QUOTABLE QUOTES – By the Numbers Edition

MOVIN’ IN AND OUT – United Van Lines 47th Annual National Movers Study of the 50 states and the District of Columbia found Americans “are moving eastbound and southbound – and relocating to less expensive areas with comparable amenities to larger metropolitans.” The Top Ten “inbound” that attracted more residents in 2023 were Vermont, District of Columbia, South Carolina, Arkansas, Rhode Island, North Carolina, South Dakota, Alabama, New Mexico and West Virginia.

Here is how the Bay State ranked:

7th
—Where Massachusetts ranked in the number of “outbound” states from which people moved from in 2023. The only states that lost more people than Massachusetts were New Jersey, Illinois, North Dakota, New York, Michigan and California.

28.4 percent
—Percentage of Massachusetts residents who said they moved because of their job.

19.2 percent
— Percentage of Massachusetts residents who said they moved for family consideration.

18 percent
— Percentage of Massachusetts residents who said they moved because of their retirement.

16 percent.
— Percentage of Massachusetts residents who said they moved because of lifestyle.