U.S. Migration Patterns

and Reasons Why We Move

The annual Atlas Van Lines Migration Patterns study provides a snapshot of relocation patterns. The 2010 study used for the data below shows the Midwest continues to lose residents, while the South has more states gaining residents than other U.S. regions.

U.S. Migration Patterns & Reasons Why We Move

Inbound vs. Outbound StatesInbound – More than 55% of total shipments moving into the stateOutbound – More than 55% of total shipments moving out of the stateBalanded – Inbound and outbound individually represent 55% or less of total shipments

U.S. Migration Patterns & Reasons Why We Move

Top Reasons for MovingAccording to a U.S. government survey in 2009, the most common reasons for moving are:

U.S. Migration Patterns & Reasons Why We Move

Regional Differences

By percent of regional respondents.

More information at:wwww.atlasvanlines.com/migration-patterns

Sources:Atlas Van Lines 2010 Migration PatternsAmerican Housing Survey for the United States: 2009