Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Map: Alex Fitzpatrick/Axios
Miami ranked lower than New York City, Washington, D.C., and Dallas as the hottest destinations for college-educated Americans leaving their home county, per the latest census data.
Why it matters: White-collar workers tend to go where they think the jobs are, and cities are constantly competing to attract well-paid professionals — and the tax revenue they often bring.
By the numbers: Among Americans age 25 and up with a bachelor's degree or better who moved to a new county in 2023, 6.1% went to NYC, 3.5% to D.C. and 3.2% to Dallas.