Southern Charm Surges: Carolinas Account for
30% of Top 10 U.S. Relocation Hotspots, While Southern
Appalachians Draw Significant Appeal for Americans Seeking Better
Cost of Living and Warmer Climates
CLEARWATER, Fla., May 20, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- PODS Enterprises, LLC, an industry leader that
revolutionized the moving and storage category through its portable
container service offerings, today released its fourth annual
Moving Trends Report identifying the top 20 cities Americans are
fleeing from, and flocking to, in 2024. The report analyzes
consumer movements throughout the past fifteen months, identifying
the environmental and economic factors that inspired these
trends.
Carolinas and Appalachians become new hotspots as pandemic
cities cool off
For the second consecutive year, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Wilmington, North Carolina landed the top spot
on the list. Raleigh, North
Carolina jumped 14 places compared to last year, coming in
sixth in 2024. However, it's not just these coastal gems that are
seeing an influx of new residents. The entire Southern Appalachian
region is booming, with droves of people seeking the "quiet life"
in states like Tennessee,
Georgia, and Alabama.
More Americans are calling the Southeast home with the promise
of lower costs of living, an exceptional quality of life, an
incredible food scene, easy access to nature, and vibrant metro
areas. This migration highlights the region's broad appeal to those
craving a more balanced lifestyle at a reasonable price point
without sacrificing modern amenities and rich cultural
experiences.
Top 10 cities with the highest number of move-ins:
- Myrtle Beach, SC /
Wilmington, NC (1st in
2023)
- Ocala, FL (4th in
2023)
- Houston, TX (5th in
2023)
- Greenville-Spartanburg, SC (10th in 2023)
- Charlotte, NC (16th
in 2023)
- Raleigh, NC (20th
in 2023)
- Phoenix, AZ (18th
in 2023)
- Knoxville, TN (7th
in 2023)
- Jacksonville, FL
(8th in 2023)
- Asheville, NC (17th
in 2023)
"Last year, we noted the Carolinas were worth watching, and this
year, they've not only taken the trophy as the number one spot for
new moves but also broken a record," said Rich Schwartz, SVP of Corporate Operations at
PODS. "On the flip side, we're continuing to see a throughline
where expensive metro areas are prompting Americans to flock to
cities and states where the cost of living is lower, and the
lifestyle is more balanced."
California dreaming turns to
natural living: housing costs push Americans out of cities
Los Angeles, Northern California, South Florida's Miami metro, and Long Island, New York continue to see the largest
population exoduses. While the draw to natural surroundings is a
driving force, skyrocketing costs of living have proven equally
influential in this lifestyle pivot. Exorbitant housing costs,
overcrowding, and hefty tax burdens have become, for some,
insurmountable challenges in these urban centers. As a result, many
residents find themselves priced out and seeking reprieve from
major cities. This mass relocation underscores the growing appeal
among Americans in prioritizing access to nature and a more
sustainable quality of life over the pace of city living.
Top 10 cities with the highest number of move-outs:
- Los Angeles, CA
(1st in 2023)
- Northern California
(San Francisco area)
(2nd in 2023)
- South Florida (Miami area) (5th in 2023)
- Long Island, NY (Serving parts of NYC) (4th in
2023)
- Austin, TX (Not ranked in
2023)
- Central Jersey, NJ (6th in 2023)
- Chicago, IL (3rd in
2023)
- San Diego, CA (14th
in 2023)
- Stockton-Modesto, CA (9th in 2023)
- Hudson Valley, NY (11th in 2023)
For a more in-depth look at where Americans are moving and why,
including the full top 20 lists and expert analysis, visit the full
post on the PODS Blog.
About PODS Enterprises, LLC
A trusted moving and
storage leader for more than 25 years, PODS offers a simpler and
more flexible way to move. PODS pioneered portable moving
and storage in 1998 and has been giving customers control over
their moves by adapting to their pace, dates, and locations ever
since. Today, with over six million moves, PODS provides
residential and commercial moving and storage services in
the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the UK. Whether it's a
long-distance or international relocation, an across-town move, or
a renovation project, there is a PODS solution for any move. To
learn more, visit PODS.com.
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