See which states people are packing up and moving to

Key Points:

• U-Haul's migration trends report reveals that Baby Boomers are moving predominantly to the Southeast, with South Carolina and North Carolina being the top destinations, reflecting the region's appeal to retirees and winter residents.
• Gen X movers favor Florida and Texas, followed by Southeast and Mountain West states, while Millennials prefer California and several Midwest states such as Ohio and Idaho.
• Gen Z is gravitating toward major metropolitan areas, with New York City, Dallas, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles leading as top destinations, highlighting their preference for cities with colleges, entry-level jobs, and apartments.
• Florida is the only state appearing in the top 10 net-gain states for all four generations, while Texas ranks highly for three generations except Baby Boomers, and Idaho is popular among three generations except Gen Z.
• The report underscores how generational stages significantly influence migration patterns, with older generations seeking warmer, retirement-friendly states and younger generations moving to urban centers with educational and employment opportunities.