Key Takeaways
- Conway, South Carolina, a historic town near Myrtle Beach, is now the most popular place people are moving to in 2025, according to MoveBuddha.
- With oak-lined streets, access to the scenic Waccamaw River, and fewer hurricane worries than the coast, Conway offers small-town appeal with big lifestyle perks.
- Affordable homes, a slower pace, and proximity to outdoor recreation are drawing folks seeking more balance in everyday living.
As more Americans seek out affordability, work-life balance, and easy access to outdoor recreation, small and suburban enclaves are seeing an increase in new residents. And according to new data, a South Carolina suburb you might never have even heard of is currently the most coveted location in the country.
The folks at MoveBuddha analyzed more than 55,000 searches on the website to determine where people are planning to move so far this year and were surprised to find that everyone is looking to move to Conway, South Carolina.
That’s right. According to the relocation company’s most recent 2025 Moving Trends Report, the most popular domestic destination for relocation in the first six months of 2025 was a historic town just inland of Myrtle Beach…