Who’s Moving To and From New Hampshire?
In the latest Census data (2022), New Hampshire gained about 6,256 more residents from other states than it lost — a net inflow. The most people arrive from Massachusetts, and the largest number leaving head to Massachusetts.
Top states moving into New Hampshire
- Massachusetts 22,047
- New York 3,663
- Maine 3,425
- Florida 2,417
- California 2,371
Where New Hampshire residents move
- Massachusetts 11,334
- Maine 5,490
- Florida 4,886
- New York 2,433
- Vermont 2,255
Net interstate migration: +6,256 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 New Hampshire residents go: the biggest destinations are Massachusetts, Maine and Florida. The single largest stream runs to Massachusetts — about 11,334 people in a year. In total, roughly 43,471 residents left New Hampshire for another state, versus about 49,727 who moved in.
Who moves to New Hampshire: the largest inbound flows come from Massachusetts, New York and Maine, led by Massachusetts with about 22,047 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: New Hampshire 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 Massachusetts 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 New Hampshire and Massachusetts can change your take-home pay and monthly costs by more than people expect — worth running the numbers before you decide.
Compare New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
- On net, no — New Hampshire gains more residents from other states than it loses, with a net inflow of about 6,256 in 2022. The most people arrive from Massachusetts.
- Which state do most people move to from New Hampshire?
- Massachusetts is the top destination for people leaving New Hampshire, with about 11,334 moves in the latest year, followed by Maine and Florida.
- Which states do people move to New Hampshire from?
- The largest inbound flows to New Hampshire come from Massachusetts, New York and Maine, led by Massachusetts with about 22,047 arrivals.