A recent U-Haul study indicates that South Carolina has become the leading destination for movers in the United States as of 2024, surpassing Texas after three consecutive years at the top. The trend of Americans migrating south continues, with states like North Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee also in the top five. This shift is driven by factors such as cost of living, job opportunities, and lifestyle considerations, particularly noted in areas like Myrtle Beach, which has seen significant population growth among retirees.
Migration to the Southeast and Southwest continues as families gauge their cost of living, job opportunities, quality of life and other factors that go into relocating to a new state.
State-to-state transactions from the past year reaffirm customer tendencies that have been pronounced for some time, as the South enjoys an influx of new residents.
South Carolina has become a magnet for retirees and young families alike, known for its charm, beaches and low cost of living.
California continues to lead the pack of states people are fleeing, ranking 50th for the fifth year running, impacted by high costs and lack of jobs.
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