The Brief
- Florida ranked as the No. 2 growth state in the country last year, according to new data from U-Haul, which analyzed one-way moving transactions.
- Local moving companies in the Tampa Bay area say business surged at the end of 2025 as more families relocated to the Sunshine State.
- Realtors say increased inventory across Florida is helping absorb the influx of new residents without driving up home prices.
- U-Haul data shows Texas ranked first nationwide, while Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee rounded out the top destinations for movers.
TAMPA, Fla. – More families are packing up and heading to Florida again, according to new data from U-Haul and backed up by movers and real estate professionals across the Tampa Bay area.
By the numbers:
According to the U-Haul Growth Index, Florida ranked second in the nation for net growth in 2025, trailing only Texas.…