American Migration Explorer
Explore directional migration patterns and market signals, then read the source-backed reports for observation periods, uncertainty and methodological limits.
Dashboard visuals are exploratory. For cited estimates, margins of error and downloads, use the Migration Research Hub →
CA • NY • IL • NJ • MA
TX • FL • TN • NC • SC
Top Net Gainers
2026 LIVE| State | Net Surplus |
|---|---|
| #1Florida | +365,000 |
| #2Texas | +349,000 |
| #3North Carolina | +128,000 |
| #4South Carolina | +90,000 |
| #5Tennessee | +75,000 |
Top Net Losers
2026 LIVE| State | Net Deficit |
|---|---|
| #1California | -343,000 |
| #2New York | -216,000 |
| #3Illinois | -141,000 |
| #4New Jersey | -64,000 |
| #5Massachusetts | -57,000 |
The U-Haul Index (2026)
One-way truck rental prices reveal the true supply & demand of migration. Exorbitant outbound prices indicate a massive shortage of trucks leaving Blue states.
*Source: Average 26ft truck rental quote for immediate booking (Jan 2026).
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Directional flows
ACS estimates show substantial outbound corridors from states including California and New York. Every major corridor also has a reverse flow, and survey estimates include sampling uncertainty.
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Net migration leaders
The latest Census population estimates place North Carolina, Texas and South Carolina at the top of net domestic migration. Florida’s latest population growth has a much larger international-migration component.
Should You Move?
Compare locations across multiple indicators. State-level migration data cannot calculate personal relocation savings or establish why a household moved.
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