Redfin: Out-of-State Movers Point to Better Weather, Climate

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Redfin, Seattle, released a new survey querying why U.S. residents might be looking at out-of-state moves.

The top reason reported by movers was weather, at 22%. No. 2 was concern about climate change, at 21%.

Next were concern about safety/crime at 20% and moving for a job or job relocation at 19%. Reported at 18% each were folks looking to be with/nearer to family, for lower overall cost of living and to upgrade to a better home or neighborhood.

Rounding out the top 10 were wanting more space (16%), concerns about job security (15%) and for lower rental/home prices (15%).

Americans searching for better weather are consistently moving from the northern parts of the U.S. to areas like Florida, Las Vegas and Sacramento. Of the respondents who are planning to move out of state, 14% are moving to Florida, 13% are moving to Texas and 11% are moving to California.

“Many movers are looking for a location that aligns with their ideal lifestyle, and weather can play a meaningful role in that decision,” said Redfin Economist Yingqi Xu. “Whether it’s escaping harsh winters, the desire for year-round outdoor recreation or looking to sunshine as a mood booster, weather is an important consideration for many Americans who are relocating.”

But, movers within their current state point to different reasoning. For those respondents, 29% say they’re seeking a better home or neighborhood and 29% say they want more space. Twenty-one percent say they are concerned about safety or crime, 14% are concerned about natural disasters or climate risk and 9% are looking for better weather.