Joe Robison

Tiny but densely populated, the Garden State is often misunderstood for its famous gambling scene and reality TV. But really, New Jersey is perfectly positioned for those who want proximity to NYC or who work in Philly. It’s packed with scenic countryside, 130 miles of beaches, and one of the most diverse populations in the nation. Yet, according to moveBuddha’s turn of the year move survey, 42% of Jersey-based respondents said they were looking to move out of state. So, why are locals looking to leave, and where do they want to go?

From the natural splendor of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Tennessee River Gorge to the cultural cache of the Grand Ole Opry and Elvis’ Graceland, Tennessee has got it going on, baby. The state has seen a recent steady inflow of West Coasters, retirees, and country music fans looking for a change of (more affordable) pace. Here we spotlight the Tennessee metros, cities, and small towns that are attracting these newcomers.

With the nation’s largest population losses, Californians are moving to states with lower taxes and higher affordability. Which California metros are fueling the exodus and where are movers going?

Historical Wild West, the grandeur of the Grand Canyon, spiritual Sedona — Arizona has it all. Since the advent of air conditioning, the state’s affordable living costs and temperate winters have attracted snowbirds and retirees. Today, across the dense urban areas, there’s been a boom of new residents across all demographics and a number of businesses moving in making it one of the most popular sunbelt moving destinations in the nation.

Americans have been moving to the Sunshine State in droves over the past few years. Retirees and a new generation of tech workers are diversifying the land that was once primarily alligators and citrus groves. We wanted to know which states are fueling the growth, and which cities are seeing surges of new resident growth?

With explosive growth across the Lone Star state, Texas is clearly a beacon attracting both businesses and individuals nationwide. Urban metros are overflowing with newcomers flooding historically off-the-radar towns. Which Texas cities are especially popular to move to in 2024? 

Rising gas prices will cause painful moving cost increases this summer across the country. Since January 1 of this year, prices have already risen 26.63% across the U.S, with California hit the hardest at a $5.77 state average in March 2022. As of April 5th, the national average was $4.17 a gallon, according to AAA. […]

Parents of future Olympians are known to move across the country to support their child’s athletic career. We analyzed the Team USA roster for Beijing 2022 to see how far training has taken these Olympic families. This week, athletes from around the world will gather in Beijing for an event they’ve spent their entire lives […]

Whether you love or hate winter weather, we can all agree that the holidays are often hectic and stressful. If winter festivities (or maybe it’s the food?) raise your blood pressure each year, retreating to a winter vacation home may be just what the doctor ordered. For some, a winter getaway means getting as far […]