conway, home to 28,000 full-time residents, offers the appeal of a vibrant community without the high housing costs and congestion associated with larger cities. South Carolina is the most popular state to move to so far, accounting for the highest volume of inbound searches—or over 22 percent. The Southeast has a strong showing in the top ten, with North Carolina and Tennessee seeing spikes in inbound demand. 'There's been some broadening in migration interest, with lesser-known and previously overlooked destinations gaining ground as formerly popular locations reach saturation and cost limits,' the report stated. 'This year, smaller locations are becoming more popular, with huge demand and few residents calling it quits. That means movers are very interested in just a handful of popular locales, and cities that haven't grown in popularity this year, even if they're maintaining strong migration interest, are falling behind.' At the other end of the spectrum, New Jersey, California, and New York have seen many more inquiries for outbound moves, meaning those states stand to lose residents rather than gain. 'These states, in addition to being densely populated, face affordability challenges in an America struggling with persistent inflation and pay that hasn't kept up,' MoveBuddha noted. The communities of West Des Moines, Iowa, as well as El Cajon and Palmdale, both in California, are the top "exit cities," as the company called them. See the full report at Read the original article on Travel & Leisure
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Los Angeles ranks No. 1 in move-outs for second year, PODS data shows
Americans continue to favor southern cities, while major metropolitan areas in California and the Northeast experience significant population declines, according to PODS' latest annual Moving Trends Report. The report, analyzing customer move data from January 2024 through March 2025, found that California, with seven cities, including Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area, ranked among the top 20 areas with the highest number of move-outs. High living costs, housing affordability issues, and increased natural disaster risks are cited as primary factors driving residents away. California's population is no longer in decline When it came to cities, people were leaving the most, Los Angeles took the top spot for the second year in a row. 20 Cities With the Highest Number of Move-Outs Ranked Los Angeles, CA (1st in 2024) Northern California (San Francisco area) (2nd in 2024) South Florida (Miami area) (3rd in 2024) Long Island, NY (Serving parts of NYC) (4th in 2024) San Diego, CA (8th in 2024) Central Jersey, NJ (6th in 2024) Chicago, IL (7th in 2024) Boston, MA (13th in 2024) Hudson Valley, NY (10th in 2024) Denver, CO (12th in 2024) Santa Barbara, CA (11th in 2024) Seattle, WA (Not ranked in 2024) Stockton-Modesto, CA (9th in 2024) Washington, DC (Not ranked in 2024) Hartford, CT (15th in 2024) Tampa Bay, FL (Not ranked in 2024) Fresno, CA (17th in 2024) Austin, TX (5th in 2024) Bakersfield, CA (18th in 2024) Philadelphia, PA (Not ranked in 2024) The report also noted that Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Wilmington, North Carolina, as the top destinations for relocations for the second consecutive year. These areas are praised for their affordability, outdoor amenities, and quality of life. The study can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Americans Are Moving to These 2 Southeastern U.S. Cities—and Both Have Low Cost of Living, Great Weather, and Stunning Beaches
For the third year in a row, the Myrtle Beach and Wilmington area in the Carolinas tops Pods Enterprises' report on where people are relocating. The coastal region continues to attract out-of-state movers thanks to its affordability and access to nature. The report found that most Americans are moving to the Southeast, with Ocala, Florida, Raleigh, North Carolina, and Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina being among the most popular Americans are moving each year, with 12.6 percent relocating in 2022, down from 12.8 percent in 2021 and significantly lower than the 16.8 percent who moved in 2006, according to data by the U.S. Census Bureau. However, almost a fifth of those relocating are making their moves count by heading to a different state. And this year, it appears everyone is heading to the southeast. Today, Pods Enterprises, a moving and storage company, released its fifth annual Moving Trends Report, showcasing the U.S. cities with the most move-ins and move-outs. It analyzed its internal long-distance moving numbers between January 2024 and March 2025 to figure out the top spots. The No. 1 destination is a tie between Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Wilmington, North Carolina. "The Myrtle Beach, Wilmington area tops our list for a record-setting third year, suggesting more people may be embracing the idea of living where others vacation," the report noted. "Living in this southeastern coastal area checks off boxes like affordability, friendliness, and access to nature, though it's not without risk during the Atlantic hurricane season." In fact, the company found that states in the Southeast continue to be top draws for movers, with Ocala, Florida, coming in second, followed by Raleigh, North Carolina, and Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina, in third and fourth. According to the company, the average distance moved by long-distance Pods customers was nearly 1,300 miles, and almost 92 percent of long-distance moves were out-of-state. 'Our fifth annual Moving Trends Report underscores the major trends that have shaped Americans' moving patterns and preferences over the past few years—an assumed desire for warmer climates, lower costs of living, and a greater focus on balance and quality of life,' Rich Schwartz, the senior vice president of corporate operations at Pods, shared. He added that "while the Southeast continues to dominate the top of the list, we are seeing areas across the South, like Dallas-Fort Worth (No. 5), making big moves.' So, where are people moving from? According to the findings, Southern California leads the pack once again in move-outs. 'The Northeast and West Coast continue to see a steady increase in people moving out, likely due to high costs of living, overcrowding, and spiking insurance premiums, among other factors,' Schwartz added. 'As economic uncertainty persists and the housing market remains tight, we anticipate a continued migration toward more affordable and emerging markets throughout the country.' And though it didn't make it into the top 10, Pods noted that there is a "notable uptick in moves to the Midwest" compared to the previous year. That makes sense once you factor in that Midwest cities and towns are also often at the top of the best places to live lists. See the full list of the top spots to move on the Pods Blog now. Read the original article on Travel & Leisure
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Travel + Leisure
20-05-2025
- Business
- Travel + Leisure
Americans Are Moving to These 2 Southeastern U.S. Cities—and Both Have Low Cost of Living, Great Weather, and Stunning Beaches
Fewer Americans are moving each year, with 12.6 percent relocating in 2022, down from 12.8 percent in 2021 and significantly lower than the 16.8 percent who moved in 2006, according to data by the U.S. Census Bureau. However, almost a fifth of those relocating are making their moves count by heading to a different state. And this year, it appears everyone is heading to the southeast. Today, Pods Enterprises, a moving and storage company, released its fifth annual Moving Trends Report, showcasing the U.S. cities with the most move-ins and move-outs. It analyzed its internal long-distance moving numbers between January 2024 and March 2025 to figure out the top spots. The No. 1 destination is a tie between Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Wilmington, North Carolina. "The Myrtle Beach, Wilmington area tops our list for a record-setting third year, suggesting more people may be embracing the idea of living where others vacation," the report noted. "Living in this southeastern coastal area checks off boxes like affordability, friendliness, and access to nature, though it's not without risk during the Atlantic hurricane season." In fact, the company found that states in the Southeast continue to be top draws for movers, with Ocala, Florida, coming in second, followed by Raleigh, North Carolina, and Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina, in third and fourth. According to the company, the average distance moved by long-distance Pods customers was nearly 1,300 miles, and almost 92 percent of long-distance moves were out-of-state. 'Our fifth annual Moving Trends Report underscores the major trends that have shaped Americans' moving patterns and preferences over the past few years—an assumed desire for warmer climates, lower costs of living, and a greater focus on balance and quality of life,' Rich Schwartz, the senior vice president of corporate operations at Pods, shared. He added that "while the Southeast continues to dominate the top of the list, we are seeing areas across the South, like Dallas-Fort Worth (No. 5), making big moves.' So, where are people moving from? According to the findings, Southern California leads the pack once again in move-outs. 'The Northeast and West Coast continue to see a steady increase in people moving out, likely due to high costs of living, overcrowding, and spiking insurance premiums, among other factors,' Schwartz added. 'As economic uncertainty persists and the housing market remains tight, we anticipate a continued migration toward more affordable and emerging markets throughout the country.' And though it didn't make it into the top 10, Pods noted that there is a "notable uptick in moves to the Midwest" compared to the previous year. That makes sense once you factor in that Midwest cities and towns are also often at the top of the best places to live lists. See the full list of the top spots to move on the Pods Blog now.
