More Arizonans are Leaving – Here’s Where They’re Moving

Arizona has a lot to offer, but not everyone wants to make the Grand Canyon State their home. Compared to other states, Arizona has a high turnover of residents.

Arizona is unique. While many people are currently moving to the state, they're finding a host of reasons to pull up stakes and move away. Arizona is both a sending and a receiving state when it comes to people changing locations.

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Why Arizona has a High Turnover

• High Turnover: Arizona appears frequently as both a sending and receiving state.
• Western Migration Hub: It plays a central role in Western U.S. migration, swapping residents between other western locations, primarily California, Texas, and Colorado.
• Urban Magnet: Phoenix is growing quickly and remains one of the most popular urban destinations in the country.

Which States Are Arizona Residents Moving To?

According to the annual information provided by the U-Haul Midyear Migration Trends report, here are the cities people from Arizona are moving to. Most of the residents in this report are from Phoenix, Tucson, or other major Arizona metropolitan areas.

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The top cities Arizona residents are moving to:

1. Austin, Texas
2. Dallas, Texas
3. Denver, Colorado
4. Houston, Texas
5. Las Vegas, Nevada
6. Los Angeles, California
7. Minneapolis, Minnesota
8. Portland, Oregon
9. Riverside, California
10. Sacramento, California
11. San Antonio, Texas
12. San Diego, California
13. San Francisco and San Jose, California
14. Seattle, Washington

These fourteen cities were listed as top destinations for U-Haul customers who were moving from major Arizona cities.

Why Are People Moving from Arizona?

According to the Yuma Daily News, here are the top reasons Arizona residents are moving to other states:

Top Reasons People Are Leaving Arizona

1. It's HOT! Extreme heat and record-breaking temperatures are just too much for some folks. They're tired of it and ready for a change.
2. It's Getting Expensive! The rising cost of living and the sharp rise in the housing market have made Arizona less affordable than in years past.
3. It's Crowded! The population of Arizona is rising faster than urban development can keep up. It's getting crowded.
4. It's Changing! Many people have noticed a shift in political and cultural values and no longer believe the state aligns with their ideals.

Californians are STILL Moving to Arizona in Record Numbers

Whatever the reason residents choose to relocate, Arizona's personality is changing quickly. Remote work has made it possible for people to live anywhere and continue to remain employed in their chosen profession.

Sound school systems and lower costs of living are driving more people in search of other states. If the trend continues, our state will be very different in the next ten years.

Sources: U-Haul | Yuma Daily News