Overview
- U-Haul’s 2025 Growth Index, based on more than 2.5 million one-way rentals, ranks Texas first for in-migration, followed by Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee and South Carolina.
- California posts the largest net outflow for the sixth straight year on U-Haul’s list, with a smaller net loss than in 2024; Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts also rank among the biggest losers.
- United Van Lines’ 49th Annual National Movers Study identifies Oregon as the top inbound state in 2025, led by the Eugene–Springfield metro, using full-service household moves to calculate inbound shares.
- United Van Lines reports Colorado has shifted to a high-outbound state for the first time since 1990, a change tied to housing affordability and evolving migration patterns across age groups.
- Huntsville, Alabama, stands out for strong inbound demand linked to space-sector jobs, while Sun Belt and smaller metros continue to attract movers seeking lower costs, job opportunities and proximity to family.