2024 Migration Trends Report - National Association of REALTORS®

Understand where Americans are moving and why with NAR's comprehensive 2024 Migration Trends Report. This essential research reveals the driving forces behind domestic migration patterns, offering critical insights into buyer motivations, regional preferences, and the evolving role of remote work in relocation decisions.

What You'll Discover:

• Regional Migration Patterns: Where buyers are moving to and from across the Midwest, Northeast, South, and West—and which states are winning the competition for new residents
• Decision Drivers: Why buyers choose specific areas, from proximity to family (30%) and affordability (21%) to tax considerations, safety, and employment opportunities
• Remote Work Impact: How job location influences purchase decisions, with 43% of buyers working fully remote and the minimal role of return-to-office mandates
• Home Selection Factors: What buyers prioritize when choosing specific properties, from outdoor space (42%) and square footage to neighborhood characteristics
• Interstate vs. Local Moves: The breakdown of long-distance relocations versus moves within the same city, area, or state
• Area Type Preferences: Migration patterns between urban, suburban, small-town, rural, and resort communities

Based on Comprehensive REALTOR® Intelligence:

• Survey of 1,572 REALTORS® nationwide
• 1,061 represented primary home purchases in 2024
• Regional analysis across all four U.S. regions
• Comparative data on move characteristics, distances, timing, and buyer priorities

Whether you're a real estate professional advising relocating clients, a community planner tracking population shifts, or a business leader making location decisions, this 29-page report provides the market intelligence you need to understand America's changing migration landscape.