Why are people leaving Florida?

Rising insurance costs, higher home prices, property taxes, and climate risk have made Florida less affordable.

What states are Floridians moving to?

Top destinations include Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, and Ohio.

Although thousands of NYC residents continue moving to Florida, many are now choosing states closer to the Northeast or the Southeast instead.

Florida’s booming population story is shifting. For the first time in years, the number of people leaving Florida is rising faster than expected.

Over 511,000 Floridians left the state in 2023.
2024–25 numbers continue at elevated levels.
Outbound moves are most common among middle-class families and retirees facing cost pressures.

These metro areas are absorbing the largest share of Florida’s outbound residents:

A growing hub with affordability options, strong job markets, and diverse suburban communities.

Columbus offers stability, affordability, and an expanding tech and education economy — attractive to families and young professionals.

A strong job engine, no state income tax, and plenty of suburban new construction are drawing Florida families to DFW.

New York City’s continued outbound migration — intensified by political and tax concerns — is shifting migration patterns nationwide.

This means Florida must compete harder for inbound migration while preparing for increased outbound movement.

Whether you’re coming to Florida, leaving Florida, or comparing multiple markets, I can prepare a custom value and relocation strategy for you.

Joaquin Gutierrez — The Adept Agent
Broker • Instructor • Market Analyst
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Florida está experimentando un aumento en la migración hacia otros estados. Esta versión en español replica el contenido completo del análisis.

Más de 511,000 personas dejaron Florida en 2023 debido a costos altos, seguros elevados y cambios económicos.