Photo: Getty Images
Mayflower Moving Reveals Where Americans Are Moving - Sarasota is #1 in USA
Mayflower has released the results of its new 2021 "Finding Home" data. The report indicates the top states and cities Americans moved to throughout the past two years. The data showed that, among locations where Mayflower supported 800 or more total moves, from July 2019 to July 2021.Sarasota, FL., saw a higher percentage of inbound migration compared to any other major metropolitan area during the same timeframe.
The top inbound metropolitan statistical areas (with 800 total moves or more) from July 2019-July 2021 were:
- Sarasota, Fla.
- Wilmington, N.C.
- Fort Myers-Cape Coral, Fla.
- Santa Fe, N.M.
- Boise, Idaho
The top inbound states (with 800 total moves or more) from July 2019 - July 2021 were:
- Idaho
- South Carolina
- Oregon
- Tennessee
- Florida
Approximately two thirds (67%) of people indicate the weather as a top influence, followed by proximity to parks, green spaces and nature trails (61%), as the reason, they picked a location. .
To learn more about the Mayflower survey and access regionally curated welcome resources for those who have just moved or are considering one, visit here: https://www.mayflower.com/newsroom/mayflower-reveals-where-americans-are-moving-and-how-location-shapes-our-identities