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For years, U-Haul’s annual growth index has served as a practical measure of migration patterns across the U.S. The 2024 report reveals that California ranked 50th—the worst among all states—and had the highest number of residents moving out of the state, as evidenced by the volume of one-way U-Haul rentals heading away from California. In contrast, states like Florida, Texas, and Tennessee rank among the top destinations, with multiple cities experiencing significant inbound migration.
These figures suggest that Californians are leaving in droves, motivated by high costs of living, homelessness, crime, and restrictive policies. Yet, Governor Gavin Newsom dismisses these indicators as mere myths.