The States Americans Are Choosing to Leave and The Places They’re Moving to Instead

Ohio retains its position as one of the states witnessing substantial outbound migrations, holding steady from the previous year. The leading cause for Ohioans to bid adieu is a new job or job transfer, followed closely by retirement, motivating 28% of those relocating elsewhere. Interestingly, the majority of movers, both incoming and outgoing, fall within the 65 and older age bracket.

While Ohio offers a relatively affordable cost of living, some residents find themselves grappling with the state’s unpredictable weather patterns. Curtis Williams, a former resident in Elkhorn, Blair, and Tekamah, recounts a rollercoaster of weather extremes: scorching summers with stifling humidity, fleeting moments of autumn’s charm, followed by frigid polar vortex winters, seven feet of snow, and then a brief interlude of spring before the relentless summer heat returns.