South Carolina Named Top State to Move to in 2025, with Myrtle Beach Leading the Nation

South Carolina is the top relocation destination in the United States for 2025, according to new data from moving platform MoveBuddha. The state not only ranked first overall, but also placed three cities—Myrtle Beach, Greenville, and Charleston—among the top ten most popular U.S. cities to move to.

Myrtle Beach led the list of cities, with 255 inbound searches for every 100 outbound, making it the No. 1 relocation destination in the country. Greenville followed closely at No. 3 with 229 inbound searches per 100 outbound, while Charleston tied for the No. 8 spot with 168 inbound searches.

MoveBuddha analyzed over 55,000 searches on its Moving Cost Calculator from January 1 to March 10 to determine where people were most interested in moving. The rankings reflect a continued trend of Americans relocating to the Southeast for its affordability, climate, and lifestyle.

Here are the Top 10 U.S. Cities to Move to in 2025:

Myrtle Beach, SC – 255 searches in for every 100 out
Huntsville, AL – 242 in / 100 out
Greenville, SC – 229 in / 100 out
Knoxville, TN – 223 in / 100 out
The Villages, FL – 215 in / 100 out
Raleigh, NC – 199 in / 100 out
Ocala, FL – 188 in / 100 out
Chattanooga, TN – 168 in / 100 out
Charleston, SC – 168 in / 100 out
Vancouver, WA – 163 in / 100 out

And the Top 10 U.S. States to Move to in 2025:

South Carolina – 218 in / 100 out
Tennessee – 173 in / 100 out
North Carolina – 161 in / 100 out
Alabama – 156 in / 100 out
Delaware – 151 in / 100 out
Maine – 147 in / 100 out
West Virginia – 147 in / 100 out
Arkansas – 144 in / 100 out
Idaho – 140 in / 100 out
Mississippi – 138 in / 100 out

South Carolina’s continued rise as a relocation hotspot comes after also claiming the top spot in 2024. With its mix of coastal cities, scenic mountain towns, and booming mid-sized metros, the state is drawing newcomers from across the country in search of a better quality of life.

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