Nevada Among Most Popular States To Move To

Nevada was the fourth most popular state to move to in 2017, according to a report released on Tuesday.

United Van Lines announced the findings of their 41st annual movers study, which documents moving patterns from state-to-state across the United States. The data tracks the total number of inbound and outbound moves in each state. According to the study, Nevada had the fourth highest inbound rate at 61 percent.

The percentage of people choosing to move to the Silver State rather than leave is reflective of a pattern across the western United States. Along with Nevada, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, South Dakota, and Washington appear on the list of top 10 states with inbound moves. Vermont has the highest rate, with 68 percent of all moves going to the state.

“This year’s data reflects longer-term trends of movement to the western and southern states, especially to those where housing costs are relatively lower, climates are more temperate and job growth has been at or above the national average, among other factors,” said Michael Stoll, economist and professor in the Department of Public Policy at the University of California, Los Angeles. “We’re also seeing continued migration to the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West as young professionals and retirees leave California.”

2017 top 10 inbound states

1. Vermont

2. Oregon

3. Idaho

4. Nevada

5. South Dakota

6. Washington

7. South Carolina

8. North Carolina

9. Colorado

10. Alabama

2017 top 10 outbound states

1. Illinois

2. New Jersey

3. New York

4. Connecticut

5. Kansas

6. Massachusetts

7. Ohio

8. Kentucky

9. Utah

10. Wisconsin

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