Here’s Where People from Arizona Are Now Moving to Most
I love seeing the country. There’s so much to explore in the United States, so every now and then I find myself daydreaming about what it would be like to live somewhere else.
Arizona is always going to feel like home to me, but sometimes I catch myself wondering what it would be like to live somewhere else.
As it turns out, I'm not the only one with my head in the clouds. Recent migration studies show that many Arizona residents are packing up and heading elsewhere, even as our state continues to attract newcomers, according to Real Estate Daily News and Atlas Van Lines.
Arizona to Texas: A Top Choice
According to U-Haul's Midyear Migration Trends Report, here is a list of the most popular destinations for people moving out of Arizona:
- Austin, Texas
- Dallas, Texas
- San Antonio, Texas
- Houston, Texas
Texas keeps drawing in new people thanks to its booming job market, all kinds of business opportunities, and the fact that you can find just about any lifestyle there. A lot of folks leaving Arizona are heading for different cities across Texas.
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Nearby Western States Remain Popular
People from Arizona aren't moving across the country; they’re choosing to stay in the West. Here are some of the most popular places they’re putting down new stakes:
- Denver, Colorado
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Seattle, Washington
- Portland, Oregon
These are the spots where a lot of people from Arizona are ending up.
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California Is Still Drawing Arizona Movers
Despite California's higher cost of living, there are still a few California metro areas ranked near the top for Arizona movers:
- Los Angeles
- San Diego
- Riverside
- Sacramento
- San Francisco Bay Area
In fact, more people leaving Arizona move to California than to any other state, according to census data.
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Why Some Residents Are Leaving
There are many reasons people are moving out of Arizona. Some of the major factors are the rising costs of housing, insurance, and childcare, traffic, and everyone’s favorite: extreme summer temperatures.
Arizona actually ranked sixth among states with the most people moving out, according to Atlas Van Lines.
Yeah, I’m Staying in Arizona
As much as I enjoy visiting new places and imagining what my life would be like if I lived somewhere else, I'm staying right here in Arizona.
The sunsets, mountain views, winter weather (or, let’s be honest, relative lack of weather), and unique beauty are tough to beat.
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