Migration & Regional Market Trends

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Migration After the Boom: Where Americans Are Moving in 2026Find out where Americans are moving in 2026, why they're relocating, and how developers, investors, and retailers can stay ahead of the trends.
Placer Research
June 18, 2026
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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
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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

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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

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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

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Suiting Up in Boston: Newbury Street Suitsupply Store Showing Signs of StrengthCaroline Wu
November 15, 2024
2 minutes

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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

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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

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Domestic Migration and Population Growth: Strong Currents Off The Carolina CoastMany Americans have relocated to states like Texas, Florida, Montana, and Maine in recent years. We checked in with another region of the country that’s become a domestic migration hotspot in recent years - South Carolina - to explore what’s attracting movers to the state.
Ezra Carmel
August 26, 2024
3 minutes
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2024 Migration Trends: The Continued Draw of Mountain StatesFind out how affordable living, economic opportunities, and lifestyle appeal are transforming Idaho, Nevada, and Wyoming into top relocation destinations.
Placer Research
December 2, 2024
7 minutes

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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

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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
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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
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