Summary
More people are leaving California than moving there, with many ex-residents relocating to states like Texas, Nevada, and Arizona. Census data and reports from U-Haul show a continued trend of out-migration from California. Several factors, such as high living costs and taxes, contribute to this trend, although immigration from outside the U.S. offsets some of the population loss.
Key Facts
- Many Californians are moving to states like Texas, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Florida, Oregon, and New York.
- Texas had the most significant number of new residents from California, with over 77,000 people moving there in one year.
- According to U-Haul, Texas and Florida are top destinations for U.S. movers.
- Nevada has gained popularity, rising in U-Haul's rankings of states for in-migration.
- U-Haul's data comes from over 2.5 million annual moves, but it may not directly reflect population growth.
- High living costs, taxes, and housing expenses are reasons why Californians are leaving.
- California has lost domestic residents but gained international migrants, offsetting some losses.
- Between 2023 and 2024, California's net domestic migration was negative, but international migration was positive.
