U-Haul Data Shows Continued Migration to Sunbelt States
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United States — U-Haul's 2025 Growth Index shows ongoing population shifts toward Sunbelt states, with Texas ranked first, followed by Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee and South Carolina. The report, based on more than 2.5 million one-way transactions, lists California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts among states with the largest net outflows. Cities such as Myrtle Beach and parts of Utah recorded increased inbound moves; Tennessee noted job-related growth from companies expanding in region. U-Haul cited political trends among top and bottom states. Local outlets reported year-over-year percentage changes and regional impacts. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
About this summary
This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from Brigitte Gabriel, MassLive, WPDE, KJZZ, WPEC and WSMV Nashville.
Timeline of Events
- 2020: Pandemic-era mobility patterns amplify moves from some high-cost states.
- 2025: U-Haul publishes Growth Index from over 2.5 million one-way transactions.
- 2025: U-Haul lists Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina as top growth states.
- 2025: Local reports show Myrtle Beach, Utah cities, and Middle Tennessee with notable inbound increases.
- 2025–2026: Coverage highlights persistent outflows from states like California, New York and Massachusetts.
- Articles Published:
- 6
- Right Leaning:
- 0
- Left Leaning:
- 1
- Neutral:
- 5
- Distribution:
- Left 17%, Center 83%, Right 0%
Businesses, real estate markets and retirees in the top-growth states gained increased demand, investment and relocation choices as U-Haul data showed sustained inbound moves to states such as Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee.
Residents and local governments in states with net outflows — including California, New York and Massachusetts — face population declines that may reduce tax revenues, labor supply and create challenges for local services and economic growth.
Coverage of Story:
From Left
Young professionals say they'll abandon Massachusetts. That should terrify Beacon Hill
MassLiveFrom Center
U-Haul Data Shows Continued Migration to Sunbelt States
Brigitte Gabriel WPDE KJZZ WPEC WSMV NashvilleFrom Right
No right-leaning sources found for this story.
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