Why more people left Oregon than moved here in 2025
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Oregon saw more departures than arrivals in 2025 according to an analysis of interstate moves by Atlas Van Lines.
Why it matters: High housing costs are keeping many people in place. But some are still moving, often for lower home prices, jobs, climate resilience or to be closer to family.
Zoom in: Of the 1,380 services provided by the company in Oregon last year, just over 47% were for people moving to the Beaver State, while nearly 53% were for those leaving, per the analysis, which looked at 107,000 domestic services provided.
Zoom out: Arkansas, Idaho and North Carolina drew the most new arrivals this year.
- Louisiana recorded the highest share of outbound moves for the second year in a row, followed by West Virginia and Wyoming.
Between the lines: Americans have largely stopped moving — a trend researchers warn could weigh on the economy and reshape communities.
- Plus: Many homeowners feel locked into cheaper mortgages. (Right now, moving would require a 73% jump in the median monthly payment, a new Realtor.com analysis finds.)