This State Was Just Named the Most Popular Place to Move in 2025-and It Has Beaches, Charming Towns, and Mountains

"Known for its beautiful islands, beaches, and lowcountry charm, it's no wonder South Carolina attracts tons of residents. The ranking was according to a moving trends report by moveBuddha, an online platform to help people plan a move, and represented South Carolina's sixth consecutive year on the top of the list. In fact, the report found people in South Carolina showed more than double the interest in moving to the state than leaving."

"The appeal of mid-sized metros with an abundance of nearby nature also seems to be a winning combination. South Carolina's Myrtle Beach was named the top city to move to for 2025, renowned for its incredible beaches, wildlife spotting, amazing golf courses, and more. For every outbound move there, the city welcomed 2.41 inbound moves, according to the report. Myrtle Beach was followed by Wilmington, North Carolina; Vancouver, Washington; Greenville, South Carolina; and Clearwater, Florida."

"As for the state that led in total inbound volume, that honor belonged to South Carolina's neighbor to the north: North Carolina. The Tar Heel state was responsible for 17.5 percent of all net in-migration searches, according to the report. Beyond the Carolinas, the survey noted Wisconsin saw the largest increase in interest from movers. The Badger state-known for its incredible Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, picturesque cities, and quaint lakeside villages -saw a 79 percent increase in inbound searches co"

moveBuddha ranked South Carolina the top state for moves in 2025 and recorded more than double inbound interest than outbound. The designation marks South Carolina's sixth consecutive year leading relocation rankings. A rare combination of mountains and beaches, notable food cities, and mild winter temperatures contributes to the state's appeal. Despite a recent uptick, a drag on home sales is appearing in moving patterns, yet many are still moving to buyer-friendly states and suburban enclaves where mortgages remain affordable. Mid-sized metros with nearby nature draw strong interest. Myrtle Beach topped the city list with 2.41 inbound moves per outbound move. North Carolina accounted for 17.5 percent of net in-migration searches, and Wisconsin saw a 79 percent rise in inbound search interest.

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