Pennsylvania Migration
Pennsylvania lost a net 12.1K households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 123.6K moved in and 135.7K moved out. The most arrivals came from New York, and the most leavers went to Florida.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- -12.1K
- households
- Total inbound
- 123.6K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 135.7K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $76K / $86K
- Arrivals avg $76K vs Leavers avg $86K · Losing higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- -17.1K
- 234.6K in · 251.7K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Pennsylvania.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 20.6K | $71K | |
| 2 | New Jersey | 18.8K | $83K | |
| 3 | Florida | 11.1K | $73K | |
| 4 | Maryland | 9.0K | $74K | |
| 5 | Virginia | 5.6K | $82K | |
| 6 | California | 5.5K | $102K | |
| 7 | Ohio | 5.3K | $61K | |
| 8 | Texas | 4.6K | $87K | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 4.3K | $65K | |
| 10 | Delaware | 3.9K | $76K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Pennsylvania residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 16.4K | $120K | |
| 2 | New Jersey | 16.1K | $87K | |
| 3 | New York | 14.4K | $75K | |
| 4 | Maryland | 7.6K | $73K | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 7.1K | $80K | |
| 6 | California | 6.6K | $107K | |
| 7 | Virginia | 6.5K | $76K | |
| 8 | Texas | 6.3K | $94K | |
| 9 | Ohio | 6.1K | $62K | |
| 10 | Delaware | 5.7K | $87K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Pennsylvania from?
The top state sending residents to Pennsylvania is New York with approximately 20.6K households. Other top origins include New Jersey, Florida, Maryland.
Where do people leaving Pennsylvania go?
Residents leaving Pennsylvania most commonly move to Florida (approximately 16.4K households). Other popular destinations include New Jersey, New York, Maryland.
Is Pennsylvania gaining or losing residents?
Pennsylvania is losing residents with a net outflow of approximately 12.1K households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 123.6K, total outbound: 135.7K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net -17.1K people (234.6K in, 251.7K out, ±19.3K), consistent with the IRS direction.