Penske report shows where Americans are moving to

Reading-based Penske Truck Rental has released a list of the top moving destinations in the country and most of the moves were job related.

The company has named the top 10 cities consumers moved to based on one-way truck rentals in 2023.

Employment was a key driver of relocation to the top 10 moving destinations, according to the report.

Apparently, there are jobs in Houston.

For the third year in a row, Houston maintained its position as the top moving destination, closely followed by San Antonio, which moved up from its ranking of 9th last year.

Florida gained new representation on this year's list with the addition of Tampa, which has not ranked since 2020.

Since the list's inception in 2010, Texas and Florida have maintained strong positions on the list, while Midwestern states have phased out.

Penske Truck Rental Top 10 Moving Destinations during 2023:

1. Houston, Texas

1. San Antonio, Texas

1. Charlotte, N.C.

1. Atlanta, Ga.

1. Las Vegas, Nev.

1. Dallas, Texas

1. Orlando, Fla.

1. Austin, Texas

1. Tampa, Fla. (New! Has not ranked since the 2020 list)

1. Jacksonville, Fla.

"It's intriguing to see the evolution of the top moving destinations and where our customers are headed. Knowing just how hectic moving can be, we prioritize our customers' needs above all else," said Kevin Malloy, senior vice president of Penske Truck Rental.

Besides career moves, proximity to family (34%) was also a goal, as was lower cost of living (32%) and desire for more space (27%).

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