Austin is used to being the popular person at the party, but that’s starting to change as the migration flow into Austin has slowed. So where is everyone going?
U-haul recently released data that highlights where Austin residents tend to go when they leave Texas. A handful of western cities are drawing many Austinites out-of-state. According to the report, the top five out-of-state metro destinations for people moving out of Austin are Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Atlanta. This means a lot of local residents who depart Texas end up relocating to the following states:
Colorado – Denver, CO is the #1 out-of-state metro destination for Austinites.
California – Los Angeles and San Francisco in CA are among the most popular destinations for Austin leavers.
Arizona – Many Austinites head to Phoenix, AZ when moving out of state.
Georgia – Atlanta, GA also ranks as a top destination for those leaving Texas.
Anecdotally I have had clients move to states like Pennsylvania, Illinois, Colorado, Washington, Oregon and North Carolina, driven by climate, political and job-related decisions.
The full U-Haul 2025 Mid-Year Migration Trends report provides more detail on these moving patterns and is a great source for understanding where Texans are coming and going.
