A forecast showing the U.S. cities where Americans are most likely to move in 2026 indicates a new list of up-and-coming destinations .

Why It Matters

Shifts in where people are moving carry significant implications for local economies, urban planning, housing markets and the political landscape in destinations experiencing surging demand.

What To Know

A new analysis of moving trends suggests American moving patterns in 2026 will diverge sharply from both the pandemic-era boom in small towns and the long-standing appeal of coastal metros.

Instead, midsize university towns—particularly in the South and Southwest—are forecast to attract the most new residents .

In its 2026 Moving Forecast , the relocation planner and research company moveBuddha, together with corroborating indu

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