
Research Shows Record Number Of People Moving Out Of New Jersey In 2023
Residents across the United States are having to make difficult decisions for their futures to do what is best for their careers and families. Moving is one of the most difficult decisions someone has to make and even when they do it, they may question if it is the right choice.
New Jersey has the third highest household expenses in the United States, which forces residents of The Garden State to wonder if they are better off living in another state.
United Van Lines conducted their annual National Movers Study which breaks down what states people are moving to and from the most along with the demographics breakdown of those movers. This is the 47th year that UVL has produced this study and the results from 2023 may surprise you.
What Does UVL Research Say About New Jersey?
United Van Lines research shows that New Jersey is the number one Outbound moving state with 65 percent of moving trucks leaving the state compared to only 35 percent moving into the Garden State. This is the sixth consecutive year that New Jersey ranked at the top of the list of residents moving out of NJ.
According to their study results, 27 percent of people moving out of New Jersey are looking to spend their retirement years in another state while 21.4% say they want to live closer to their family members who are residents of other states.
Also, United Van Lines research found that 16.4% of those surveyed moving out of New Jersey say they are doing so for a new or better job while 13.6% are leaving New Jersey because they are looking for a better quality lifestyle.
United Van Lines found that 73.7% of people moving out of New Jersey earn over $100,000 in annual wages per year. So people who could afford to live in New Jersey are opting to move out of the state to states to get more "value" for their money in everyday life.
Here are the Top Ten Inbound States People moved to in 2023 according to United Van Lines research:
1. Vermont
2. Washington, D.C.
3. South Carolina
4. Arkansas
5. Rhode Island
6. North Carolina
7. South Dakota
8. Alabama
9. New Mexico
10. West Virginia
If you are someone who is also thinking about moving out of New Jersey, here are reasons for you to hit the pause button and reconsider:
Why You Shouldn't Move Out of New Jersey
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