Michigan mover-outers lead nation

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - More people are moving out of Michigan than any other state in the nation.

Approximately 67 percent of the moves that occurred in 2008 were people leaving.

North Dakota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana, Illinois, Maine and Rhode Island also topped the outbound list.

On the flip side, the study by United Van Lines shows the District of Columbia is the place most people are heading to. Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Oregon, Wyoming and South Dakota are also top destination choices.

Representatives at the United Van Lines office in Grand Rapids said they are moving about 50 families a week out of Michigan - a number that used to be about 20.

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2008 Migration Study Stats

2008 Migration Study Map