Welcome home, fellow Dallasites.
U-Haul has released its 2024 mid-year report on migration trends, tracking the origins of U-Haul trucks arriving in the 25 most populated cities in the US, including Dallas. Let’s take a look at who’s moved into our city from where — and if you’re new around here, we’ve got even more to share.
The moving trends
So, where are folks coming from? According to U-Haul, here are the top three metropolitan areas outside our state that people are moving to the Big D from:
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Denver, CO
- Phoenix, AZ
Welcome to Texas, friends. But that’s not all — our fellow Texans are also moving around quite a bit. Here are the top three cities within the Lone Star State that U-Haul customers are arriving to Dallas from:
Home sweet home
Now that you’re here, stay a while. If you’re a newcomer — or even a longtime local who loves staying in the loop — check out our City Guides for everything there is to know about Dallas.
This batch could be especially helpful as you settle in to local life:
- Local sports teams| Score info about our home teams so you know how to gear up + who to root for.
- Local hiking trails | Familiarize yourself with the great outdoors.
- Buzzy local coffee shops | Start your mornings at these local spots.
- Happy hour deals in Dallas | Raise a glass to your city with these fun drink deals.
- Top-notch BBQ spots | It isn’t life in Dallas without great barbecue.
- Kid-friendly activities | Use this guide to find fun for the kiddos.
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