Louisiana again tops the chart for outbound moves

"Published on Wednesday, the report found that overall mobility in the U.S. is low, which the study attributes to high housing costs and limited inventory. However, long-term moves are still occurring at a fairly regular pace, which Atlas says suggests that Americans are motivated to move for lower taxes, lower housing costs and better cost-of-living ratios. This trend is reflected in many of the top inbound move states, which include Arkansas, Idaho, North Carolina, Hawaii, Washington, D.C., Tennessee, Washington, Alabama, North Dakota and New Hampshire."

"Despite Louisiana's migration struggles, the study noted that three of the top-five outbound states from 2024, California, Illinois and New York, have moved to a balanced position, which they attribute to the mortgage rate-lock effect and decision of many homeowners to not move unless they have to. Americans are still moving, albeit at changing rates. To construct the report, Atlas examined data from customers who moved between November 1, 2024, and Oct. 31, 2025."

Overall mobility in the U.S. is low due to high housing costs and limited inventory. Long-term moves continue at a fairly regular pace as people pursue lower taxes, lower housing costs and better cost-of-living ratios. Top inbound move states include Arkansas, Idaho, North Carolina, Hawaii, Washington, D.C., Tennessee, Washington, Alabama, North Dakota and New Hampshire. In Alabama, 38% of inbound moves ended up in Bentonville, the only state with a majority of inbound moves going to one city. Top outbound states in 2025 include Louisiana, West Virginia, Wyoming, Delaware, Nebraska, Arizona, Iowa, Oklahoma, South Dakota and South Carolina. Louisiana led outbound moves for a second consecutive year, while some formerly high-outbound states moved to a more balanced position due to mortgage rate-lock effects and homeowner reluctance to move. Interstate moves remain steady year-to-year with ongoing regional and industry relocations.

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