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Welcome, neighbor! moveBuddha analysts collected proprietary data from 2020 to June 30, 2024, to evaluate move trends across all 50 states. Analysts relied heavily on the in-to-out ratio equation analysis to see which cities were earning more residents by move ins. Raleigh had the top move in-to-out ratio at 1.55. It was found that for every 100 move outs, there were 155 move ins. Movers continue to seek out nature and affordability as key drivers for relocating. North Carolina was noted as the overall volume winner by earning the most net searches for moves in, taking Q1 winner Texas (now #3) out of the top spot. Read more here.