According to our annual moving survey, 1 in 4 movers want to move to a friendly suburb. But which are the best suburbs to live in America? We examined search data from moveBuddha’s Moving Cost Calculator to identify which suburbs Americans deem “best,” one for every state. We based this on which suburbs have the highest […]
Using search data from the moveBuddha Moving Cost Calculator, we analyzed searches from July 2025 through the end of January 2026 to identify the top city in each state Americans want to move to this year. While not every search turns into a move, search behavior offers an early signal of where interest is building. […]
New moveBuddha Migration Report Reveals Where People Moved in 2024 and Where They Are Headed in 2025 While South Carolina is still America’s favorite move destination, as in 2023, this year, our move preferences are expanding to include a broader range of cities across the region. In our 4th annual migration report, we look back […]
New moveBuddha Migration Report Reveals Where People Moved in 2023 and are Headed to in 2024 Are you moving to South Carolina this year? Every year, people want to know where the most popular destinations are for people to move to. In our 3rd annual migration report, we look back on the past year and […]
In May, Delaware saw more than twice as many move-ins as move-outs. That’s a first for the First State. This spring’s moving surge revealed a shift: this year’s most popular destinations aren’t necessarily the flashiest lifestyle states that have topped lists for the past few years. In May, tiny Delaware joined other surprising states like […]
When work from home sputters, wildfires sweep through residential neighborhoods, and hurricanes upend roofs, Americans’ sense of “home” also changes. After all, nearly 58% of American moves are related to housing and jobs. When those change, the fortunes of American cities change with them. They changed dramatically in 2024 and early 2025. First of all, […]
In 2022, Florida was the fastest-growing state in the country. But today? The state is suffering a popularity crisis. Though 1.1 people still move into Florida for every move outbound, flat growth and transplants rethinking their choice have made for a post-pandemic hangover. Mortgage applications are down, while those in neighboring states are rising. Young […]
College towns ooze the good vibes of vibrant downtowns, abundant coffee shops, built-in lecture series, touring music, and theater productions that inspire young adults to explore new ideas, find their passions, and stumble home safely. But where can new graduates actually afford to build a future that aligns with their values? Gen Z factors don’t […]
Many Floridians are considering raising their homes above hurricane storm surge. In Los Angeles, some residents burned by fires are looking to move to safer spots in New England. In both cases, homeowners are grappling with how to survive and thrive in areas prone to natural disasters like fires, floods, and earthquakes — and when […]
