Moving to a new home is exciting. Sure, there will be headaches and stress along the way, but starting off fresh in a new place – whether it’s five miles away or 500 miles away – is rejuvenating. That’s undeniable. But it’s also true that some of us are more ready to make a move than others. In fact, according to a recent analysis of last year’s Census data, one state in particular had more movers than any other. So which was it? Well, the data shows 3.3 million Texans moved within Texas last year – which is both the highest number of people who moved within a state and the highest share, at 11 percent of the state’s population. Wherever you are, though – if you’re moving – you’re likely staying close to home. Between 1989 and 2021, the median distance home buyers moved was just 10 to 15 miles. (source)
