California, New York and Illinois experienced the greatest recent outflow of people relative to their populations, according to Placer.ai. (Credit: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM)
In the wake of the pandemic, the United States has experienced significant domestic migration shifts due to remote work, housing affordability and regional economic opportunities. In particular, Americans have flocked to warmer climates, expansive natural scenery and more affordable housing options, according to a Placer.ai study.
Mountain and Sun Belt states have seen the highest influx of new residents during this time, led by South Carolina, which drew newcomers equaling 3.6% of its January 2025 population. Idaho was next with a 3.4% net migration percentage of population, followed by Nevada, Montana, Florida, South Dakota, Wyoming, North Carolina and Tennessee. Texas also had a large number of newcomers, although its net migration was just 0.9% because of its large overall population.
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Kristen Smithberg
Kristen Smithberg is a Colorado-based freelance writer who covers commercial real estate, insurance, benefits and retirement topics for BenefitsPRO and other industry publications.
