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The US cities people are moving to and from which states

The US cities people are moving to and from which states

Independent3 days ago
U-Haul's mid-year migration trends report details the top cities and states from which people are relocating across the United States.
New York primarily attracts movers from the Northeast, with Pennsylvania and New Jersey being key feeder states, and Philadelphia topping the list of sending cities.
Los Angeles sees an influx from nearby states like Arizona and Nevada, with Las Vegas, Seattle, Portland, and Denver being major origins for new residents.
Chicago 's new inhabitants largely come from the Midwest, including Indiana and Michigan, while Houston draws significantly from Southern states and notably from California.
Phoenix is a popular destination for movers from various states, including California, Texas, and Colorado, with Los Angeles and Las Vegas among the top sending metropolitan areas.
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