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Weather Tops Move Reason; Climate Risk Second, Florida Leads

7/17/2026

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Redfin's May 2026 survey found 22% of Americans planning an out-of-state move cited better weather as the top reason.
The same survey reported climate-risk concerns ranked second, mentioned by 21% of out-of-state movers.
Florida attracted 14% of out-of-state respondents, followed by Texas at 13% and California at 11%.
Redfin noted that a typical Orlando home sells for about $411,000, roughly half the price of a typical New York home.

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Story summary

Redfin's May 2026 survey found 22% of Americans planning an out-of-state move cited better weather as the top reason.
The same survey reported climate-risk concerns ranked second, mentioned by 21% of out-of-state movers.
Florida attracted 14% of out-of-state respondents, followed by Texas at 13% and California at 11%.
Redfin noted that a typical Orlando home sells for about $411,000, roughly half the price of a typical New York home.