#1 State To Move to is North Carolina, Says United Van Lines Migration Study
January 12th, 2008 Categories: Charlotte News and Politics
North Carolina was the #1 State in the US in Inbound Moves at 64%- 36% outbound,
according to United Van Lines 2007 Migration Study released just a few days ago. The biggest loser? Michigan, with almost 68% of all moves moving out of the state. Here is a look at the south, the largest region for inbound migrations- the percentage moving in to the state is:
North Carolina 64%
South Carolina 60.6%
Georgia 54%
Leading the way, with families moving out are the rust belt states of:
Michigan 67.8%
New Jersey 60%
New York 59.5%
Pennsylvania 57%
Ohio 56%
And we know a lot of them are coming to Charlotte. The Charlotte Chamber released a study that showed 80,000 families relocated to Charlotte in 2006. We await the 2007 numbers. The reasons cited? Good paying jobs, the mild climate, and a chance to build a future…
Over the next couple of months I’m going to be dedicating my blog time to specific areas of Charlotte and some specific communities. I’d like to continue building my Top Ten Charlotte New Home Communiy List- there are only 4 now, and also work what makes the different ares of town special, like Southpark, Myers Park, Dilworth, Matthews, Southwest Charlotte. As time permits, I will also be looking at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools as well.
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Another good indicator of why the Charlotte real estate market is one of the strongest in the country!
Terry, it is always reassuring to find data that supports what you see anecdotally as a realtor every day. I’m sure people looking to relocate to Charlotte will be in good hands with your services.
I found it interesting in your data, that Georgia was third for inbound moves at 54%. I’d love to see that data broken down by cities and counties in Georgia because my anecdotal experience is that a lot of people want to relocate to Alpharetta and the surrounding cities of Roswell and Milton. Now I have a number to support what I already knew.
Thanks for sharing,
Kevin
Terry from reading your blog I can see why NC would be a popular relocation destination with the beautiful topography and luxury homes. - Ashley
Hey Terry
My wife is from Concord so we keep up time to time with what is going on in Charlotte. I have to say that I am jealous.
Hey Terry
My wife is from Concord so we keep up time to time with what is going on in Charlotte. I have to say that I am envious.