In 2023, California topped U-Haul’s list for having the largest net outbound movers for the fourth consecutive year.
Texas has consistently attracted the highest count of movers, and Florida is also a popular choice.
The exodus from California is attributed to factors such as increasing regulations, high taxes, and a perceived leftward shift in the state’s politics. (Trending: ‘American Idol’ Producer Sued For Sexual Assault)
“While one-way transactions in 2023 remained below the record-breaking levels we witnessed immediately following the pandemic, we continued to see many of the same geographical trends from U-Haul customers moving between states,” John “J.T.” Taylor, U-Haul International president, stated.
“All you have to do is look at the continuing move left by California and you can see why middle-class and upper-class taxpayers — the producers — are leaving,” said “Leaving California” Facebook group founder Terry Gilliam.
“The gas tax — already the highest in the country — goes up every July 1st. Most utilities just received permission for a double-digit increase in rates, which are already more than double the national average for rates,” he said.
“Add to the above the cost of ever-increasing regulations, continuing resentment over pandemic mandates — with possibly more to come — transgender discussions with young children in school, and talk of raising taxes even more to cover an inept state government’s $68 billion deficit.”
U-Haul’s data aligns with U.S. Census records, showing significant outbound migration from California and other blue states.
“While U-Haul migration trends do not correlate directly to population or economic growth, the U-Haul Growth Index is an effective gauge of how well states and cities are attracting and maintaining residents,” the report stated.
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