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Migration & Regional Market Trends
INSIDER
Report
2026 CRE OutlookRead the report to find out which markets are gaining ground in office recovery, where retail traffic is strongest, and how population shifts are reshaping demand.
Placer Research
March 19, 2026
Articles & Executive Insights
Article
2024 Retail Foot Traffic RecapWith 2024 firmly in the rearview mirror, we look back on the year’s retail foot traffic trends and what they may signal for 2025. Read on for a closer analysis of the retail categories and states that excelled at driving growth.
Ezra Carmel & Noam Maman
January 6, 2025
3 minutes
Article
How the Pandemic Reshaped Florida’s PopulationFlorida became a domestic relocation hotspot over the pandemic. Where did newcomers come from, where did they choose to settle, and which areas are attracting the wealthiest new residents? We dive into the data to find out.
Shira Petrack
January 3, 2025
6 minutes
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Detroit’s Domestic Migration Resurgence Detroit is making a comeback – and location intelligence data can help explain some of the city’s growth.
Bracha Arnold & Noam Maman
December 23, 2024
2 minutes
Article
Black Friday Weekend: Plenty of Reason for CheerBlack Friday is the biggest retail milestone of the year – drawing millions of shoppers to stores nationwide. How did brick-and-mortar retailers fare during this year’s Black Friday? We took a closer look at the data to find out.
Lila Margalit
December 5, 2024
3 minutes
Article
Pre-Thanksgiving Travel & Leisure Visitation PatternsMany Americans choose to take the entire week of Thanksgiving off, heading home early and maximizing family time during the holiday. How does the extra vacation time impact travel and leisure foot traffic? We dove into the data to find out.
Shira Petrack
December 4, 2024
4 minutes
Article
Suiting Up in Boston: Newbury Street Suitsupply Store Showing Signs of StrengthCaroline Wu
November 15, 2024
2 minutes
Article
A Tale of Three Cities: Return-to-Office Trends for Houston, Dallas, and AustinOffice traffic in Texas rose early 2024, but Houston saw recent drops. Austin bucks trends with longer commutes linked to higher return rates, possibly due to population growth and Tesla. Dallas sees higher returns closer to offices.
Caroline Wu
October 4, 2024
2 minutes
Article
The Rising Stars: Six Metro Areas Welcoming Young ProfessionalsWhere are relocators going in 2024, and what are they looking for? We take a closer look at several markets that have seen positive net domestic migration to see who is moving to these hubs and what might be drawing them there.
Bracha Arnold
September 23, 2024
4 minutes
Reports
INSIDER
Report
The Rising Stars: Six Metro Areas Welcoming Young ProfessionalsFind out which metro areas are seeing positive net migration and discover what might be drawing newcomers to these cities.
Placer Research
September 23, 2024
3 minutes
INSIDER
Report
How Local Events Promote Economic Growth: The Civic Impact of Summer EventsDive into the data to find out how major summer events – including Lollapalooza in Chicago and Governors Ball in New York – drive community engagement and boost the local economy.
Placer Research
August 22, 2024
5 minutes
INSIDER
Report
Migration Hotspots in a Cool 2024 MarketDiscover which metro areas are still attracting new residents – and what’s drawing people to emerging hotspots.
Placer Research
May 23, 2024
5 minutes
