The Grand Canyon state is swelling with new residents, as droves of Americans are relocating to Arizona. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Arizona reported a net migration of 77,759 people in the last year, indicating a trend where significantly more people moved to the state than away. The bustling in-migration, which saw 282,729 people coming in, was Arizona's highest recorded figure since at least 2010, as cited by ABC15.
This boom places Arizona fourth nationally in net migration numbers, trailing behind other sunbelt favorites Florida and Texas, who hold the top spots. An analysis by AZFamily highlights California as the top exporter of residents to Arizona, with a staggering 74,157 people making the move. It seems the allure of sunbaked landscapes and presumably lower costs of living are drawing Californians in droves.
Following California, the Evergreen State of Washington saw 21,242 of its residents pack up for Arizona, which reflects a mix of those seeking warmer climates and perhaps lower taxes. Texas and Oregon contributed 17,404 and 12,093 people, respectively, to Arizona’s population growth, according to data from AZFamily's report.
Conversely, Arizonans aren't just staying put; they're also on the move. The Census data, as reported by ABC15, shows that of the 204,970 people departing. A notable 27,000 relocated to California while Texas took in around 23,000. Both Florida and Colorado attracted a fair share, rounding out the top destinations for former Arizona residents.
