Arizona, Your New Neighbor Probably Just Moved Here from California
Snowbird season has been over for months, but if you've noticed more out-of-state license plates in your local Fry’s parking lot, you’re not imagining things.
Arizona's Population is Changing
According to U-Haul’s midyear migration report, Arizona is still a magnet for newcomers. The Phoenix metropolitan area remains the most significant target for newcomers, and California is still the number one state sending residents our way.
Long-time Arizona residents have noticed the population shift, and they have mixed feelings.
Top Cities Arizona Residents Are Moving To
Why People are Moving to Arizona
Many people are fleeing other states, they say, because of rising prices, exorbitant taxes, and unsustainable policies. But folks in Arizona have noted that many of the new residents are voting for the very same strategies that led to their home states' economic downturns.
The Top Ten States Moving to Arizona
- California (no surprise there)
- Texas
- Colorado
- Nevada
- Washington
- Utah
- New Mexico
- Oregon
- Illinois
- Florida
What To Expect from Arizona's Summer Heat
Why People Are Moving to Arizona from Other States
- Sunshine and Climate: Arizona averages more than three hundred days of sunshine a year. It's easy to understand why someone might want to trade gloomy Seattle rain or unpredictable Chicago weather for more stable, sunnier days.
- Job Opportunities: The good news is that Arizona's economy is growing. Tech companies are expanding here, and healthcare and construction are booming. Phoenix is seeing a big boom. Companies are leaving higher tax states in search of cheaper office space and a more business-friendly environment. And the jobs are following.
- Cost of Living (Sort of): Living in Arizona is still cheaper than California, but the irony is, as former Californians continue to move here, they're changing the housing market and pushing prices up.
On the plus side, Arizona still has lower property taxes and no state tax on Social Security, which makes Arizona attractive to retirees and remote workers.
Sources: Pew Research | Consumer Affairs | USA Today | U-Haul Migration Trends
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