Massachusetts is once again one of the top “moved from” states in the country, according to a moving truck company survey.
The state was ranked No. 7 on the United Van Lines list of the top outbound states for 2025. The company said 55% of its business in Massachusetts was for outbound moves, compared to 45% for inbound moves.
The only states that saw a higher percentage of outbound moves last year were Mississippi, Colorado, North Dakota, New York at New Jersey at No. 1.
Why are people leaving Massachusetts?
The top reason people moved away from Massachusetts was to be closer to family, according to 23% of survey respondents. Another 22% said they left for a new job, and 15% moved away for retirement…