Rhode Island Migration
Rhode Island lost a net 129 households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 18.0K moved in and 18.1K moved out. The most arrivals came from Massachusetts, and the most leavers went to Massachusetts.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- -129
- households
- Total inbound
- 18.0K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 18.1K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $83K / $80K
- Arrivals avg $83K vs Leavers avg $80K · Attracting higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +3.2K
- 35.2K in · 32.0K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Rhode Island.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6.5K | $88K | |
| 2 | New York | 1.6K | $91K | |
| 3 | Connecticut | 1.5K | $92K | |
| 4 | Florida | 1.5K | $80K | |
| 5 | California | 806 | $89K | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 522 | $72K | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 483 | $63K | |
| 8 | Texas | 469 | $78K | |
| 9 | Virginia | 415 | $99K | |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 384 | $77K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Rhode Island residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 5.2K | $74K | |
| 2 | Florida | 2.2K | $121K | |
| 3 | Connecticut | 1.8K | $71K | |
| 4 | New York | 1.3K | $72K | |
| 5 | California | 754 | $85K | |
| 6 | Texas | 560 | $83K | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 536 | $75K | |
| 8 | Virginia | 458 | $86K | |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 438 | $81K | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 435 | $66K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Rhode Island from?
The top state sending residents to Rhode Island is Massachusetts with approximately 6.5K households. Other top origins include New York, Connecticut, Florida.
Where do people leaving Rhode Island go?
Residents leaving Rhode Island most commonly move to Massachusetts (approximately 5.2K households). Other popular destinations include Florida, Connecticut, New York.
Is Rhode Island gaining or losing residents?
Rhode Island is losing residents with a net outflow of approximately 129 households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 18.0K, total outbound: 18.1K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +3.2K people (35.2K in, 32.0K out, ±7.2K), consistent with the IRS direction.