Apparently, freezing cold winters, a high cost of living, and above average unemployment rates aren’t wonderful enough to keep people in the Northeast. According to a 2013 story in Forbes magazine, seven of the 10 states with the highest people of moving out are located in the Northeast and Great Lakes regions, including New Jersey which topped the list. Of the 6,300 total moves in The Garden State, 62% were outbound. Other states in these regions making the list were Illinois (60%), New York (58%), Michigan (58%), Maine (56%), Connecticut (56%), and Wisconsin (55%).
Leaving for Greener Pastures
According to economists, a number of factors have contributed to these moving patterns. De-industrialization and high employment rates, combined with high costs of living, have forced many displaced workers to head elsewhere. Additionally, the Northeast and Midwest typically have a higher concentration of residents over 65 who often retire to states that have warmer climates and are less expensive.
The most popular destinations for relocation, according to the study by United Van Lines, are Washington D.C. and Oregon. Both cities are attracting younger, well-educated professionals and have either stable or growing job markets..
PACK RAT Makes Relocation Less Stressful
Relocating for work or joining the mass exodus from the Northeast? Give the experts at 1-800-PACK-RAT a call!
Currently serving over 115 million people in 62 markets nationwide, 1-800-PACK-RAT is the premier storage container and moving company in the country. Using a state-of-the-art system, 1-800-PACK-RAT provides the simplest way to move or store your stuff in the United States.
So how does it work? Customers planning to relocate or in need of storage help can call 1-800-PACK-RAT to schedule the delivery of a PACK-RAT unit to any residential or business location that a truck can reach with space to drop off a flat container. Customers can then load their PACK-RAT unit or ask PACK-RAT to do the heavy lifting. Once the unit is filled, customers can have it moved to a new destination, store it at their location, or have it stored in a secure PACK-RAT warehouse. Offering convenience, protection, security, long distance moving services, and a free personalized quote, 1-800-PACK-RAT is the go-to source for all of your storage and moving needs!
