Where People Are Moving: Pandemic Edition

Where People Are Moving: Pandemic Edition

COVID-19 has caused all sorts of changes for Americans. It’s increased the amount of time we spend at home. It’s forced us to cook more of our own meals. It’s given us a whole new appreciation for hugs and handshakes. Everyone has been affected.

These changes even include where people want to live, which is an interesting topic that merits a deeper look. Let’s discuss the places most and least popular for residential moves these days.

Places That Are More Affordable

We’re going to separate these into categories instead of individual locations, so you can choose what’s most important to you. First up is affordability. It’s no secret the pandemic caused all sorts of financial hardship, which has caused people living in areas with higher cost of living to reevaluate their living situation. For example, if you’re living in New York City, lost your job and are struggling to find employment, you might move to Texas to better your prospects. So, all that being said, here are some of the most affordable places people are moving:

  • Boise, Idaho
  • Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Sarasota, Florida
  • Rapid City, South Dakota

Places With Better Weather

Weather is another important issue to people, which makes sense. We all like being comfortable. Some people prefer colder weather, others warm. This was never more evident than during the pandemic, when more people had an opportunity to move away from areas with less-than-ideal weather. If you’re looking to escape weather extremes, here are some popular places people have been pursuing for residential relocations:

  • Charleston, South Carolina
  • Orlando, Florida
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Colorado Springs, Colorado

Places With Less Traffic

The last category we’ll cover today is congestion. It’s a big reason more people are moving from the cities to the suburbs. COVID-19 forced most of us to work from home and lots of people got used to not dealing with traffic and rude drivers. Obviously, the bigger the metropolitan area, usually the more traffic you’ll experience. That being said, here are some of the most popular pandemic moving destinations for avoiding traffic:

  • Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Nashville, Tennessee
  • Corpus Christi, Texas

If you’re planning a move soon, be sure to contact IMS Relocation today for a no-obligation quote. We’d love to help you reach your ideal destination.