Most people in California are already familiar with packing up their belongings, taping boxes, wrapping items in bubble wrap, and hauling their stuff from one city to another in search of the ideal spot for their careers, family, or the perfect climate. Although moving is one of the most stressful situations we can face, it’s also one of the most important milestones in a person’s life.
Nearly half of all moves in America happen between Memorial Day and Labor Day, making the summer months the busiest moving season of the year. According to a U-Haul report, this period sees a significant increase in relocations as families, students, and professionals take advantage of the warmer weather and school breaks to move to new homes or cities.
That same study shows that Californians deciding to leave the state are heading to destinations in the southern U.S., specifically Texas and Arizona. In fact, Golden State residents are the #1 group of new arrivals for U-Haul customers in Austin and the #2 for new residents in San Antonio. The definitive list of states receiving recent California movers is as follows:
- Arizona
- Nevada
- Texas
- Washington
- Oregon
- Colorado
- Utah
- Florida
- Illinois
- New York
Meanwhile, the top receiving cities in the country are:
- Austin
- San Antonio
- Dallas
- Denver
- Houston
- Las Vegas
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- Phoenix
- Portland