10 U.S. States People are Leaving and Where They’re Going Instead

STATES WITH THE HIGHEST OUTBOUND MOVES

1. NEW JERSEY

Total Inbound Moves: 33.2%
Total Outbound Moves: 66.8%
Most prevalent inbound age: 65 or older ( 24.82%)
Most prevalent outbound age: 65 or older (34.28%)
Most common inbound income: $150,000+ (42.55%)
Most common outbound income: $150,000+ (42.61%)

The United Van Lines study shows that more people are moving out of New Jersey more than any other U.S. state—66.8% to be exact. The top reasons people attributed to their outbound moves include a lifestyle change (17.36%), to move closer to family (20.44%) and retirement (34.51%), with a job relocation being the biggest reason for both inbound (61.84%) and outbound moves (34.73%).