Greenville, NC ranks 11th nationwide, 3rd statewide for inbound migration of movers

In an annual report published by United Van Lines, the Greenville, NC MSA was identified as one of the top 25 most moved-to locations during 2024. The Greenville-Pitt County MSA was ranked 11^th nationwide with the highest percentage (74%) of inbound migration.

Statewide, the Greenville MSA saw the third most inbound migration of all MSAs in North Carolina, with the Wilmington MSA in first and Hickory MSA in second. Wilmington ranked first nationally, and Hickory ranked 9^th nationally.

On the state level, North Carolina is ranked 5^th for percentage of inbound migration with the top reason for moving to the state was to be closer to family (25%) followed by job opportunities (21%).

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“The annual study highlights how economic disruptions, including inflation and a nationwide housing affordability crisis, are reshaping where and why Americans choose to move,” United Van Lines Vice President of Corporate Communications Eily Cummings said. “Movers are discovering that there are numerous cities and regions where they can achieve both economic relief and a rich, rewarding life experience.”

Since 1977, United Van Lines annually tracks migration patterns on a state-by-state basis. The 2024 study is based on household moves handled by the UniGroup network (parent company of United Van Lines) within the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C. and ranks states based off the inbound and outbound percentages of total moves in each state. United classifies states as “high inbound” if 55 percent or more of the moves are going into a state, “high outbound” if 55 percent or more moves were coming out of a state or “balanced” if the difference between inbound and outbound is negligible.

‍Click here to learn more about the data and view the entire study from United Van Lines.

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Contacto de prensa:

Maria Satira
Director of Marketing and Communications
Greenville Eastern North Carolina Alliance
satira@encalliance.com
‍252-414-2875