{"id":86252,"date":"2026-07-15T05:55:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T12:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/?p=86252"},"modified":"2026-07-08T12:57:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T19:57:25","slug":"americans-moving-better-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/americans-moving-better-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"Better Weather Is the Top Reason Americans Are Planning Out-of-State Moves, Outranking Affordability"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><i>22% of U.S. residents moving to a different state cited better weather as a factor in their move, the most commonly cited reason, per a new Redfin survey.\u00a0<\/i><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><i>Nearly as many people, 21%, are looking to move out of state due to concerns about climate change.\u00a0<\/i><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><i>Weather and climate concerns are more common reasons for moving out of state than affordability, a new job or living closer to family.\u00a0<\/i><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than one in five (22%) U.S. residents planning an out-of-state move said better weather is motivating their relocation, making it the most commonly cited reason among 29 options included in a recent Redfin survey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concerns about natural disasters and climate risks ranked a close second, with 21% of respondents saying those factors are influencing the decision to leave their current state.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"datawrapper-vis-YbmCM\" style=\"min-height: 428px;\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\" defer src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/YbmCM\/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\" data-target=\"#datawrapper-vis-YbmCM\"><\/script><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/YbmCM\/full.png\" alt=\"Weather, Climate Risk Top List of Reasons People Are Moving to a New State (Bar Chart)\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is according to a Redfin survey conducted by Ipsos in May 2026, fielded to 4,000 U.S. residents. This report focuses on the following question: \u201cWhich of the following reflect reasons why you are likely to move in the next year?\u201d Respondents could select all that apply from a list of 29 options. The results in this report are from the respondents who said they\u2019re planning to move to a different state in the next 12 months. Please see the end of this report for more on methodology.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who plan to move to a different neighborhood or city <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">within <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">their state have different top reasons. Among that group, 29% are moving to upgrade to a better home or neighborhood, and the same share plan to move\u00a0 because they want more space, the most commonly cited factors. Next comes concern for safety\/crime (21%). Just 9% of this group cited better weather as a reason for their move, and 14% cited concern for natural disasters or climate risks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Migration Data Shows That Americans Commonly Move From Cold Places to Warm, Sunny Locales<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin migration data shows that Americans consistently move northern parts of the country to warm, sunny southern metro areas. Florida, Las Vegas and Sacramento are among the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/migration-q4-2025\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most popular destinations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for relocating homebuyers and renters. This survey shows a similar trend: Of the respondents who are planning an out-of-state move, 14% are moving to Florida, the most commonly cited state, followed closely by Texas (13%) and California (11%).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, many of the metros that people are leaving are much more expensive than the places they\u2019re moving to; cost of living is an important consideration in deciding where to live, but so is weather. Many of the places with warm, sunny weather happen to have fairly affordable homes, too. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, the typical home in Orlando sells for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/rising-rates-stall-housing-market-momentum\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$411,000<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, about half as much as the typical home in New York, the most common out-of-state origin for people moving to Orlando.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMany movers are looking for a location that aligns with their ideal lifestyle, and weather can play a meaningful role in that decision,\u201dsaid Redfin Economist <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/author\/yingqi-xuredfin-com\/\">Yingqi Xu<\/a>. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u201cWhether it&#8217;s escaping harsh winters, the desire for year-round outdoor recreation or looking to sunshine as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mqmentalhealth.org\/can-a-sunny-day-really-boost-your-happiness\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mood booster<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, weather is an important consideration for many Americans who are relocating.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A separate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/sunlight-home-satisfaction-2026\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that U.S. residents prioritize sunlight over home size: 44% would prefer a smaller home with more sunlight over a larger, dimmer home, while 24% would prefer the opposite. The survey also found that people who live in sun-filled homes are much more likely to love where they live.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of Americans moving due to concern about natural disasters and climate risks, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/climate-migration-real-estate-2026\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">separate Redfin analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reinforces that point. Movement away from flood-prone parts of the U.S. intensified in 2025 after becoming a notable trend in 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Safety,\u00a0 Affordability, Politics Also Factor Into Out-of-State Moves<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among those planning an out-of-state move, concern for safety or crime was the most commonly cited reason after weather and climate risk, with 20% of respondents selecting that option. Next comes moving for a new job (19%). They\u2019re followed by lower overall cost of living (18%), and moving to be closer to family (18%).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another affordability factor\u2013lower rental\/home prices, cited by 15%\u2013also landed on the top 10 list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also noteworthy that a sizable share of respondents said they plan to move for political reasons. More than one in 10 (12%) who intend to move out-of-state\u00a0 are moving to live in an area where their views are better aligned with the political majority, and 8% are planning to move to live in a place where abortions are legal and\/or accessible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><b>Full results for survey question: Which of the following reflect reasons why you are likely to move in the next year?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This table includes responses from the 284 U.S. residents who indicated they\u2019re planning to move to a different state within the next 12 months, and the 564 respondents who are planning to move within their current state. Respondents could select all that apply.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Reason<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Out-of-state movers<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>In-state movers<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For better weather<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concern for natural disasters or climate risks in my previous area including heat, drought, flooding, fire, smoke or poor air quality.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concern for safety\/crime<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move for a new job or job relocation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be with or nearer to family<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For lower overall cost of living<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upgrade to better home or neighborhood<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want more space<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concerns about job security<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For lower rental\/home prices<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For lower mortgage rates<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For lower insurance costs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I didn&#8217;t love the area I was living in<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To live in an area where my views are better aligned with the political majority<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For lower property taxes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a shorter commute<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To live in an area where I can (or my children can) receive gender affirming care<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be in an area that is more ethnically\/racially diverse<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I didn&#8217;t love the home I was living in<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family changes (i.e. child care, plans to have children, death or divorce)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a return-to-office policy for myself or my spouse\/partner<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For lower childcare costs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To live in an area where abortions are legal and\/or accessible<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To live in an area with more highly rated schools<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Downsizing\/want less space<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have felt discriminated in my area<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have felt discriminated against by my landlord<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For lower homeowners\u2019 association dues<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For orders or requests related to military service<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Methodology<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The survey results in this report are from a Redfin survey conducted by Ipsos in May 2026. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was fielded to a nationally representative sample of 4,000 adults 18+ who are U.S. residents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This report focuses on the following question: \u201cWhich of the following reflect reasons why you are likely to move in the next year?\u201d In this report, we\u2019re focusing on responses from the 284 respondents who said they\u2019re likely to move out of state within the next 12 months, as well as 564 respondents who said they\u2019re likely to move in-state within the next 12 months. The results for these groups of survey respondents have a credibility interval of +\/- 7.2 and 5.1 percentage points, respectively. Respondents could select all that apply from 29 options, which are listed in the table above.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>22% of U.S. residents moving to a different state cited better weather as a factor in their move, the most commonly cited reason, per a new Redfin survey.\u00a0 Nearly as many people, 21%, are looking to move out of state due to concerns about climate change.\u00a0 Weather and climate concerns are more common reasons for 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