A new study by United Van Lines finds that Oregon tops the list of states that Americans are moving to. Other states at the top of the list include South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Nevada, Texas and Washington. Here are the details from CNN Money’s Kathryn Vasel.
Americans are moving in search of cheaper places to live, more jobs, warmer climates and green space.
And it’s one state in particular that people are flocking to: Oregon.
Oregon was the top moving destination in 2015 for the third year in a row, according to a study of 123,000 moves from United Van Lines. Almost 70% of the interstate moves in Oregon were people moving to the state.
The number of people moving to Oregon has increased by 10% in the past six years.
Five of the 10 states with the highest number of inbound movers are west of the Mississippi River. The tech boom has played a big role in enticing new residents to the West Coast, but that’s just part of the attraction.
“We are seeing people drawn for lifestyle issues: more green space and looking for a lower cost of living,” said Melissa Sullivan, director, marketing communications at UniGroup, which operates United Van Lines.
But finding a home in Oregon’s biggest city has become more expensive. Home prices in Portland increased almost 11% in October from the same time last year, according to the most recent S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index.
The South was also a popular moving destination last year, with South Carolina ranking second.
