The HireAHelper National Migration Report
Each year, HireAHelper analyzes where Americans are moving, why they’re leaving one place for another, and what that says about the economy, housing, and everyday life. The National Migration Report is our flagship study of U.S. relocation patterns, giving journalists, researchers, and industry professionals a consistent, year-over-year look at how America moves.
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Published every year since 2019, the National Migration Report has become one of the most consistently cited studies of American migration in the industry.
Why Migration Data Matters
Where Americans choose to live shapes far more than moving trucks and address changes. It signals where housing demand is rising, where local economies are gaining momentum, and where the workforce is headed next. For consumers, migration trends offer a real-time read on cost of living, job markets, and quality of life across the country. For businesses, real estate investors, and policymakers, they’re a leading indicator, as population shifts often show up in migration data well before they show up in other economic reports. Understanding how people move helps everyone make better-informed decisions.
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Data & Methodology
Methodology has evolved alongside the data available to us. Earlier editions of the National Migration Report were built using publicly available migration estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Beginning with the 2026 report, HireAHelper shifted to a proprietary dataset from PGM, part of the Porch Group of companies, tracking nearly 15 million real, recorded moves in 2025 alone.
This gives the current report a more current, granular view of migration than modeled estimates can offer—but it also means year-over-year comparisons across the switch should account for the change in data source.
For our full body of research—including retirement migration, moving cost, and industry studies—visit the HireAHelper Press Room →