This statistic shows the main reasons for domestic migration in the United States in 2018. In 2018, 55 percent of those who moved within the U.S. did so for housing reasons, such as relocating to find cheaper housing, to move into a new or better home, or to own their home instead of rent.
Main reasons for domestic migration in the United States in 2018
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