California experienced the largest net domestic outmigration of any state in 2022, with a decrease of 343,230 people, according to a real estate analysis by the National Association of Realtors published on Jan. 30.
However, the Golden State remains the most populous state in the nation with nearly 39 million residents.
Millions of people moved during the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by opportunities for remote work, more space, and affordability, yet the moving rate has decreased over the last six years, according to the analysis.
The association used data from the U.S. Postal Service change-of-address database that shows that 70 percent of ZIP codes experienced fewer inbound moves in 2022 than in 2021. The official census data for 2022 is not yet available….