Florida Migration
Florida gained a net 55.3K households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 354.1K moved in and 298.8K moved out. The most arrivals came from New York, and the most leavers went to Georgia.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- +55.3K
- households
- Total inbound
- 354.1K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 298.8K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $123K / $76K
- Arrivals avg $123K vs Leavers avg $76K · Attracting higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +67.6K
- 573.9K in · 506.2K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Florida.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 43.2K | $133K | |
| 2 | Georgia | 23.5K | $91K | |
| 3 | California | 20.2K | $130K | |
| 4 | New Jersey | 20.1K | $147K | |
| 5 | Texas | 20.1K | $92K | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 16.4K | $120K | |
| 7 | Illinois | 14.8K | $223K | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 14.5K | $96K | |
| 9 | Virginia | 14.2K | $119K | |
| 10 | Ohio | 13.2K | $120K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Florida residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 28.3K | $65K | |
| 2 | Texas | 24.2K | $70K | |
| 3 | New York | 22.0K | $90K | |
| 4 | North Carolina | 20.6K | $77K | |
| 5 | California | 14.1K | $94K | |
| 6 | Tennessee | 12.5K | $76K | |
| 7 | Virginia | 12.4K | $82K | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 11.1K | $73K | |
| 9 | Ohio | 10.6K | $72K | |
| 10 | South Carolina | 9.7K | $73K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Florida from?
The top state sending residents to Florida is New York with approximately 43.2K households. Other top origins include Georgia, California, New Jersey.
Where do people leaving Florida go?
Residents leaving Florida most commonly move to Georgia (approximately 28.3K households). Other popular destinations include Texas, New York, North Carolina.
Is Florida gaining or losing residents?
Florida is gaining residents with a net inflow of approximately 55.3K households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 354.1K, total outbound: 298.8K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +67.6K people (573.9K in, 506.2K out, ±34.0K), consistent with the IRS direction.