Drawn by its vibrant culture and growing job market, nationwide movers have increasingly chosen San Antonio as their new home. Based on national relocation trends, a new study by leasing company Penske Truck Rental ranks San Antonio No. 3 among the top 10 moving destinations in the United States for 2024.
Three Texas cities ranked among the top five moving destinations, with Houston taking the No. 1 spot, followed by San Antonio at No. 3 and Dallas at No. 4. Austin also made the list, landing at No. 9. San Antonio has been in the top five for two straight years, slipping slightly from its No. 2 position last year.
According to the study, the primary reasons for relocation in 2024 include better job opportunities and a lower cost of living. Movers were also driven by more personal reasons for relocation, such as enjoying a closer proximity to loved ones and more space.
With thriving job opportunities, no state income tax, and a lower cost of living, San Antonio offers appealing advantages for relocation, giving residents plenty of reason to take pride in calling the city home. Unsurprisingly, two Florida cities also made the top 10, as the state shares the same tax benefit.
Recently, San Antonio was left off British gambling platform Betway.com's list of the 15 coolest cities in America — a ranking based on the number of tattoo shops, record stores, and vegan restaurants. While those factors may contribute to the quality of living, Penske's data suggests economic considerations hold far more sway than kale smoothies.
Penske compiled the data by analyzing one-way truck rental reservations made through the company website, following up with a customer survey. The report said 69 percent of its customers preferred renting and driving their own vehicle, but didn't state whether that decision was motivated by cost.
Houston has remained at the top of the list for four consecutive years. The rest of the top destination places were spread throughout the country. This is the complete list:
- No. 1 — Houston, Texas
- No. 2 — Atlanta, Georgia
- No. 3 — San Antonio, Texas
- No. 4 — Dallas, Texas
- No. 5 — Orlando, Florida
- No. 6 — Charlotte, North Carolina
- No. 7 — Las Vegas, Nevada
- No. 8 — Chicago, Illinois
- No. 9 — Austin, Texas
- No. 10 — Tampa, Florida
