Who’s Moving To and From Nevada?
In the latest Census data (2022), Nevada gained about 35,314 more residents from other states than it lost — a net inflow. The most people arrive from California, and the largest number leaving head to California.
Top states moving into Nevada
- California 54,137
- Arizona 6,766
- Texas 6,051
- Florida 5,086
- Washington 4,710
Where Nevada residents move
- California 20,709
- Texas 8,541
- Arizona 6,421
- Florida 5,633
- Washington 4,573
Net interstate migration: +35,314 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 Nevada residents go: the biggest destinations are California, Texas and Arizona. The single largest stream runs to California — about 20,709 people in a year. In total, roughly 97,132 residents left Nevada for another state, versus about 132,446 who moved in.
Who moves to Nevada: the largest inbound flows come from California, Arizona and Texas, led by California with about 54,137 arrivals. These corridors tend to reflect geography, job markets, and — increasingly — the gap in taxes and cost of living between the two states.
Why people come: Nevada is a net magnet, and its profile explains why — no state income tax let a paycheck stretch further than in the pricier states that feed it. Arrivals from California and other high-cost states are a large part of the story.
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 Nevada and California can change your take-home pay and monthly costs by more than people expect — worth running the numbers before you decide.
Compare Nevada 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 Nevada?
- On net, no — Nevada gains more residents from other states than it loses, with a net inflow of about 35,314 in 2022. The most people arrive from California.
- Which state do most people move to from Nevada?
- California is the top destination for people leaving Nevada, with about 20,709 moves in the latest year, followed by Texas and Arizona.
- Which states do people move to Nevada from?
- The largest inbound flows to Nevada come from California, Arizona and Texas, led by California with about 54,137 arrivals.