Washington among top states for movers
Residential moves entering or leaving each state reveal interesting trends. Data from Atlas Van Lines between November 2024 and October 2025 guides this analysis.
The choropleth map by Atlas Van Lines provides a visual representation of these patterns. The highest share of inbound moves was in Arkansas, Idaho, and North Carolina. Contrarily, Louisiana, West Virginia, and Wyoming saw the highest share of outbound moves.
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Why it matters
The high cost of living, constrained housing supply, and softening job market are among the factors influencing movement across states. However, Washington State continues to attract a significant number of movers.
Driving the news
Recent reports from the Office of Financial Management show a considerable proportion of Washington’s population growth is attributable to migration.
State of play
In 2025, Washington was among states with a substantial influx: standing shoulder with Arkansas, Idaho, and North Carolina. Meanwhile, Louisiana, West Virginia, and Wyoming each reported high outbound movement.
The big picture
According to a new analysis from Realtor.com, people move for a variety of reasons, including lower prices, better job prospects, climate resilience, and proximity to family.
What we’re hearing
The CEO of Atlas World Group has given his take on the future predictions of migration patterns.
What we’re watching
We are anticipating upcoming migration data from United Van Lines, as shared in their annual movers study.
