Where did people move in 2011? According to the Atlas Van Lines 2011 Migration Patterns Study, Southwestern and Mid-Atlantic coastal states were the most popular destinations. The study provides a snapshot of relocation trends over the course of the year. States that lost more residents than they gained are classified as outbound states, while those that gained more residents than they lost are classified as inbound states.
For the sixth year in a row, Washington, D.C. had the highest percentage of inbound moves, while Ohio had the largest percentage of outbound moves. Meanwhile, Michigan, which had been losing residents for the past six years, became a balanced state, where there were as many inbound moves as outbound.
