Even in the best possible circumstances, moving to a new home can be stressful. Perhaps in no small part for this reason, in recent decades Americans have become increasingly likely to stay put. Fewer than 30 million people moved within the U.S. in each of the last three years, compared to over 40 million per year for much of the 1980s and throughout the 1990s, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
While a small minority of moves in the U.S. are necessitated by an eviction or natural disaster, most are voluntary — most often for reasons related to housing. These include wanting a larger home, a more affordable home, or a home in a better neighborhood. Other commonly cited explanations include work and family.
No matter the reason, most Americans do not have to go far to get what they want. Since record keeping began in 1948, over 60% of movers remained in the same county, and over 80% in the same state. Lately, however, a larger share of American movers are crossing state lines.
According to estimates from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, the number of Americans who moved to a different state has been steadily rising for over a decade. More than 8.2 million Americans moved to a different state in 2022, the most of any year since at least 2010.
The historic number of moves across state lines in 2022 was driven, in part, by moves out of Ohio. An estimated 196,800 Americans left Ohio in 2022 for a different part of the country. Some states are much more popular destinations for former-Ohio residents than others.
People from Ohio moved to every state in the country in 2022, with the exception of North Dakota. Among the 48 states and Washington, D.C., the influx of former-Ohio residents ranged from about 20 to nearly 27,300.
These are the states people from Ohio are moving to the most.
50. North Dakota: 0 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to North Dakota in 2022: None
- Total num. of Americans who moved to North Dakota in 2022: 34,536 — 4th fewest of 50 states (0.00% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 779,261 (4th smallest of 50 states)
49. Vermont: 20 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Vermont in 2022: 20 (0.01% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Vermont in 2022: 26,151 — the fewest of 50 states (0.08% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 647,064 (2nd smallest of 50 states)
47. Rhode Island: 120 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Rhode Island in 2022: 120 (0.06% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Rhode Island in 2022: 40,311 — 6th fewest of 50 states (0.30% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 1,093,734 (7th smallest of 50 states)
47. South Dakota: 120 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to South Dakota in 2022: 120 (0.06% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to South Dakota in 2022: 31,300 — 3rd fewest of 50 states (0.38% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 909,824 (5th smallest of 50 states)
46. Alaska: 125 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Alaska in 2022: 125 (0.06% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Alaska in 2022: 36,563 — 5th fewest of 50 states (0.34% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 733,583 (3rd smallest of 50 states)
45. Mississippi: 131 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Mississippi in 2022: 131 (0.07% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Mississippi in 2022: 69,948 — 14th fewest of 50 states (0.19% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 2,940,057 (17th smallest of 50 states)
44. Delaware: 182 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Delaware in 2022: 182 (0.09% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Delaware in 2022: 46,162 — 9th fewest of 50 states (0.39% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 1,018,396 (6th smallest of 50 states)
43. Idaho: 224 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Idaho in 2022: 224 (0.11% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Idaho in 2022: 87,949 — 19th fewest of 50 states (0.25% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 1,939,033 (13th smallest of 50 states)
42. Wyoming: 236 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Wyoming in 2022: 236 (0.12% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Wyoming in 2022: 28,948 — 2nd fewest of 50 states (0.82% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 581,381 (the smallest of 50 states)
41. Maine: 403 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Maine in 2022: 403 (0.20% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Maine in 2022: 41,618 — 7th fewest of 50 states (0.97% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 1,385,340 (9th smallest of 50 states)
40. Nebraska: 408 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Nebraska in 2022: 408 (0.21% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Nebraska in 2022: 49,159 — 11th fewest of 50 states (0.83% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 1,967,923 (14th smallest of 50 states)
39. New Hampshire: 579 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to New Hampshire in 2022: 579 (0.29% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to New Hampshire in 2022: 49,782 — 12th fewest of 50 states (1.16% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 1,395,231 (10th smallest of 50 states)
38. Arkansas: 586 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Arkansas in 2022: 586 (0.30% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Arkansas in 2022: 86,375 — 18th fewest of 50 states (0.68% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 3,045,637 (18th smallest of 50 states)
37. Connecticut: 595 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Connecticut in 2022: 595 (0.30% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Connecticut in 2022: 145,315 — 21st most of 50 states (0.41% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 3,626,205 (22nd smallest of 50 states)
36. Hawaii: 654 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Hawaii in 2022: 654 (0.33% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Hawaii in 2022: 56,209 — 13th fewest of 50 states (1.16% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 1,440,196 (11th smallest of 50 states)
35. Iowa: 727 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Iowa in 2022: 727 (0.37% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Iowa in 2022: 72,231 — 16th fewest of 50 states (1.01% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 3,200,517 (20th smallest of 50 states)
34. Utah: 929 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Utah in 2022: 929 (0.47% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Utah in 2022: 91,341 — 20th fewest of 50 states (1.02% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 3,380,800 (21st smallest of 50 states)
33. Oklahoma: 943 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Oklahoma in 2022: 943 (0.48% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Oklahoma in 2022: 117,788 — 24th fewest of 50 states (0.80% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 4,019,800 (23rd smallest of 50 states)
32. Nevada: 985 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Nevada in 2022: 985 (0.50% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Nevada in 2022: 127,406 — 25th most of 50 states (0.77% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 3,177,772 (19th smallest of 50 states)
31. District of Columbia: 1,011 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to District of Columbia in 2022: 1,011 (0.51% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to District of Columbia in 2022: 64,506 (1.57% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 671,803
30. Montana: 1,095 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Montana in 2022: 1,095 (0.56% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Montana in 2022: 48,165 — 10th fewest of 50 states (2.27% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 1,122,867 (8th smallest of 50 states)
29. New Mexico: 1,186 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to New Mexico in 2022: 1,186 (0.60% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to New Mexico in 2022: 72,095 — 15th fewest of 50 states (1.65% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 2,113,344 (15th smallest of 50 states)
28. Minnesota: 1,567 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Minnesota in 2022: 1,567 (0.80% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Minnesota in 2022: 117,016 — 23rd fewest of 50 states (1.34% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 5,717,184 (22nd largest of 50 states)
27. Kansas: 1,834 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Kansas in 2022: 1,834 (0.93% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Kansas in 2022: 94,208 — 21st fewest of 50 states (1.95% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 2,937,150 (16th smallest of 50 states)
26. Maryland: 1,963 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Maryland in 2022: 1,963 (1.00% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Maryland in 2022: 139,784 — 22nd most of 50 states (1.40% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 6,164,660 (19th largest of 50 states)
25. New Jersey: 1,991 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to New Jersey in 2022: 1,991 (1.01% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to New Jersey in 2022: 175,023 — 16th most of 50 states (1.14% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 9,261,699 (11th largest of 50 states)
24. Alabama: 2,223 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Alabama in 2022: 2,223 (1.13% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Alabama in 2022: 139,263 — 23rd most of 50 states (1.60% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 5,074,296 (24th largest of 50 states)
23. Oregon: 2,302 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Oregon in 2022: 2,302 (1.17% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Oregon in 2022: 128,359 — 24th most of 50 states (1.79% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 4,240,137 (24th smallest of 50 states)
22. Wisconsin: 2,740 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Wisconsin in 2022: 2,740 (1.39% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Wisconsin in 2022: 120,434 — 25th fewest of 50 states (2.28% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 5,892,539 (20th largest of 50 states)
21. Missouri: 2,876 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Missouri in 2022: 2,876 (1.46% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Missouri in 2022: 163,254 — 18th most of 50 states (1.76% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 6,177,957 (18th largest of 50 states)
20. Louisiana: 3,427 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Louisiana in 2022: 3,427 (1.74% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Louisiana in 2022: 75,330 — 17th fewest of 50 states (4.55% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 4,590,241 (25th largest of 50 states)
19. Washington: 3,515 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Washington in 2022: 3,515 (1.79% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Washington in 2022: 248,355 — 10th most of 50 states (1.42% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 7,785,786 (13th largest of 50 states)
18. New York: 3,714 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to New York in 2022: 3,714 (1.89% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to New York in 2022: 301,461 — 6th most of 50 states (1.23% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 19,677,151 (4th largest of 50 states)
17. Massachusetts: 4,031 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Massachusetts in 2022: 4,031 (2.05% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Massachusetts in 2022: 171,077 — 17th most of 50 states (2.36% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 6,981,974 (16th largest of 50 states)
16. West Virginia: 4,356 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to West Virginia in 2022: 4,356 (2.21% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to West Virginia in 2022: 43,493 — 8th fewest of 50 states (10.02% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 1,775,156 (12th smallest of 50 states)
15. Colorado: 4,941 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Colorado in 2022: 4,941 (2.51% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Colorado in 2022: 229,876 — 11th most of 50 states (2.15% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 5,839,926 (21st largest of 50 states)
14. Georgia: 5,221 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Georgia in 2022: 5,221 (2.65% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Georgia in 2022: 327,795 — 5th most of 50 states (1.59% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 10,912,876 (8th largest of 50 states)
13. Arizona: 5,280 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Arizona in 2022: 5,280 (2.68% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Arizona in 2022: 282,729 — 7th most of 50 states (1.87% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 7,359,197 (14th largest of 50 states)
12. Tennessee: 5,708 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Tennessee in 2022: 5,708 (2.90% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Tennessee in 2022: 225,969 — 13th most of 50 states (2.53% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 7,051,339 (15th largest of 50 states)
11. South Carolina: 6,059 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to South Carolina in 2022: 6,059 (3.08% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to South Carolina in 2022: 219,707 — 14th most of 50 states (2.76% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 5,282,634 (23rd largest of 50 states)
10. Virginia: 6,151 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Virginia in 2022: 6,151 (3.13% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Virginia in 2022: 266,970 — 8th most of 50 states (2.30% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 8,683,619 (12th largest of 50 states)
9. California: 10,031 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to California in 2022: 10,031 (5.10% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to California in 2022: 475,803 — 3rd most of 50 states (2.11% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 39,029,342 (the largest of 50 states)
8. North Carolina: 10,094 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to North Carolina in 2022: 10,094 (5.13% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to North Carolina in 2022: 341,582 — 4th most of 50 states (2.96% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 10,698,973 (9th largest of 50 states)
7. Pennsylvania: 10,436 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Pennsylvania in 2022: 10,436 (5.30% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Pennsylvania in 2022: 262,700 — 9th most of 50 states (3.97% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 12,972,008 (5th largest of 50 states)
6. Indiana: 10,634 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Indiana in 2022: 10,634 (5.40% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Indiana in 2022: 149,331 — 20th most of 50 states (7.12% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 6,833,037 (17th largest of 50 states)
5. Michigan: 10,791 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Michigan in 2022: 10,791 (5.48% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Michigan in 2022: 157,955 — 19th most of 50 states (6.83% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 10,034,118 (10th largest of 50 states)
4. Illinois: 11,296 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Illinois in 2022: 11,296 (5.74% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Illinois in 2022: 228,308 — 12th most of 50 states (4.95% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 12,582,032 (6th largest of 50 states)
3. Texas: 12,423 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Texas in 2022: 12,423 (6.31% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Texas in 2022: 668,338 — 2nd most of 50 states (1.86% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 30,029,572 (2nd largest of 50 states)
2. Kentucky: 12,646 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Kentucky in 2022: 12,646 (6.43% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Kentucky in 2022: 113,197 — 22nd fewest of 50 states (11.17% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 4,512,310 (25th smallest of 50 states)
1. Florida: 27,257 people from Ohio
- People from Ohio who moved to Florida in 2022: 27,257 (13.85% of outbound moves from Ohio)
- Total num. of Americans who moved to Florida in 2022: 738,969 — the most of 50 states (3.69% from Ohio)
- Total population in 2022: 22,244,823 (3rd largest of 50 states)
| Rank | Geography | New residents from Ohio in 2022 | Share of all outbound moves from Ohio in 2022 (%) | Share of all inbound moves from Ohio in 2022 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | North Dakota | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 49 | Vermont | 20 | 0.01 | 0.08 |
| 47 | Rhode Island | 120 | 0.06 | 0.30 |
| 47 | South Dakota | 120 | 0.06 | 0.38 |
| 46 | Alaska | 125 | 0.06 | 0.34 |
| 45 | Mississippi | 131 | 0.07 | 0.19 |
| 44 | Delaware | 182 | 0.09 | 0.39 |
| 43 | Idaho | 224 | 0.11 | 0.25 |
| 42 | Wyoming | 236 | 0.12 | 0.82 |
| 41 | Maine | 403 | 0.20 | 0.97 |
| 40 | Nebraska | 408 | 0.21 | 0.83 |
| 39 | New Hampshire | 579 | 0.29 | 1.16 |
| 38 | Arkansas | 586 | 0.30 | 0.68 |
| 37 | Connecticut | 595 | 0.30 | 0.41 |
| 36 | Hawaii | 654 | 0.33 | 1.16 |
| 35 | Iowa | 727 | 0.37 | 1.01 |
| 34 | Utah | 929 | 0.47 | 1.02 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | 943 | 0.48 | 0.80 |
| 32 | Nevada | 985 | 0.50 | 0.77 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | 1,011 | 0.51 | 1.57 |
| 30 | Montana | 1,095 | 0.56 | 2.27 |
| 29 | New Mexico | 1,186 | 0.60 | 1.65 |
| 28 | Minnesota | 1,567 | 0.80 | 1.34 |
| 27 | Kansas | 1,834 | 0.93 | 1.95 |
| 26 | Maryland | 1,963 | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| 25 | New Jersey | 1,991 | 1.01 | 1.14 |
| 24 | Alabama | 2,223 | 1.13 | 1.60 |
| 23 | Oregon | 2,302 | 1.17 | 1.79 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | 2,740 | 1.39 | 2.28 |
| 21 | Missouri | 2,876 | 1.46 | 1.76 |
| 20 | Louisiana | 3,427 | 1.74 | 4.55 |
| 19 | Washington | 3,515 | 1.79 | 1.42 |
| 18 | New York | 3,714 | 1.89 | 1.23 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | 4,031 | 2.05 | 2.36 |
| 16 | West Virginia | 4,356 | 2.21 | 10.02 |
| 15 | Colorado | 4,941 | 2.51 | 2.15 |
| 14 | Georgia | 5,221 | 2.65 | 1.59 |
| 13 | Arizona | 5,280 | 2.68 | 1.87 |
| 12 | Tennessee | 5,708 | 2.90 | 2.53 |
| 11 | South Carolina | 6,059 | 3.08 | 2.76 |
| 10 | Virginia | 6,151 | 3.13 | 2.30 |
| 9 | California | 10,031 | 5.10 | 2.11 |
| 8 | North Carolina | 10,094 | 5.13 | 2.96 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 10,436 | 5.30 | 3.97 |
| 6 | Indiana | 10,634 | 5.40 | 7.12 |
| 5 | Michigan | 10,791 | 5.48 | 6.83 |
| 4 | Illinois | 11,296 | 5.74 | 4.95 |
| 3 | Texas | 12,423 | 6.31 | 1.86 |
| 2 | Kentucky | 12,646 | 6.43 | 11.17 |
| 1 | Florida | 27,257 | 13.85 | 3.69 |
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