NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville, including three other cities in the Volunteer State, have once again been ranked among the cities with the highest move-in rates, according to a recent report.

Moving and storage company PODS has released its annual moving trends report, which shows the cities that gained and lost the most residents between January 2024 and March 2025.

According to the report, Tennessee continues to see an influx of new residents, becoming one of the most popular states to move to.

PODS' data ranked Nashville at No. 9 on the list of cities with highest number of move-ins. However, Music City wasn't the only Tennessee city that found itself high in the rankings. The report stated that Knoxville, which ranked 8th, is becoming a popular city for young professionals.

"The Tennessee takeover continues this year as the Volunteer State adds Chattanooga to the list for a total of four cities, including returnees Johnson City, Nashville, and Knoxville," PODS said.

Cities with the highest level of move-ins

1. Myrtle Beach, SC/ Wilmington, NC (1st in 2024)
2. Ocala, FL (2nd in 2024)
3. Raleigh, NC (6th in 2024)
4. Greenville-Spartanburg, SC (4th in 2024)
5. Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (Not ranked in 2024)
6. Charlotte, NC (5th in 2024)
7. Boise, ID (11th in 2024)
8. Knoxville, TN (8th in 2024)
9. Nashville, TN (13th in 2024)
10. Jacksonville, FL (9th in 2024)
11. Chattanooga, TN (Not ranked in 2024)
12. Huntsville, AL (16th in 2024)
13. Portland, ME (12th in 2024)
14. Johnson City, TN (15th in 2024)
15. Spokane, WA (Not ranked in 2024)
16. Atlanta, GA (14th in 2024)
17. Greensboro, NC (20th in 2024)
18. Asheville, NC (10th in 2024)
19. San Antonio, TX (Not ranked in 2024)
20. Dover, DE (17th in 2024)

According to Rentcafe March 2025 estimates, Tennessee offers rentals about $200 below the average of $1,750 a month. PODS added that home values are currently sitting at $361,000 nationwide and the average home value in Tennessee is about $319,300.

Meanwhile, the moving company found that people are leaving California in droves, with seven cities represented in PODS' Top 20 list of move-outs.

Cities with the highest level of move-outs

1. Los Angeles, CA (1st in 2024)
2. Northern California- San Francisco area (2nd in 2024)
3. South Florida - Miami area (3rd in 2024)
4. Long Island, NY (4th in 2024)
5. San Diego, CA (8th in 2024)
6. Central Jersey, NJ (6th in 2024)
7. Chicago, IL (7th in 2024)
8. Boston, MA (13th in 2024)
9. Hudson Valley, NY (10th in 2024)
10. Denver, CO (12th in 2024)
11. Santa Barbara, CA (11th in 2024)
12. Seattle, WA (Not ranked in 2024)
13. Stockton-Modesto, CA (9th in 2024)
14. Washington, DC (Not ranked in 2024)
15. Hartford, CT (15th in 2024)
16. Tampa Bay, FL (Not ranked in 2024)
17. Fresno, CA (17th in 2024)
18. Austin, TX (5th in 2024)
19. Bakersfield, CA (18th in 2024)
20. Philadelphia, PA (Not ranked in 2024)

To see the full PODS' report, follow this link.

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