"In 2025, approximately 33,000 more people moved out of Massachusetts than arrived from other states, highlighting a significant trend of domestic outmigration."
"Despite the outmigration, the total population of Massachusetts reached an estimated 7.15 million as of July 2025, due to international arrivals and a higher number of births than deaths."
"Massachusetts has recently ranked in the top 5 'most moved from' states in the U.S., alongside California, New York, Illinois, and New Jersey."
"High living costs and affordability pressures are significant factors driving residents to consider leaving, with 1 in 3 voters seriously contemplating this due to financial stress."
In 2025, Massachusetts saw a net loss of approximately 33,000 residents moving out to other states. Despite this outmigration, the total population reached an estimated 7.15 million, driven by international immigration and a higher number of births than deaths. The state ranks among the top five most moved from states in the U.S. High living costs and affordability pressures contribute to residents leaving, particularly younger, college-educated professionals. However, there is a trend of returning residents to urban areas post-COVID, with an inflow into the Boston metro area.
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