Years after the pandemic-driven migration boom, Myrtle Beach remains a favorite destination for people seeking a fresh start. According to data from a national relocation company, Myrtle Beach is now the number one city in the U.S. for people moving in, with far more people wanting to move to the area than leave.
Myrtle Beach: The Hotspot for Relocations
MoveBuddha, a platform that helps people estimate moving costs and connects them with movers, analyzed 55,000 search queries from January 1 to March 10, 2025. The company compared the number of people looking to move to or from cities across the country. For every 100 people wanting to leave Myrtle Beach, 255 wanted to move there. This makes it the top destination in America for relocations.
But Myrtle Beach isn’t alone in its popularity. South Carolina, where Myrtle Beach is located, continues to be the most popular state for relocation. In fact, based on early data from 2025, more than twice as many people searched for moving to South Carolina than those searching for states to leave.
Other South Carolina Cities in High Demand
Myrtle Beach may be the top spot, but other cities in South Carolina are also seeing more people moving in than out. Greenville, SC, ranks third on the list, with 229 searches for moving in for every 100 searches to leave. Charleston, SC, also makes the top 10, with 168 searches to move in for every 100 looking to leave.
Top American Cities to Move to in 2025
MoveBuddha’s analysis reveals the top cities for relocations in 2025, with Myrtle Beach leading the charge:
Myrtle Beach, SC – 255 searches in for every 100 searches out
Huntsville, AL – 242 searches in for every 100 searches out
Greenville, SC – 229 searches in for every 100 searches out
Knoxville, TN – 223 searches in for every 100 searches out
The Villages, FL – 215 searches in for every 100 searches out
Raleigh, NC – 199 searches in for every 100 searches out
Ocala, FL – 188 searches in for every 100 searches out
Chattanooga, TN – 168 searches in for every 100 searches out
Charleston, SC – 168 searches in for every 100 searches out
Vancouver, WA – 163 searches in for every 100 searches out
The Southeast Continues to Shine
The Southeast region dominates the relocation trend, with half of the top 10 cities and states located there. Along with South Carolina, Tennessee, North Carolina, Alabama, and Florida are all highly sought-after destinations for new residents.
Top American States to Move to in 2025
MoveBuddha’s data also highlights the top states for people looking to relocate in 2025. The states with the highest number of searches for moving in versus moving out are:
South Carolina – 218 searches in for every 100 searches out
Tennessee – 173 searches in for every 100 searches out
North Carolina – 161 searches in for every 100 searches out
Alabama – 156 searches in for every 100 searches out
Delaware – 151 searches in for every 100 searches out
Maine – 147 searches in for every 100 searches out
West Virginia – 147 searches in for every 100 searches out
Arkansas – 144 searches in for every 100 searches out
Idaho – 140 searches in for every 100 searches out
Mississippi – 138 searches in for every 100 searches out
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