IDAHO is the place to be! An increasing number of Americans are moving into Idaho, bringing the ranking up to the MOST POPULAR moving destination of 2019.
United Van Lines 43rd Annual National Movers Study tracks customers’ state-to-state migration. This study showed Idaho as the state with the highest percentage (67.4%) of inbound migration among states experiencing more than 250 moves with the United Van Lines. This means that more and more Americans are moving to Idaho. WOW! This is the first time Idaho has lead the list of inbound states in more than 25 years.
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The Top Reasons Why People Moved to Idaho in 2019:
More than 21% of people moved to Idaho for the lifestyle
An increasing number of Americans are looking to retire in Idaho. Retirement marked the primary reason why Americans relocated to Idaho. However, many also moved to Idaho for their family, job and lifestyle. In contrast, job relocation also caused the highest number of people to leave Idaho. Nevertheless, the number of inbound Idahoans far outweighed outbound.
• Retirement: Inbound: 35.71% / Outbound: 10.87%
• Health: Inbound: 8.57% / Outbound: 10.87%
• Family: Inbound: 25% / Outbound: 30.43%
• Lifestyle: Inbound: 21.43% / Outbound: 23.91%
• Job: Inbound: 26.43% / Outbound: 43.48%
Primary Age Ranges of People Moving to Idaho:
Regardless of your age, Idaho offers some seriously striking views
Individuals over the age of 55 made up the highest percentage of people moving to Idaho as more than 72% of movers were above the age of 55.
• <18-34: Inbound: 10.53% / Outbound: 17.78%
• 35 to 44: Inbound: 5.26% / Outbound: 13.33%
• 45 to 54: Inbound: 12.03% / Outbound: 17.78%
• 55 to 64: Inbound: 36.09% / Outbound: 22.22%
• 65 or older: Inbound: 36.09% / Outbound: 28.89%
Income of People Moving to Idaho:
Of those who moved to Idaho, and used United Van Lines, most inbound residents made more than $150,000 a year. However people across income levels are looking to relocate to the Gem State.
• $0 to $49,999: Inbound: 5.43% / Outbound: 12.9%
• $50,000 to $74,999: Inbound: 15.22% / Outbound: 12.90%
• $75,000 to $99,999: Inbound: 18.48% / Outbound: 16.13%
• $100,000 to $149,999: Inbound: 23.91% / Outbound: 25.81%
• $150,000 or more: Inbound: 36.96% / Outbound: 32.26%
