Who’s Moving To and From Maine?
In the latest Census data (2022), Maine gained about 10,475 more residents from other states than it lost — a net inflow. The most people arrive from Massachusetts, and the largest number leaving head to Florida.
Top states moving into Maine
- Massachusetts 7,349
- New Hampshire 5,490
- Florida 2,919
- New York 2,837
- California 2,056
Where Maine residents move
- Florida 3,455
- New Hampshire 3,425
- Massachusetts 3,296
- New York 1,551
- California 1,258
Net interstate migration: +10,475 more people moved in than out (vs. the other 49 states).
Source: US Census Bureau, ACS State-to-State Migration Flows · as of 2022 · methodology
Where Maine residents go: the biggest destinations are Florida, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The single largest stream runs to Florida — about 3,455 people in a year. In total, roughly 25,914 residents left Maine for another state, versus about 36,389 who moved in.
Who moves to Maine: the largest inbound flows come from Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Florida, led by Massachusetts with about 7,349 arrivals. These corridors tend to reflect geography, job markets, and — increasingly — the gap in taxes and cost of living between the two states.
The balance of moves in and out of Maine is relatively close, so no single tax-or-cost story dominates. Jobs, family, housing, and remote-work flexibility all shape these corridors alongside the difference in taxes and prices between states.
Thinking about joining one of these moves? The honest comparison is your full tax-and-cost picture, not one line of it. A move between Maine and Florida can change your take-home pay and monthly costs by more than people expect — worth running the numbers before you decide.
Compare Maine with any state in the comparison tool, check your take-home pay and cost of living, or see the national picture in the states Americans are fleeing and the state rankings.
Frequently asked questions
- Are people leaving Maine?
- On net, no — Maine gains more residents from other states than it loses, with a net inflow of about 10,475 in 2022. The most people arrive from Massachusetts.
- Which state do most people move to from Maine?
- Florida is the top destination for people leaving Maine, with about 3,455 moves in the latest year, followed by New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
- Which states do people move to Maine from?
- The largest inbound flows to Maine come from Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Florida, led by Massachusetts with about 7,349 arrivals.