157. That’s how many people move to Charlotte every day — a number that aligns with U-Haul’s 2025 growth index, which tracks rentals and moving trends nationwide in the 25 most populous cities in the US, including Charlotte. So, let’s take a look at the biggest numbers and where people are moving from.
The top cities
Charlotte ranked No. 4 on U-Haul’s list of the top growth metros, just behind Dallas, Houston, and Austin, TX. That means more one-way customers moved to the area than those who moved out.
The moving trends
So, where are folks coming from? According to U-Haul’s mid-year migration report, here are the top three metropolitan areas outside our state that people are moving to Charlotte from:
- Atlanta, GA
- Columbia, SC
- Greenville, SC
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
- Greensboro
- 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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