D.C. Tops List of Popular Moving Destinations in U.S. for 2017
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Washington, D.C. is not only the #1 place to see and be seen in the United States but also tops the list of the most popular movings destinations for 2017 — according to Updater’s annual moving destinations report that ranks the top 15 most moved-to metro areas.
These aggregated moving trends were determined by programmatically analyzing 1,000,0000 anonymous household moves, that took place between Jan. 1 and Oct. 1, 2017. A careful analysis of these moves shows that Americans are flocking towards large metropolitan areas, as well as rapidly growing medium-sized cities in warmer climates.
As the nation’s capital, the D.C. metro area is a popular (and obvious) moving destination choice for many looking for career opportunities and a diverse and burgeoning cultural scene — not to mention a plethora of national treasures and extensive green space.
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The population of D.C. currently clocks in at just over 6.1 million, with an average household income of just under 96K. Though the median home prices in D.C. is over $500K, the median home price of the D.C. metro area is just shy of $400K.
Updater’s own Head of Marketing, Jenna Weinerman, couldn’t be more on board with the popularity of D.C. Here’s what she has to say:
As an American University alumna, I spent four years living in our nation’s capital. It’s a great place to live, regardless of your age. The city is pretty much recession-proof. The government isn’t moving anywhere anytime soon. It’s a great place to get a job right out of college, with incredible opportunities and starting salaries.
Below are a few more stats for why D.C. tops the charts as the nation’s most popular moving destination.
The nation’s capital boasts:
- 14 national parks
- Dozens of art, science, and history museums
- A robust public transportation system. The Metrorail is the second busiest rail system in the U.S. with six train lines that cover 118 miles.
- A ranking as the 4th-best place to live in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Interested in learning more about the top 15 moving destinations in the nation? Check out the graphic below.
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