These 10 states attracted more movers than they lost in 2025 — and one unexpected state came out on top

• Atlas Van Lines tracked state-to-state migration patterns in 2025.
• The Midwest has become a hot spot for movers, although it doesn’t appear on this list.
• The data shows that the Sun Belt still appeals to many movers.

Moving from one state to another isn’t as common as you might think, but plenty of people do it.

Whether moving for affordability reasons, job opportunities, or proximity to family, crossing state lines to pursue a better life is a reality for many. Where they choose to go is based on a variety of factors, and some surprising states have welcomed significantly more people than they’ve shed.

Moving company Atlas Van Lines has conducted its Migration Patterns Study since 1993. This year, the moving company tracked relocations from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025.

Although the Midwest is having a moment, attracting movers from all over the country, it has no entries on this list. Meanwhile, the Sun Belt continues to receive a steady stream of movers due to its generally low cost of living.

In recent years, it might feel as though everybody has moved around, but the numbers suggest that’s not the case. In 2024, only 2.1% of Americans changed their address from one state to another, according to the US Census. But that’s still about 7 million people.

Here are the top 10 states (including Washington, DC) with the highest percentage of inbound movers in 2025. Populations come from the US Census Bureau.

10. New Hampshire

Population: 1,409,032

Percent of inbound moves in 2025: 55%

Percent of outbound moves in 2025: 45%

9. North Dakota

Population: 796,568

Percent of inbound moves in 2025: 56%

Percent of outbound moves in 2025: 44%

8. Alabama

Population: 5,157,699

Percent of inbound moves in 2025: 57%

Percent of outbound moves in 2025: 43%

7. Washington

Population: 7,958,180

Percent of inbound moves in 2025: 57%

Percent of outbound moves in 2025: 43%

6. Tennessee

Population: 7,227,750

Percent of inbound moves in 2025: 57%

Percent of outbound moves in 2025: 43%

5. Washington, DC

Population: 702,250

Percent of inbound moves in 2025: 59%

Percent of outbound moves in 2025: 41%

4. Hawaii

Population: 1,446,146

Percent of inbound moves in 2025: 60%

Percent of outbound moves in 2025: 40%

3. North Carolina

Population: 11,046,024

Percent of inbound moves in 2025: 60%

Percent of outbound moves in 2025: 40%

2. Idaho

Population: 2,001,619

Percent of inbound moves in 2025: 64%

Percent of outbound moves in 2025: 36%

1. Arkansas

Population: 3,088,354

Percent of inbound moves in 2025: 68%

Percent of outbound moves in 2025: 32%

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