More results from the United Van Lines' 41st Annual National Movers Study identified the top 10 states Americans moved out of in 2017. This year, the study found that the Northeast continues to experience a moving deficit with New Jersey (63% outbound), New York (61%) and Connecticut (57%) making the list of top outbound states for the third consecutive year. Massachusetts (56%) also joined the top outbound list this year. Related: Millennial homebuyers choose suburbs as urban U.S. prices climb Several states gained approximately the same number of residents as those that left. This list of "balanced" states includes Nebraska and New Hampshire. |

About the study

United Van Lines has been collecting data on Americans' migration patterns for over 40 years, answering questions about where people are moving to and from, and why? United Van Lines has tracked migration patterns annually on a state-by-state basis since 1977. For 2017, the study is based on household moves handled by United within the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C. This study ranks states based on the inbound and outbound percentages of total moves in each state. United classifies states as "high inbound" if 55% or more of the moves are going into a state, "high outbound" if 55% or more moves were coming out of a state, or "balanced" if the difference between inbound and outbound is negligible. |

Advice for clients' insurance needs

For insurance agents and brokers, knowing where Americans are moving to and away from can help them better provide advice on their clients' insurance needs, whether they're going to become homeowners or renters, or add a property to their portfolio. Where and how often people are driving is another factor that may have an impact on auto insurance. For instance, if clients are moving to or out of a big city, changing their chosen mode of transportation. With that, here are the top 10 states Americans moved out of in 2017. Related: Moving soon? Here are 5 things to think about