Maryland Migration
Maryland lost a net 13.6K households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 83.3K moved in and 96.9K moved out. The most arrivals came from Virginia, and the most leavers went to Virginia.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- -13.6K
- households
- Total inbound
- 83.3K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 96.9K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $81K / $88K
- Arrivals avg $81K vs Leavers avg $88K · Losing higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +5.6K
- 164.3K in · 158.7K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Maryland.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | 13.4K | $88K | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 9.2K | $102K | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 7.6K | $73K | |
| 4 | Florida | 5.9K | $79K | |
| 5 | New York | 5.8K | $74K | |
| 6 | California | 4.4K | $100K | |
| 7 | Texas | 3.6K | $80K | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 3.5K | $67K | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 3.1K | $81K | |
| 10 | Delaware | 3.0K | $66K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Maryland residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | 15.1K | $83K | |
| 2 | Florida | 9.4K | $140K | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 9.0K | $74K | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 7.7K | $75K | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 5.3K | $83K | |
| 6 | Texas | 5.2K | $89K | |
| 7 | New York | 5.0K | $78K | |
| 8 | California | 4.7K | $93K | |
| 9 | Delaware | 3.8K | $95K | |
| 10 | Georgia | 3.1K | $74K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Maryland from?
The top state sending residents to Maryland is Virginia with approximately 13.4K households. Other top origins include District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Florida.
Where do people leaving Maryland go?
Residents leaving Maryland most commonly move to Virginia (approximately 15.1K households). Other popular destinations include Florida, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia.
Is Maryland gaining or losing residents?
Maryland is losing residents with a net outflow of approximately 13.6K households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 83.3K, total outbound: 96.9K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +5.6K people (164.3K in, 158.7K out, ±15.5K), consistent with the IRS direction.