Americans are more likely to search for moves into buyer-friendly cities than renter-friendly ones — especially into cities like Ocala (FL), Kissimmee (FL), and Greensboro (NC). The most popular reason for moving in America? Housing. Most often, it’s to upgrade to a bigger, newer home. Others move to finally buy instead of rent, or to […]
Today’s 20-somethings can find it hard to fit in: they’re notoriously left off the real estate ladder and may struggle to afford housing, get a foot in the door of their careers, and uncover vibrant dating scenes to help them land the partner of their dreams. Where can they thrive? We wanted to know which […]
Americans are said to be at home where the buffalo roam (metaphorically), but it’s not always reflected in their domestic migration. In fact, movers are more typically attracted to city lights and job opportunities, and to suburbs with plenty of room to stretch out and raise a family. That isn’t the case this summer. We […]
College towns: they’re places where residents can catch theatrical performances and concerts they won’t get in other small towns. They might also find cozy bookstores with big-name readings, coffee joints with all-night hours, and football games that turn autumn Saturdays into all-town parties. That makes them popular spots to settle for folks of all ages […]
Suburbs in mid-sized metros dominate 2025 moving searches. Wake Forest, NC is #1. When they want a place to call home, many Americans head outside the inner city beltways into quieter suburbs. In fact, according to our 2025 moving survey, one-third of Americans want to live in a suburban environment this year. Places where they […]
In a moveBuddha survey, 79% of Americans said they’d consider moving in 2025 if it meant heading to a safer neighborhood. So, we dug into the data to find out which of America’s favorite cities to move to in 2025 are getting safer: 73% of 2025’s most searched relocation cities are safer due to falling […]
Americans have been moving at historically low rates, but high numbers of Americans report a desire to move. Our survey asks Americans whether they are planning to move in 2025, where they want to move, and why. Key Takeaways 35% of Americans say they plan to move in 2025, but historical trends suggest only 8-9% […]
Small mountain towns are known for big recreation. Nestled in mountains that rise 1,000 or more feet from valley floors, these havens provide a majestic backdrop for skiers, bikers, fishing enthusiasts, climbers, and even cloud gazers to live their best lives. These cozy towns have seen their popularity skyrocket in recent years as remote work […]
Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, began their working lives around the time of the 2007 recession. They inherited an economy marked by high unemployment, enduring overall lower wages that have influenced their lifetime earning power ever since, likely the driving force behind millennials welcoming fewer children and owning homes at lower rates than the […]
