U.S. Migration Patterns and Reasons Why We Move The annual Atlas Van Lines Migration Patterns study provides a snapshot of relocation patterns. The 2010 study used for the data below shows the Midwest continues to lose residents, while the South has more states gaining residents than other U.S. regions.

Inbound vs. Outbound States Inbound – More than 55% of total shipments moving into the state Outbound – More than 55% of total shipments moving out of the state Balanded – Inbound and outbound individually represent 55% or less of total shipments

Top Reasons for Moving According to a U.S. government survey in 2009, the most common reasons for moving are:

Regional Differences By percent of regional respondents.

More information at: wwww.atlasvanlines.com/migration-patterns Sources: Atlas Van Lines 2010 Migration Patterns American Housing Survey for the United States: 2009