ST. LOUIS—Being closer to family proved to be the biggest motivation for moving in 2025, although job-related relocation still plays a significant role.
The 49th Annual National Movers Study from United Van Lines found nearly one-third (29%) of those tracked for the study cited family as the reason for relocating, while 26% moved because of a job transfer or to take a new job. Retirement was the impetus for about 14% and a lifestyle change was behind about 10% of moves.
The role of lifestyle changes continues to diminish, falling from around 17% in 2021 and 2022. Cost of living also plays a smaller part in the relocation decision—down to just 3% from 8% in 2022…