Massachusetts continues to lose residents at a higher rate than almost any state in the nation. This trend, driven by high housing costs and industry competition from other states, has accelerated in recent years, and officials have begun making efforts to retain people and preserve the state’s economic future. Massachusetts was the 49th-ranked state for growth last year, according to a January U-Haul study that tracked move-ins and move-outs. A United Van Lines report put it among the seven states with the most net out-migration in 2023, with 56% of the state’s moves being outbound.
Source: Massachusetts Grapples With ‘Deeply Concerning’ Trend Of More Residents Moving Away
