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Yahoo
06-08-2025
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Jacksonville neighborhoods rank among Florida's cheapest. Here's where
A massive influx of new residents made Florida one of the most popular U.S. states to move to from 2021 through 2023. In 2022, it became the country's fastest-growing state for the first time since 1957, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The pandemic-fueled mass migration to Florida has slowed dramatically since 2024, though. According to a May 2025 report on nationwide moving trends from moving and storage company PODS, massive waves of people are still moving to the Southeast — but most are opting for Appalachian states, like the Carolinas and Tennessee. Why? Mostly financial reasons. According to the PODS report, more people are choosing to leave Florida due to 'worsening severe weather impacts,' population boom creating congestion throughout the state, the rise in the cost of living, high inflation and high home insurance premiums. The cost of living in Florida varies significantly depending on your location within the state. Fortunately for Jacksonville, there are still a few hidden gems that are considered some of the most affordable places to live in all of Florida. Based on a June study from personal finance platform GOBankingRates, Jacksonville is home to three towns featured on Niche's list of the top ten most affordable towns to live in Florida. Here's how much the study says Floridians have to make to be considered middle-class, the cheapest place to live in Florida, and the average cost of living in the state. How much do you have to make in Florida to be middle-class? To find the income range for middle-class families in each state, GOBankingRates used the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year data to determine how much a two-, three- and four-person middle-class family earns on average in each state and used the Pew Research Center's definition of middle-class to calculate the income ranges. The Pew Research Center defines the middle class as a household that makes two-thirds (66.66%) to double (200%) the median income. Florida's middle-class income range, although the state has a higher cost of living than most states, is pretty average compared to most other states. States like Massachusetts, Delaware, Connecticut, California, and many others have higher requirements for what's considered middle-class income, topping out between $250,000 and $300,000 in the highest end of the bracket for a family of four. Here's how much families in Florida have to make to be considered middle-class, according to a GOBankingRates' study: Two-person family middle-class income range: $51,690 to $155,070 Three-person family middle-class income range: $58,572 to $175,716 Four-person family middle-class income range: $68,709 to $206,126 Where's the cheapest place to live in Florida? Florida town makes top 5 most affordable in U.S. list Although Florida is an expensive state to live in overall, especially in the most heavily populated cities, the state is littered with small towns that are more affordable than the big cities they're near. One small town even ranked as one of the top five most affordable places to live in the U.S. on a recent rankings list from Niche. Niche is an online platform that helps students and families find and compare K-12 schools, colleges, and neighborhoods. The platform used data from the U.S. Census and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to rank the cost of living by city, based on the Consumer Price Index and access to affordable housing (housing-to-income ratios). Chattahoochee, Florida, a small town near the Sunshine State's border with Georgia, made it into the top three and was the only place in the state to rank in Niche's top 40 most affordable places to live in the U.S. The small town ranked as the third-most affordable place to live in the U.S. on Niche's list. Chattahoochee has a population of just under 3,000, according to Census Reporter, and is situated right on the Georgia border in Gadsden County, Florida. Chattahoochee is just under an hour's drive from Tallahassee. Here's Niche's list of the top 5 most affordable places to live in the U.S.: Heidelberg, a suburb of McAllen, Texas Pearl River, a town in Mississippi Chattahoochee, a town near Tallahassee, Florida Muniz, a suburb of McAllen, Texas Banner Hill, a town in Tennessee Most affordable places to live: You may have never heard of this Florida town, but this list ranks it among most affordable Where are the most affordable neighborhoods in Jacksonville? All these Jacksonville neighborhoods ranked among the top 10 most affordable places to live in Florida. Located on the city's Westside, College Gardens came in at number 8, followed by New Town at number 9 and Mixon Town at number 10. What city in Florida has the lowest cost of living? Niche also ranked the most affordable places to live in each state. Here's Niche's list of the top 10 most affordable places to live in Florida: Chattahoochee, a town near Tallahassee Lacoochee, a suburb of Tampa Moon Lake, a suburb of Tampa Cross City, a town in the Big Bend, near Steinhatchee Wahneta, a census-designated place (CDP) near Lakeland Fussels Corner, a CDP near Lakeland Interlachen, a town between Gainesville and Palatka College Gardens, a neighborhood on the west side of Jacksonville New Town, a neighborhood on the west side of Jacksonville Mixon Town, a neighborhood on the west side of Jacksonville What's the average cost of living in Florida? According to 2023 Census Bureau data, the median annual income in Florida is approximately $73,000. The cost of living in Florida varies greatly depending on where you live. Heavily populated areas like the Miami metropolitan area, Tampa or the Orlando area are all inherently more expensive than the small towns on Niche's list. For example, according to Zillow's housing market estimates, the average cost to buy a home in Chattahoochee is around $116,000, while the average cost to buy a home in nearby Tallahassee is around $294,000. According to personal finance company SoFi, the average total personal consumption cost in Florida is $50,689 per year. Here's how SoFi broke that cost down: Housing and utilities: $9,656 Health care: $7,676 Food and beverages (non-restaurant): $3,886 Gas and energy goods: $909 All other personal expenditures: $28,562 This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: 3 of Florida's most affordable neighborhoods are in Jacksonville Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Where are people moving to in 2025? These four Tennessee cities are among the most popular
Tennessee is among the most popular places to move to in 2025, according to PODS. The moving company recently studied which cities people are flocking to and which cities people are moving out of the most in 2025. Four Tennessee cities were ranked for the most move-ins. Tennessee was the second-most represented state on the move-ins list, just behind North Carolina, which made up one-fourth of the PODS' top 20 cities for move-ins in 2025. The moving company credits the lower-than-average cost of living and proximity to picturesque nature as reasons why so many people were moving to Tennessee and North Carolina. "Both the Carolinas and Tennessee boast lower-than-average costs of living, Southern charm, and lively culinary scenes as big draws," PODS said. "The Carolinas shine with a larger diversity of nature that ranges from mountains to beaches to forestlands, while Tennessee offers residents rivers, lakes, mountains, and plains." East Tennessee dominated the PODS list. Knoxville, Chattanooga and Johnson City were all ranked. The Scruffy City ranked eighth, maintaining its position since 2024. PODS noted that the East Tennessee city is particularly popular city for young professionals, according to PODS Johnson City was ranked No. 14, moving up one spot from its 2024 ranking. Chattanooga was unranked the year prior, now taking the No. 11 position as the most popular city to move to this year. Of course, Nashville was also present on the list, ranking No. 9. West Tennessee was unrepresented in 2025. The Journal of Consumer Research seconds PODS data: Tennessee is booming. The journal conducted a study where they asked 122,584 ConsumerAffairs users who expressed interest in moving between March 2024 and March 2025. The annual study revealed that 3,933 people had an interest in moving to Tennessee, while 2,656 users looked to move away. When it comes to the state's net average of people migrating and moving away, Tennessee ranked No. 3. Like the PODS study, Tennessee fell short of the Carolinas. North Carolina took the No. 1 spot and South Carolina ranked No. 2. Tennessee is generally considered a good state to move to, as it has a lower-than-average cost of living, no state income tax, a moderate climate, and close access to nature, according to Rocket Home. These cities have the highest number of move-ins, according to PODS data. Myrtle Beach, SC/Wilmington, NC Ocala, FL Raleigh, NC Greenville-Spartanburg, SC Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Charlotte, NC Boise, ID Knoxville, TN (No. 8 in 2024) Nashville, TN (No. 13 in 2024) Jacksonville, FL Chattanooga, TN (Not ranked in 2024) Huntsville, AL Portland, ME Johnson City, TN (No. 15 in 2024) Spokane, WA Atlanta, GA Greensboro, NC Asheville, NC San Antonio, TX Dover, DE This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Which Tennessee cities are people moving to in 2025? Where they rank Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
07-06-2025
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4 TN cities among most ‘moved-in' areas in America: PODS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville, including three other cities in the Volunteer State, have once again been ranked among the cities with the highest move-in rates, according to a recent report. Moving and storage company PODS has released its annual moving trends report, which shows the cities that gained and lost the most residents between January 2024 and March 2025. Here's where normal people can still buy homes, according to real estate data According to the report, Tennessee continues to see an influx of new residents, becoming one of the most popular states to move to. PODS' data ranked Nashville at No. 9 on the list of cities with highest number of move-ins. However, Music City wasn't the only Tennessee city that found itself high in the rankings. The report stated that Knoxville, which ranked 8th, is becoming a popular city for young professionals. 'The Tennessee takeover continues this year as the Volunteer State adds Chattanooga to the list for a total of four cities, including returnees Johnson City, Nashville, and Knoxville,' PODS said. Myrtle Beach, SC/ Wilmington, NC (1st in 2024) Ocala, FL (2nd in 2024) Raleigh, NC (6th in 2024) Greenville-Spartanburg, SC (4th in 2024) Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (Not ranked in 2024) Charlotte, NC (5th in 2024) Boise, ID (11th in 2024) Knoxville, TN (8th in 2024) Nashville, TN (13th in 2024) Jacksonville, FL (9th in 2024) Chattanooga, TN (Not ranked in 2024) Huntsville, AL (16th in 2024) Portland, ME (12th in 2024) Johnson City, TN (15th in 2024) Spokane, WA (Not ranked in 2024) Atlanta, GA (14th in 2024) Greensboro, NC (20th in 2024) Asheville, NC (10th in 2024) San Antonio, TX (Not ranked in 2024) Dover, DE (17th in 2024) According to Rentcafe March 2025 estimates, Tennessee offers rentals about $200 below the average of $1,750 a month. PODS added that home values are currently sitting at $361,000 nationwide and the average home value in Tennessee is about $319,300. | → Meanwhile, the moving company found that people are leaving California in droves, with seven cities represented in PODS' Top 20 list of move-outs. Los Angeles, CA (1st in 2024) Northern California- San Francisco area (2nd in 2024) South Florida – Miami area (3rd in 2024) Long Island, NY (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) To see the full PODS' report, follow this link. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
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Where people are moving most in 2025 — and where they're leaving
The Brief Myrtle Beach/Wilmington ranks as the top move-in destination for the third straight year. California and Florida dominate the list of most moved-from cities in 2025. North Carolina has five cities in the top 20 for move-ins, more than any other state. After five years of shifting housing markets, remote work reshuffles, and climate-driven decisions, Americans continue to relocate in large numbers—but where they're heading is changing. According to the 2025 PODS Moving Trends Report, the Southeast has emerged as the dominant draw, while megacities and coastal hubs are seeing a steady exodus. The data, drawn from PODS' long-distance move records between January 2024 and March 2025, reveals both long-term migration patterns and newer surprises—including a continued rise in Southern Appalachian towns and a steep decline in Florida and California's appeal. By the numbers The Carolinas and Tennessee top the list of move-in destinations, thanks to their affordability, access to nature, and smaller-city charm. The Myrtle Beach, SC/Wilmington, NC, region ranked No. 1 for the third consecutive year. Here are the top five cities for move-ins: Myrtle Beach, SC/Wilmington, NC Ocala, FL Raleigh, NC Greenville-Spartanburg, SC Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Also notable is Raleigh's rise from 20th place in 2023 to 3rd in 2025, and Dallas-Fort Worth's return to the list after falling off in 2024. North Carolina dominates with five cities in the top 20, while Tennessee follows closely behind with four—including Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville, and Johnson City. The other side California remains the state with the most outbound moves, with seven cities in the top 20 for move-outs. Los Angeles tops the list for the fourth year running, followed by the San Francisco area and South Florida. The top five move-out cities are: Los Angeles, CA Northern California (San Francisco Bay Area) South Florida (Miami metro) Long Island, NY San Diego, CA Tampa Bay, FL, joins the move-out list for the first time after previously ranking as a move-in hotspot—an indication that Florida's population boom may be reversing due to soaring costs and natural disaster risks. Big picture view A mix of affordability, climate resilience, job growth, and lifestyle shifts continues to shape where Americans are headed. The PODS report notes: Cost of living: Median home prices in North Carolina ($331,800), South Carolina ($298,000), and Tennessee ($319,300) remain well below the national average of $361,300. Rent prices: All three states average roughly $200/month less than the national rental average of $1,750. Taxes: Tennessee and Florida both offer no state income tax, appealing to retirees and budget-conscious movers. Climate risk: Natural disasters in California and Florida—especially wildfires and hurricanes—have driven many residents to seek more stable regions. What's next California's high housing costs, extreme weather events, and taxes continue to push residents out. Seven California cities appear on the move-out list, with median mortgage payments nearing $5,500/month and the cost of living 50% above the U.S. average. Florida, once a top destination, has lost momentum. The state's average home insurance premium is expected to reach $15,460 by the end of 2025, while home prices have jumped 60% since 2020. Tampa Bay's debut on the move-out list suggests that both newcomers and long-time residents are reconsidering their options. What they're saying PODS noted that smaller cities with outdoor access and lower costs of living have grown increasingly popular with young professionals, retirees, and families alike. "Despite ever-changing economic and lifestyle factors, we're beginning to identify ongoing moving trends," the company noted in its 2025 Moving Trends Report. PODS emphasized that familiar patterns are returning after years of disruption, with smaller, affordable cities in the Southeast and Sun Belt drawing the most interest from movers nationwide. Why you should care Whether you're planning a move or just watching how America is reshaping itself, the 2025 data offers clear signals: the Carolinas and Tennessee are on the rise, while places like California and South Florida are losing their shine. If inflation, job flexibility, and quality of life remain top concerns, these trends could define relocation patterns for years to come. The Source This article is based on the 2025 PODS Moving Trends Report, which analyzes net long-distance moves using customer data from January 2024 to March 2025. Additional housing and rental market data was sourced from Zillow and RentCafe, while broader economic context was drawn from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Public Policy Institute of California.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tampa Bay among most moved-out areas in America: PODS
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — For the first time, Tampa Bay has been placed on a list of cities and areas with the highest number of move-outs in America. PODS, a moving company, released its annual moving trends report. The company analyzed long-distance moving numbers between January 2024 and March 2025 to determine where people are moving to and out of. According to the report, more people are leaving Florida than entering. These are the highest-paying jobs in Tampa The Tampa Bay and South Florida areas were both ranked among cities with the highest number of move-outs. 'Tampa Bay's appearance comes as a surprise since it previously ranked 4th and 9th on our move-in lists in 2022 and 2023, respectively. However, it was suspiciously absent last year, and now we see why,' the report said. PODS' data listed Tampa Bay at No. 16 on the most move-outs list, while South Florida came in at No. 3. 'It's a somewhat surprising shift considering Tampa Bay was recently on our move-in list, but not entirely shocking with the city's significant population boom,' PODS said. 'Development has been ongoing for nearly a decade, prices have soared, traffic has multiplied, and the increasing risk from hurricanes have pushed both transplants and native residents to their limits.' According to PODS, many people who left Florida moved to the Midwest, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and the Northeast. Here are the top 20 cities and areas with the highest number of move-outs, according to PODS. Los Angeles, California (1st in 2024) Northern California (San Francisco area) (2nd in 2024) South Florida (Miami area) (3rd in 2024) Long Island, New York (Serving parts of NYC) (4th in 2024) San Diego, California (8th in 2024) Central Jersey, New Jersey (6th in 2024) Chicago, Illinois (7th in 2024) Boston, Massachusetts (13th in 2024) Hudson Valley, New York (10th in 2024) Denver, Colorado (12th in 2024) Santa Barbara, California (11th in 2024) Seattle, Washington (Not ranked in 2024) Stockton-Modesto, California (9th in 2024) Washington, DC (Not ranked in 2024) Hartford, Connecticut (15th in 2024) Tampa Bay, Florida (Not ranked in 2024) Fresno, California (17th in 2024) Austin, Texas (5th in 2024) Bakersfield, California (18th in 2024) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Not ranked in 2024) PODS said people are still moving to Florida, but it is no longer the hotspot of years past. 'Between 2021 and 2023, Florida consistently had at least six cities on our list of top cities people are moving to — but this year, there are only two: Ocala and Jacksonville,' the report said. These are the top 10 cities with the highest number of move-ins, according to PODS' data: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina/Wilmington, North Carolina (1st in 2024) Ocala, Florida (2nd in 2024) Raleigh, North Carolina (6th in 2024) Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina (4th in 2024) Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas (Not ranked in 2024) Charlotte, North Carolina (5th in 2024) Boise, Idaho (11th in 2024) Knoxville, Tennessee (8th in 2024) Nashville, Tennessee (13th in 2024) Jacksonville, Florida (9th in 2024) You can find more city and area rankings on PODS' website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
