Who’s Moving To and From Ohio?
In the latest Census data (2022), Ohio lost about 1,009 more residents to other states than it gained — a net outflow. More people leave for Florida than arrive from anywhere else, and the largest inbound stream comes from Florida.
Top states moving into Ohio
- Florida 15,173
- Pennsylvania 14,669
- Kentucky 14,016
- Michigan 13,032
- California 11,626
Where Ohio residents move
- Florida 27,412
- Kentucky 13,577
- Indiana 12,870
- Texas 11,544
- Pennsylvania 11,257
Net interstate migration: -1,009 more people left than arrived (vs. the other 49 states).
Source: US Census Bureau, ACS State-to-State Migration Flows · as of 2022 · methodology
Where Ohio residents go: the biggest destinations are Florida, Kentucky and Indiana. The single largest stream runs to Florida — about 27,412 people in a year. In total, roughly 193,191 residents left Ohio for another state, versus about 192,182 who moved in.
Who moves to Ohio: the largest inbound flows come from Florida, Pennsylvania and Kentucky, led by Florida with about 15,173 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 leave: Ohio's outflow fits the national pattern of residents moving from higher-cost, higher-tax states toward cheaper, lower-tax ones. With a state income tax (2.75% flat), the math of moving can be worth a meaningful raise in purchasing power — which is exactly what many of the top destinations offer.
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 Ohio and Florida can change your take-home pay and monthly costs by more than people expect — worth running the numbers before you decide.
Compare Ohio 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 Ohio?
- On net, yes — Ohio loses more residents to other states than it gains, a net outflow of about 1,009 in 2022. The most leave for Florida.
- Which state do most people move to from Ohio?
- Florida is the top destination for people leaving Ohio, with about 27,412 moves in the latest year, followed by Kentucky and Indiana.
- Which states do people move to Ohio from?
- The largest inbound flows to Ohio come from Florida, Pennsylvania and Kentucky, led by Florida with about 15,173 arrivals.