Why People Moved U.S. Census, 2023 National Survey Estimates*
Approximately 7.7% of the total U.S. population moved in 2023.
2,673,000
Newer, better or larger home
2,634,000
New job or job transfer
2,148,000
To establish own household
And changes in significant-other relationships
2,108,000
Change in marriage status
2,018,000
Cheaper housing
1,547,000
And “other family reasons”
Closer to family/family care
1,360,000
To own instead of rent
1,112,000
Also “less crime”
Better neighborhood
1,045,000
Closer to work/commute
Chart numbers apply to residents aged 16+ years.
697,000
To attend or leave college
53% moved within the same county, 42% moved out of county, and 5% moved from abroad.
417,000
Health reasons
319,000
Retired
39% of those moving were aged 20 to 29; 28% were 30 to 44; 19%, 45 to 64; and 8% were 65+. Older age segments tend to move much less often.
299,000
Lost job/look for work
151,000
Foreclosure or eviction
96,000
Prior to moving, approximately 36% lived in owner-occupied homes, and 64% in rentals.
Change of climate
41,000
Natural disaster
0
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
*Movers 16+ years of age; owned, rental and social housing. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2023 Annual Social and Economic Supplement, published 12/2024. Data from sources deemed reliable, but may contain errors and subject to revision. All numbers approximate.
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