Who’s Moving To and From Oregon?
In the latest Census data (2022), Oregon gained about 8,290 more residents from other states than it lost — a net inflow. The most people arrive from California, and the largest number leaving head to Washington.
Top states moving into Oregon
- California 42,325
- Washington 22,732
- Arizona 5,960
- Idaho 5,675
- Texas 5,644
Where Oregon residents move
- Washington 29,578
- California 20,723
- Arizona 9,046
- Idaho 7,213
- Texas 6,539
Net interstate migration: +8,290 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 Oregon residents go: the biggest destinations are Washington, California and Arizona. The single largest stream runs to Washington — about 29,578 people in a year. In total, roughly 125,666 residents left Oregon for another state, versus about 133,956 who moved in.
Who moves to Oregon: the largest inbound flows come from California, Washington and Arizona, led by California with about 42,325 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 Oregon 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 Oregon and Washington can change your take-home pay and monthly costs by more than people expect — worth running the numbers before you decide.
Compare Oregon 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 Oregon?
- On net, no — Oregon gains more residents from other states than it loses, with a net inflow of about 8,290 in 2022. The most people arrive from California.
- Which state do most people move to from Oregon?
- Washington is the top destination for people leaving Oregon, with about 29,578 moves in the latest year, followed by California and Arizona.
- Which states do people move to Oregon from?
- The largest inbound flows to Oregon come from California, Washington and Arizona, led by California with about 42,325 arrivals.