The typical person moving to Texas is an unmarried millennial making $50,000 in search of a better life, per BI.
Many individuals choosing to relocate to Texas are motivated by a more affordable cost of living compared to states like California, a more relaxed lifestyle, and prospects for starting families. Some are drawn to cities like Austin and Houston for employment opportunities.
The typical person moving to Texas is an unmarried millennial making $50,000 in search of a better life
1/4/2024
The average annual income of those moving to Texas stands at $50,565, a margin of only $138 higher than those departing the state. Those choosing Texas as their destination are 68.3% employed, slightly surpassing the 66% employment rate of those leaving, while 25.8% are not part of the labor force.
The majority of individuals moving to Texas fall within the millennial and Gen Z age groups, constituting 40.5% and 29.9%, respectively. In comparison, 37.3% of millennials and 31.2% of Gen Zers are leaving the state. Approximately 11.4% of those relocating to Texas belong to the boomer generation, mirroring the percentage of boomers leaving Texas.
In the timeframe between 2021 and 2022, Texas experienced an influx of over 668,300 individuals. California contributed the most significant share of movers to Texas, with over 102,400 individuals, followed by Florida with 41,700 and New York with 30,900.
Furthermore, a majority of individuals moving to Texas, accounting for 58.6%, are not married, while 44.5% are single or unmarried. The remaining portion includes individuals who are divorced, separated, or widowed.
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