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📉 Across the United States, relocation has slowed to a crawl. According to a recent Point2Homes analysis, only 11% of Americans moved in 2024 — the lowest rate since the Census Bureau began tracking residential mobility in 1948. As the report bluntly noted: “The sharp decline in geographical mobility is the single most important social change of the past half century.”

But Arizona? We’re still moving. And we’re moving more than most.

Arizona Outpaces the Nation

Fresh data shows Arizona’s relocation rate at 12.9%, ranking us #7 nationwide. That’s nearly two points above the national average, underscoring the state’s continued appeal to newcomers and its resilience in a slowing national market.

• Flagstaff (27.7%), Tempe (23%), and Tucson (18.5%) lead the state in relocation activity.
• Phoenix and Mesa (13.8% each) remain steady relocation hubs.
• Phoenix welcomed 41,391 out‑of‑state newcomers in 2024 — 18.2% of all movers.
• Mesa drew 20,702 movers, with nearly 30% from out‑of‑state.
• Tucson added 19,479 newcomers, almost one in five from outside Arizona.

Among smaller cities, Yuma (42.3%), Casas Adobes (35.1%), and Queen Creek (32.4%) attracted the highest shares of out‑of‑state movers. Even Peoria, with the lowest share at 15.3%, still posted substantial in‑migration.

Why Arizona Stands Out

Nationally, relocation is slowing due to rising housing costs, economic uncertainty, and the rise of remote work. Yet Arizona continues to buck the trend. Why?

• Relative affordability compared to coastal markets
• Lifestyle appeal — outdoor amenities, universities, and cultural hubs keep cities dynamic
• Job growth in tech, healthcare, and logistics
• Pro‑growth climate in smaller cities, with favorable taxes and business conditions

The Bigger Picture

While the U.S. faces stagnation, Arizona’s resilience tells a different story. We’re not immune to affordability challenges, but the numbers prove we remain one of the fastest‑growing, most mobile states in the nation.

For investors, homeowners, and renters alike, this means opportunity. Relocation drives demand — for housing, for services, for community growth. And Arizona is still moving forward.

📌 Sources

• National relocation data: Point2Homes analysis
• Arizona relocation data: Email report (2025) Noemi Konta@point2.com