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Arkansas Tops Migration Rankings Amid National Mobility Decline

12/23/2025

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In 2025, Arkansas ranked first for inbound moves, with a 68% inbound move rate, per Atlas Van Lines’ Migration Patterns Study.
Bentonville, home to Walmart's headquarters, accounted for 38% of Arkansas's inbound moves.
Other states with high inbound rates included Alabama, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
Despite Arkansas's growth, United States mobility remains low due to affordability issues, though relocation continues in some regions and industries.

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In 2025, Arkansas ranked first for inbound moves, with a 68% inbound move rate, per Atlas Van Lines’ Migration Patterns Study.
Bentonville, home to Walmart's headquarters, accounted for 38% of Arkansas's inbound moves.
Other states with high inbound rates included Alabama, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
Despite Arkansas's growth, United States mobility remains low due to affordability issues, though relocation continues in some regions and industries.