From Rizmedia
Contributed by Andrea Cueny at http://andreasellshomes.wordpress.com According to the 2010 Atlas Van Lines Migration Patterns study, more Americans are on the move. In 2010, Atlas saw increases in the number of household moves, a possible sign that the economy is improving. Atlas’ annual study has tracked the nation’s moves since 1993. For the first time in two years, Kentucky joined its surrounding Mideast states—North Carolina, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.—as inbound states. For the fifth year in a row, Washington, D.C. had the highest percentage of inbound moves, while Ohio came out the clear leader in the highest percentage of outbound moves. Regardless of economic highs and lows, several states have remained constant in status for 10 or more years. California, Kansas and South Carolina have been balanced, Indiana has been outbound, and Alaska and North Carolina have remained inbound. As the year progressed, Atlas saw increases in the monthly totals of household moves. Summer months continued to see the highest number of moves per season. Overall, the total for 2010 was 74,541. “Every year we look forward to sharing the results of the Atlas migration study; it is a great bellwether for the economic situation of the country,” said Jack Griffin, president and COO of Atlas World Group. “The results are especially promising this year, as the number of moves has increased, with monthly numbers higher than last year’s.”
Here’s a closer look at relocation patterns in 2010 as identified in the Atlas study: Westward-Ho! Déjà Vu Silver Lining For full results of the migration study and to view a map and annual histories for each state, visit www.atlasvanlines.com/migration-patterns/. |