New York Migration
New York lost a net 72.0K households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 192.2K moved in and 264.2K moved out. The most arrivals came from New Jersey, and the most leavers went to New Jersey.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- -72.0K
- households
- Total inbound
- 192.2K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 264.2K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $94K / $106K
- Arrivals avg $94K vs Leavers avg $106K · Losing higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- -130.4K
- 284.9K in · 415.3K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to New York.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | 26.8K | $111K | |
| 2 | Florida | 22.0K | $90K | |
| 3 | California | 20.6K | $137K | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 14.4K | $75K | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 11.0K | $96K | |
| 6 | Connecticut | 10.5K | $115K | |
| 7 | Texas | 9.4K | $99K | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 6.9K | $63K | |
| 9 | Virginia | 6.5K | $80K | |
| 10 | Georgia | 5.8K | $69K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that New York residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | 43.7K | $117K | |
| 2 | Florida | 43.2K | $133K | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 20.6K | $71K | |
| 4 | California | 18.4K | $154K | |
| 5 | Connecticut | 15.5K | $155K | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 13.8K | $76K | |
| 7 | Texas | 13.0K | $90K | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 10.5K | $100K | |
| 9 | Georgia | 9.1K | $67K | |
| 10 | Virginia | 8.1K | $80K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to New York from?
The top state sending residents to New York is New Jersey with approximately 26.8K households. Other top origins include Florida, California, Pennsylvania.
Where do people leaving New York go?
Residents leaving New York most commonly move to New Jersey (approximately 43.7K households). Other popular destinations include Florida, Pennsylvania, California.
Is New York gaining or losing residents?
New York is losing residents with a net outflow of approximately 72.0K households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 192.2K, total outbound: 264.2K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net -130.4K people (284.9K in, 415.3K out, ±23.3K), consistent with the IRS direction.