The Brief
- Texas dominated the 2025 U-Haul Growth Index, with the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Houston, and Austin claiming the top three spots in the nation for metropolitan growth.
- Dallas-Fort Worth maintained its status as the top destination for one-way movers for the second consecutive year, while McKinney ranked as the highest-growth Texas city.
- Major U.S. cities like San Francisco and Denver saw a migration rebound, reversing their 2024 losses to post net population gains alongside the booming Sun Belt.
Texas effectively swept the podium for metropolitan growth in 2025, with the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area leading the nation as the primary destination for one-way U-Haul movers for the second consecutive year.
The 2025 U-Haul Growth Index, released Tuesday, reveals a “Texas stronghold” in the top tiers of migration. The Lone Star State claimed the top three spots for metropolitan growth and placed six metros in the top 25 overall.
Texas sweeps podium for metro growth in 2025
Big picture view:
The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area repeated its 2024 performance, netting the highest gain of one-way customers in the country. It was followed closely by Houston (No. 2) and Austin (No. 3), completing a Texas sweep of the top three positions.…