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 […]
A crux of the American dream since the post-war boom, suburbs continue to attract more movers than any other type of neighborhood. With their promise of stability, community, and homeownership, they offer the space and amenities that many seek. They’re known as family-friendly havens, safely outside the noise of the employment-rich cities around which they […]
Owning a home is part of the American Dream. But in 2024, before prospective homeowners can begin picking out paint colors for their own picket fence, they’ll need to navigate high interest rates, surging insurance premiums, and home prices that have never been higher. Amid rising affordability concerns, as many as 23% of Americans report […]
Los Angeles is the #1 city to celebrate Día de Los Muertos, with San Antonio and Albuquerque next in line. Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a 2-day celebration that coincides with All Saint’s Day (November 1) and All Souls’ Day (November 2). Both those Catholic traditions center on communing with […]
Johnson City is the #1 thriving college town everyone wants to move to, with three times more searches for moves in than moves out. Southern Appalachian college towns dominate the top 10. Lawton, OK, is the college town where homes are most affordable. College towns are used to student relocations when new students typically arrive […]
