Americans were on the move last year as the pandemic waned, with 36 million people changing addresses mostly in search of new jobs or to be closer to family, data show.
The numbers are almost evenly split, showing 64% changing their addresses for a new job or to reunite with family members, the latest United Van Lines study showed. And while employment was at the top of the list, this reason has declined 19% over the past two years, while being closer to family jumped 13%.The next biggest reason for moving was retirement at 18%, followed by a lifestyle change , health reasons , and cost of living .
“We’re seeing this not only occur because of Americans’ desire to leave high-density areas due to risk of infection, but also due to the transformation of how we’re able to work, with more flexibility to work remote,” he said. The states that lost the most residents are California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, according to the United States Postal Service change of address data for 2021. California lost 101,000 households, while runner-up New York saw 75,000 families leave. These two states have traditionally been the most expensive in the nation while also having the dubious honor of being leaders in crime and homelessness.
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