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Charlotte Ranks Fourth in U-Haul's 2025 Growth Index

1/8/2026

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Charlotte, North Carolina, ranks as the fourth-fastest-growing U.S. metro area in U-Haul's 2025 Growth Index.
The city attracted a significant influx of movers, particularly young finance professionals drawn by banking opportunities.
Despite growth, Charlotte slipped two spots from last year's ranking.
The Growth Index analysis is based on over 2.5 million one-way U-Haul rentals.
North Carolina overall saw a net migration of 58,587 newcomers in 2025.

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Story summary

Charlotte, North Carolina, ranks as the fourth-fastest-growing U.S. metro area in U-Haul's 2025 Growth Index.
The city attracted a significant influx of movers, particularly young finance professionals drawn by banking opportunities.
Despite growth, Charlotte slipped two spots from last year's ranking.
The Growth Index analysis is based on over 2.5 million one-way U-Haul rentals.
North Carolina overall saw a net migration of 58,587 newcomers in 2025.