U-Haul Growth Index: Newsom's California Dead Last For Six Straight Years

U-Haul's annual migration ranking reveals a consistent trend of people moving out of certain states and into others. The report indicates a significant outflow from states characterized by high taxes, crime, and Democratic leadership. Conversely, there's a notable influx into states with lower taxes and a perceived emphasis on law and order. For the sixth consecutive year, California ranked last in net migration, showing more residents departing than arriving. Texas has regained its position as the top growth state for the seventh time in ten years. Florida secured the second spot, followed by North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina in the top five growth states. The article suggests a correlation between these top growth states and their political leadership's perceived practicality. Conversely, "blue states" like Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, and Maryland also appear at the bottom of the list. The authors attribute this to their leadership's focus on progressive activism over effective state management. U-Haul's report confirms that migration from "blue" to "red" states, a trend amplified post-2020, remains a clear demographic pattern.