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Where's Everybody Going? 2014 Migration Study

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Real Estate Agent with Windermere Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA DRE# 01499004

United Van Lines recently shared their 38th Annual National Movers Study.  Here are the results of the 2014 Migration Study and an idea of where people are moving.  

The following maps show us high inbound areas, high outbound areas and balanced areas for the whole country as well as the migration for the Sacramento Region.  This should also help understand consumer demand for housing.

The national map shows California as a balanced state with roughly equal amounts moving in and out but looking at things on a local level tells a slightly different story. For El Dorado County the number of inbound customers are up again for 2014 compared to the studies from the last two years.  I'm not sure if this has anything to do with it but one thing that differenciates El Dorado County verses other counties in our region is that we are a Proposition 90 county where Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, and Nevada counties are not.  

 

Where's Everybody Going? 2014 Migration Study

Where's Everybody Going? 2014 Migration Study

Where's Everybody Going? 2014 Migration Study

 

Some other information from the study to note:

-The Northeast is experiencing a moving deficit with New Jersey (65 percent outbound), New York (64 percent) and Connecticut (57 percent) making the list of top outbound states for the third consecutive year. A separate study indicated the majority of the people leaving were for retirement reasons.

 

-The study found that Oregon is the top moving destination of 2014, with 66 percent of moves to and from the state being inbound.  "recreational amenities, walkability scores, outdoor space, greenery, affordable housing and a vibrant downtown area all are drawing boomers to the great Northwest".

To view the entire study visit the United Van Lines Newsroom.

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Dee Dee,

I saw a post this week about the NorthEast moving to N and S Carolina, and that California was balanced.  Where are the people coming from to Sacramento and Placer County?  Are there more jobs in those areas?  A

Feb 08, 2015 05:37 AM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Thanks for the info from United Van Lines and their customers. One thing I am not clear on is the United Van Lines info just moving statistics on customers or does it attempt to record all moves in addition to their customers. People relocating from Mexico or from ovrseas (India, Africa, or Europe) will not be using a Van Line company. In Arizona, the Phoenix metro area is netting 3,000 net new residents per month.  A thought that I have is people moving to colder climes may be moving their entire household. People moving to warm climes Florida and Arizona may often be retiring and downsizing or studens or immigrants, seasonal workers (construction and agriculture) that do not have a van to fill up in a move. However, they all need a place to live when they arrive.

Feb 08, 2015 05:56 AM
Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale TahoeLauraRealEstate.com
Coldwell Banker Realty, Tahoe City, CA (530) 414-1260 - Tahoe City, CA
Tahoe Real Estate Agent Helping Buyers and Sellers

DeeDee Riley - Great information to show the movement of people, in and out of an area!

Feb 08, 2015 06:01 AM
Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities
Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Several of my downsizing friends have moved either to the CA desert or AZ, and I have more than one client considering a move to Oregon, so I guess they are on trend.

Feb 08, 2015 06:08 AM
DeeDee Riley
Windermere Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA
Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

Thanks Ron & Alexandra Seigel  , Jeffrey, Norma Toering.  

Alexandra, I'm not sure where exactly they are coming from but with the state capital here in Sacramento a lot of the jobs are state employees.  Placer County is still close enough to live in and commute to the Capital area and downtown Sacramento.  El Dorado County includes South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado Hills where we border Sacramento County and a 25 mile commute to Downtown Sac.

Feb 08, 2015 06:17 AM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Well we seem to be attracting a good share to El Dorado County DeeDee! Interesting to see the movements in graph form.

Feb 08, 2015 07:19 AM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Very interesting read, Deedee! Great job in presenting the data!

Feb 12, 2015 12:35 AM