Moving to San Antonio: A glimpse at where one-way customers are coming from in 2024
August 11, 2024 10:00PM CDT
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 29: A U-Haul box truck sits among the traffic on southbound Interstate 5 during the afternoon commute heading into downtown San Diego on May 29, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — It is no secret San Antonio is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
U-Haul is releasing new data showing where people are coming from as they arrive in the Alamo City. The study was undertaken during the busiest time of year for those making major moves, and that is between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.
When breaking down what state is sending the most people to San Antonio, clear is the fact that most are coming from California. While that piece of information may not be a surprise, the remainder of the remainder of the top 10 might bring more insight.
Top origin states for arriving U-Haul customers (excluding Texas):
1. California
2. Florida
3. Colorado
4. Arizona
5. Louisiana
6. Oklahoma
7. Georgia
8. New Mexico
9. North Carolina
10. Illinois
The data changes when breaking down what metropolitan areas are sending the most people to San Antonio.
Top origin metro areas for arriving U-Haul customers outside Texas
1. Phoenix, AZ
2. Denver, CO
3. Los Angeles, CA
4. Colorado Springs, CO
5. Oklahoma City, OK
6. Atlanta, GA
7. Albuquerque, NM
8. Las Vegas, NV
9. Miami, FL
10. Tucson, AZ
The U-Haul study went a step further and broke down what parts of Texas are sending the most imports to San Antonio.
Top origin metro areas for arriving U-Haul customers within Texas
1. Houston
2. Dallas/Fort Worth
3. Austin
4. Brownsville/McAllen
5. Corpus Christi
You can get a closer look at U-Haul’s national moving data by clicking here.
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