Vermont Migration
Vermont lost a net 299 households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 11.3K moved in and 11.6K moved out. The most arrivals came from New York, and the most leavers went to New York.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- -299
- households
- Total inbound
- 11.3K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 11.6K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $82K / $72K
- Arrivals avg $82K vs Leavers avg $72K · Attracting higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +9.5K
- 24.1K in · 14.7K out · differs from IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Vermont.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 1.6K | $78K | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 1.5K | $112K | |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1.2K | $63K | |
| 4 | Florida | 778 | $86K | |
| 5 | Connecticut | 579 | $87K | |
| 6 | California | 523 | $103K | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 429 | $90K | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 390 | $94K | |
| 9 | Maine | 357 | $61K | |
| 10 | Colorado | 331 | $66K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Vermont residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 1.5K | $67K | |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1.4K | $65K | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 1.3K | $72K | |
| 4 | Florida | 1.0K | $103K | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 537 | $74K | |
| 6 | Maine | 503 | $67K | |
| 7 | California | 440 | $80K | |
| 8 | Connecticut | 428 | $77K | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 360 | $60K | |
| 10 | Colorado | 349 | $64K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Vermont from?
The top state sending residents to Vermont is New York with approximately 1.6K households. Other top origins include Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Florida.
Where do people leaving Vermont go?
Residents leaving Vermont most commonly move to New York (approximately 1.5K households). Other popular destinations include New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Florida.
Is Vermont gaining or losing residents?
Vermont is losing residents with a net outflow of approximately 299 households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 11.3K, total outbound: 11.6K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +9.5K people (24.1K in, 14.7K out, ±4.2K), which points the other way, so treat the direction as uncertain.