New Jerseyans continue to leave our beautiful Garden State en masse.
United Van Lines released its 47th Annual National Movers Study, and it shows that New Jersey is the No. 1 most moved-from state in the country.
The study tracks the company’s exclusive data for customers’ state-to-state migration patterns. For the sixth consecutive year, the study found more residents moved out of New Jersey than any other state, as 65% of New Jersey moves were outbound.
The top reason for leaving was because of retirement (27%), according to the study. Over the years, the effects of the pandemic, the ability to work remotely, the cost of healthcare, the desire to be closer to family, and improving quality of life were cited as reasons for people fleeing the state.
Overall, Americans are moving east and south to areas that are similar to larger metro areas but are less expensive. Vermont is the No. 1 state where people are relocating, with 65% of moves being inbound.
“We are continuing to see the trend that Americans are moving to more affordable, lower-density areas across the country, with many heading to Southern states,” United Van Lines Vice President of Corporate Communications Eily Cummings says. “Movers are also becoming more strategic with their planning, as relocation continues to be driven by factors such as the price of housing, regional climates, urban planning and job growth.”
The top outbound states for 2023 were:
1. New Jersey
2. Illinois
3. North Dakota
4. New York
5. Michigan
6. California
7. Massachusetts
8. Kansas
The top inbound states of 2023 were:
1. Vermont
2. Washington, D.C.
3. South Carolina
4. Arkansas
5. Rhode Island
6. North Carolina
7. South Dakota
8. Alabama
9. New Mexico
10. West Virginia
The idea of leaving New Jersey is unthinkable for many of us. We have some of the best beaches and boardwalks along the Jersey Shore, gorgeous mountains and lakes, great school systems, fun theme parks, museums and science centers, high-ranking healthcare facilities, charming downtowns and so much good food (most who do leave complain about missing our pizza and bagels). If you decide to leave NJ at some point, where would you go?
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