Massachusetts Migration
Massachusetts lost a net 15.4K households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 83.3K moved in and 98.7K moved out. The most arrivals came from New York, and the most leavers went to Florida.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- -15.4K
- households
- Total inbound
- 83.3K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 98.7K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $90K / $117K
- Arrivals avg $90K vs Leavers avg $117K · Losing higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- -30.6K
- 151.8K in · 182.3K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Massachusetts.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 10.5K | $100K | |
| 2 | Florida | 8.1K | $83K | |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 6.6K | $85K | |
| 4 | California | 6.6K | $126K | |
| 5 | Connecticut | 6.5K | $86K | |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 5.2K | $74K | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 3.6K | $96K | |
| 8 | Texas | 3.4K | $95K | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 3.3K | $86K | |
| 10 | Maine | 2.2K | $78K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Massachusetts residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 12.2K | $209K | |
| 2 | New York | 11.0K | $96K | |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 10.6K | $135K | |
| 4 | California | 7.8K | $116K | |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 6.5K | $88K | |
| 6 | Connecticut | 6.0K | $87K | |
| 7 | Texas | 4.2K | $110K | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 3.5K | $100K | |
| 9 | Maine | 3.3K | $114K | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 3.0K | $90K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Massachusetts from?
The top state sending residents to Massachusetts is New York with approximately 10.5K households. Other top origins include Florida, New Hampshire, California.
Where do people leaving Massachusetts go?
Residents leaving Massachusetts most commonly move to Florida (approximately 12.2K households). Other popular destinations include New York, New Hampshire, California.
Is Massachusetts gaining or losing residents?
Massachusetts is losing residents with a net outflow of approximately 15.4K households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 83.3K, total outbound: 98.7K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net -30.6K people (151.8K in, 182.3K out, ±15.1K), consistent with the IRS direction.