Why are fewer people moving to Florida? Here are five takeaways

Florida, once a top destination for American movers, is experiencing a decline in its appeal. The state still offers attractive weather and tax benefits, but rising costs are driving people away.

FULL STORY: As cost of living rises, fewer people are moving to Florida — and more are leaving

Here are the highlights:

• Florida’s inbound moves have decreased significantly, according to one national moving company, with only about half of Atlas Van Lines’ Florida-related moves being inbound in 2025, compared to 60% during the pandemic peak.
• Rising housing costs, insurance premiums and climate concerns are major factors pushing residents out, despite the state’s favorable tax structure and warm climate.
• Nationally, moving rates have slowed, with only 11% of Americans relocating in 2024, partly due to high housing costs across the country.
• States like Arkansas, Idaho and North Carolina, with lower housing costs, are now more attractive to movers than Florida.
• The Florida Chamber of Commerce reports a significant slowdown in domestic in-migration, with younger people leaving the state faster than they are arriving, potentially impacting the state’s labor force.

The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom. The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by Miami Herald journalists.