The Top States Flooding Minnesota with New Residents

If you could move to any state, where would you go? Would you stick with Minnesota’s four seasons and a solid chance of a white Christmas, or swap out your snow boots for year-round flip-flops?

I always thought I’d leave Minnesota, or at the very least escape the winters as a snowbird. But here I am, still here, still layering up, and honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way. There’s something about this state that just won’t let go.

It really is a wonderful place to live and that's why so many people are trading that ocean view for lake life, the mountains for hills, and traffic-packed cities for a little more breathing room.

Minnesota isn’t just keeping its residents, it’s gaining new ones from all across the country. But which state sent the most people our way?

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So, we know where most of our new residents are coming from, but which state are the go-to for out of state movers?

According to Stacker, the top spots people were moving to in 2023 were Vermont, Washington D.C., South Carolina, and Arkansas. Whether it’s the warmer weather, a lower cost of living, or just the itch for a change of scenery, these were the states welcoming the most newcomers.

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