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Texas Tops U-Haul Growth Index; California Trails Behind

1/6/2026

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U-Haul's 2025 Growth Index shows Texas leading in-migration, with Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee following.
California remains last amid continued high out-migration.
Seven of the top ten states have Republican governors.
Nine of the bottom ten states are led by Democrats.
Ohio fell from 14th to 43rd, a drop that coincides with a potential housing improvement in 2026.

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Story summary

U-Haul's 2025 Growth Index shows Texas leading in-migration, with Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee following.
California remains last amid continued high out-migration.
Seven of the top ten states have Republican governors.
Nine of the bottom ten states are led by Democrats.
Ohio fell from 14th to 43rd, a drop that coincides with a potential housing improvement in 2026.