United Van Lines released their 45th annual National Movers Study that shows Nebraska made the top 10 list of states that people are moving out of.
Just over 55% of people who used their service in 2021 moved out of Nebraska while just over 44% moved into the Cornhusker State.
Elle Cummings with United Van Lines tells KLIN News, “What we are seeing in a state like Nebraska is very similar to surrounding states. People are leaving to be closer to family and for jobs.”
The report shows:
9.21% retired in Nebraska while 20.41% left Nebraska to retire elsewhere
3.95% moved into Nebraska for health reasons while 9.18% moved out of the state
38.16% moved into Nebraska for family while 27.55 moved out
6.58% moved to Nebraska for lifestyle choices while 12.24% left the state
47.37% moved into Nebraska for a job while 41.84% left for employment
5.48 moved into Nebraska for cost effectiveness while 2.04% moved out of the state
The report shows that 61% of those who moved out of Nebraska were age 55 and older while 12.2% were between the ages of 45 and 54.
The report shows that 40% of those who moved from Nebraska made more than $150,000 a year.
The top ten states people are moving out of are New Jersey, Illinois, New York, Connecticut, California, Michigan, Massachusetts, Louisiana, Ohio, and Nebraska.
The top ten states people are moving to are Vermont, South Dakota, South Carolina, West Virginia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Oregon, Idaho, and Rhode Island.