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4 days ago
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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.
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6 days ago
- Business
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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.
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6 days ago
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Denver weather: A brief taste of summer before soggy weather returns
DENVER (KDVR) — May ends and June begins with sunnier and warmer temperatures in the Denver weather forecast. Denver will see late-June-like temperatures Sunday with a chance for a stray storm, but soggy weather is back for at least the first half of next week. Denver among top 10 cities people are moving out of: PODS Temperatures overnight Saturday will be somewhat mild with lows in the upper 40s and low 50s across the region. Skies will be mostly clear with dry weather expected. Winds will be light. The first day of June sees temperatures jump into the middle and upper 80s across the state. Winds will increase through the afternoon with gusts up to 20 miles per hour possible from the south. A few isolated showers or storms may form in the high country and roll into the metro area and adjacent plains, but severe weather is unlikely (though stronger storms may form south of the metro). Denver weather: These clouds make it look like it is raining when it is dry June is the second wettest month of the year and the recent wet weather pattern looks to continue through the first week of the month. Showers and thunderstorms will return starting late Monday and continue through Tuesday with gusty winds. The severe weather risk is relatively low, but present, for the eastern plains. One to two inches of rain may fall through Tuesday night with higher totals possible in areas that see thunderstorms or consistent downpours. Temperatures will cool well below normal into the 60s Tuesday and Wednesday before warming back up into next weekend. Rain chances are lower starting Thursday, but spotty pop-ups will remain possible. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Americans are now abandoning some of California's once-coveted cities — here's where they're headed instead
It's no secret that California's golden glow has started to dim for many residents. The latest PODS Moving Trends Report reveals a mass migration as people pack up and move out of the Golden State, with seven cities being hit especially hard. The reasons? Soaring housing prices, crime concerns, tax burdens, and the dream of a more affordable life elsewhere. Here are the top five California cities Americans are ditching and the new hot spots where they're landing. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) California is home to seven of the top 20 U.S. cities or metro areas with the highest number of residents packing up and moving out, according to the report. But the top five cities experiencing the drain are: Stockton-Modesto People are leaving due to factors such as high crime rates, poverty, and homelessness, making it less attractive for families and businesses, and lacing it in the 13th spot on the report. Santa Barbara Despite coastal beauty and high-end allure, Santa Barbara is seeing an exodus, placing it in 11th spot. According to recent data, the city's population has dropped by over 4% since 2020. Despite its postcard-perfect charm, residents are struggling to keep up with home prices and an unemployment rate above the national average. San Diego Creeping up to the fifth spot from last year's eighth means this city is losing more residents. Beautiful beaches simply can't make up for the soaring cost of living. San Diego's laidback lifestyle is being overshadowed by housing shortages and rising crime, meaning residents are leaving. San Francisco Once a tech-fueled dreamscape, San Francisco is bleeding residents (and businesses) and landing in the second spot again since last year. Eye-watering rents, visible homelessness, and a spike in crime are pushing people to reconsider the Bay. The city ranks at the very bottom of inbound vs. outbound moves, according to moveBuddha. Los Angeles Topping the outbound stats in the PODS study for the second consecutive year in a row, Los Angeles has been the poster child for California's migration crisis. The sky-high taxes, pricey housing, and congested traffic are pushing even celebrities to greener pastures. Not to mention wildfires and issues with insurance coverage. Read more: Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says — and that 'anyone' can do it A Public Policy Institute of California survey shows homelessness has increased in many Californian communities and that housing affordability is a problem. The majority of people who leave are heading to states with lower taxes, lower housing costs, and higher perceived quality of life. And according to a survey by SpareFoot, 26% of Americans who moved in 2024 did so for lower living costs, and 51% claimed safety was a major motivator. Many are looking for better work-life balance and lower taxes. So, where is everybody going? Here are the top relocation destinations: Texas Cities like Dallas-Fort Worth are rolling out the welcome mat. In fact, it's fifth according to PODS on a list of the 20 top cities people are moving to in 2025. One of the fastest-growing metro areas in the United States, the area's affordability, economic opportunities, and high quality of life make it an obvious choice for budget-conscious movers. Florida The Sunshine State is another no-tax haven that's especially attractive to retirees and remote workers. Cities like Ocala (second on PODS) and Jacksonville (10th) are booming with growth and sunshine. North Carolina Raleigh (third) and Wilmington (tied for first) are stealing some of California's spotlight with booming tech and healthcare sectors, low living costs, and family-friendly communities. North Carolina offers a strong job market without the sticker shock of California. South Carolina Greenville-Spartanburg (fourth) and Myrtle Beach (tied for first) are charming, offer job opportunities, and have a much lower cost of living. It's Southern hospitality that's attracting many Californians. California's still got the sunshine, but for many, it's just not worth the price tag anymore. Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? 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6 days ago
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Americans are now abandoning some of California's once-coveted cities — here's where they're headed instead
It's no secret that California's golden glow has started to dim for many residents. The latest PODS Moving Trends Report reveals a mass migration as people pack up and move out of the Golden State, with seven cities being hit especially hard. The reasons? Soaring housing prices, crime concerns, tax burdens, and the dream of a more affordable life elsewhere. Here are the top five California cities Americans are ditching and the new hot spots where they're landing. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) California is home to seven of the top 20 U.S. cities or metro areas with the highest number of residents packing up and moving out, according to the report. But the top five cities experiencing the drain are: Stockton-Modesto People are leaving due to factors such as high crime rates, poverty, and homelessness, making it less attractive for families and businesses, and lacing it in the 13th spot on the report. Santa Barbara Despite coastal beauty and high-end allure, Santa Barbara is seeing an exodus, placing it in 11th spot. According to recent data, the city's population has dropped by over 4% since 2020. Despite its postcard-perfect charm, residents are struggling to keep up with home prices and an unemployment rate above the national average. San Diego Creeping up to the fifth spot from last year's eighth means this city is losing more residents. Beautiful beaches simply can't make up for the soaring cost of living. San Diego's laidback lifestyle is being overshadowed by housing shortages and rising crime, meaning residents are leaving. San Francisco Once a tech-fueled dreamscape, San Francisco is bleeding residents (and businesses) and landing in the second spot again since last year. Eye-watering rents, visible homelessness, and a spike in crime are pushing people to reconsider the Bay. The city ranks at the very bottom of inbound vs. outbound moves, according to moveBuddha. Los Angeles Topping the outbound stats in the PODS study for the second consecutive year in a row, Los Angeles has been the poster child for California's migration crisis. The sky-high taxes, pricey housing, and congested traffic are pushing even celebrities to greener pastures. Not to mention wildfires and issues with insurance coverage. Read more: Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says — and that 'anyone' can do it A Public Policy Institute of California survey shows homelessness has increased in many Californian communities and that housing affordability is a problem. The majority of people who leave are heading to states with lower taxes, lower housing costs, and higher perceived quality of life. And according to a survey by SpareFoot, 26% of Americans who moved in 2024 did so for lower living costs, and 51% claimed safety was a major motivator. Many are looking for better work-life balance and lower taxes. So, where is everybody going? Here are the top relocation destinations: Texas Cities like Dallas-Fort Worth are rolling out the welcome mat. In fact, it's fifth according to PODS on a list of the 20 top cities people are moving to in 2025. One of the fastest-growing metro areas in the United States, the area's affordability, economic opportunities, and high quality of life make it an obvious choice for budget-conscious movers. Florida The Sunshine State is another no-tax haven that's especially attractive to retirees and remote workers. Cities like Ocala (second on PODS) and Jacksonville (10th) are booming with growth and sunshine. North Carolina Raleigh (third) and Wilmington (tied for first) are stealing some of California's spotlight with booming tech and healthcare sectors, low living costs, and family-friendly communities. North Carolina offers a strong job market without the sticker shock of California. South Carolina Greenville-Spartanburg (fourth) and Myrtle Beach (tied for first) are charming, offer job opportunities, and have a much lower cost of living. It's Southern hospitality that's attracting many Californians. California's still got the sunshine, but for many, it's just not worth the price tag anymore. Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 'easy-money' assets will bring in 'great wealth'. How to get in now This is how American car dealers use the '4-square method' to make big profits off you — and how you can ensure you pay a fair price for all your vehicle costs Like what you read? Join 200,000+ readers and get the best of Moneywise straight to your inbox every week. This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
