People are constantly on the move in the U.S. and some cities are hot destinations. Each year U.S. News conducts a survey to determine which are the top cities that people are moving to. This is based upon data reflecting net migration habits from 2013 to 2017.
Here we take a look at the top 10 cities that are experiencing the biggest population growth due to migration:
10. Charleston, South Carolina
Metro Population: 744,195
Median Home Price: $246,408
Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 7.97%
9. Melbourne, Florida
Metro Population: 568,183
Median Home Price: $198,425
Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 8.74%
8. Orlando, Florida
Metro Population: 2,390,859
Median Home Price: $233,050
Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 9.28%
7. Lakeland, Florida
Metro Population: 652,256
Median Home Price: $171,967
Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 9.91%
6. Austin, Texas
Metro Population: 2,000,590
Median Home Price: $292,500
Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 10.09%
5. Port St. Lucie, Florida
Metro Population: 454,482
Median Home Price: $211,083
Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 10.24%
4. Daytona Beach, Florida
Metro Population: 623,675
Median Home Price: $192,817
Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 10.35%
3. Sarasota, Florida
Metro Population: 768,381
Median Home Price: $237,260
Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 13.1%
2. Fort Myers, Florida
Metro Population: 700,165
Median Home Price: $219,200
Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 14.42%
1. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Metro Population: 432,772
Median Home Price: $181,800
Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 17.41%
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