Welcome home, fellow Charlotteans.
U-Haul has released its 2024 mid-year report on migration trends, tracking the origins of U-Haul trucks arriving in the 25 most populated cities in the US, including Charlotte. Let’s take a look at who’s moved into our city from where — and if you’re new around here, we’ve got even more to share.
The moving trends
So, where are folks coming from? According to U-Haul, here are the top three metropolitan areas outside our state that people are moving to Charlotte from:
Welcome to NC, friends. But that’s not all — our fellow North Carolinians are also moving around quite a bit. Here are the top three cities within the Tar Heel State that U-Haul customers are arriving to Charlotte from:
- Raleigh/Durham (Oh hey, RALtoday)
- Triad (Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point — oh hey, WStoday)
- Wilmington
Home sweet home
Now that you’re here, stay a while. If you’re a newcomer — or even a longtime local who loves staying in the loop — check out our City Guides for everything there is to know about the Queen City.
This batch could be especially helpful as you settle in to local life:
- Charlotte’s most iconic landmarks | Soon, these spots will feel familiar.
- Historic street names | Learn about Charlotte’s storied streets.
- The unwritten rules of Charlotte | Now that you’re a local, these “rules” will become a way of life.
- Local neighborhoods as zodiac signs | Learn the energy + vibes of local communities.
- 15 facts you didn’t know about the Queen City | As connoisseurs of the quirky, let’s explore our city’s history + oddest characteristics.
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