Southeastern and Sun Belt cities continue to be top destinations for movers, according to PODS. Followings its annual Moving Trends Report in May, PODS analyzed long-distance moves between May and August of this year.
The inbound list is topped by Sarasota, Florida, and Ocala, Florida, followed by Myrtle Beach, South Carolina-Wilmington, North Carolina. “Our Moving Trends data continues to show a clear preference for Southeastern and Sun Belt regions,” says Rich Schwartz, senior vice president of corporate operations at PODS. “Affordability, lifestyle balance, and climate are likely driving forces, and we see secondary markets rising as attractive alternatives to what are commonly perceived
The top 10 cities with the highest number of move-ins this summer include:
- Sarasota, Florida
- Ocala, Florida
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – Wilmington, North Carolina
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
- Orlando, Florida
- Knoxville, Tennessee
As for outbound cities, Los Angeles continues to lead the move-out list. Boston, Massachusetts; Long Island, New York; and Washington, D.C. follow due to rising housing costs, taxes, and other affordability challenges.
The 10 cities with the highest number of move-outs this summer include:
- Los Angeles, California
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Long Island, New York (serving parts of NYC)
- Washington, D.C.
- Hudson Valley, New York
- Chicago, Illinois
- Northern California (San Francisco area)
- Central Jersey, New Jersey
- Seattle, Washington
- South Florida (Miami area)
“The Northeast and West Coast continue to see out-migration at high levels, with people likely relocating in search of lower living costs and a higher quality of life,” adds Schwartz. “We expect this east-to-south migration trend to continue as housing affordability remains a pressing factor.”
