Who’s Moving To and From Vermont?
In the latest Census data (2022), Vermont gained about 5,844 more residents from other states than it lost — a net inflow. The most people arrive from Massachusetts, and the largest number leaving head to New York.
Top states moving into Vermont
- Massachusetts 4,843
- New York 4,341
- New Hampshire 2,255
- New Jersey 1,240
- Florida 1,176
Where Vermont residents move
- New York 3,183
- Massachusetts 2,219
- Florida 1,968
- New Hampshire 1,857
- California 944
Net interstate migration: +5,844 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 Vermont residents go: the biggest destinations are New York, Massachusetts and Florida. The single largest stream runs to New York — about 3,183 people in a year. In total, roughly 18,963 residents left Vermont for another state, versus about 24,807 who moved in.
Who moves to Vermont: the largest inbound flows come from Massachusetts, New York and New Hampshire, led by Massachusetts with about 4,843 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 Vermont 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 Vermont and New York can change your take-home pay and monthly costs by more than people expect — worth running the numbers before you decide.
Compare Vermont 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 Vermont?
- On net, no — Vermont gains more residents from other states than it loses, with a net inflow of about 5,844 in 2022. The most people arrive from Massachusetts.
- Which state do most people move to from Vermont?
- New York is the top destination for people leaving Vermont, with about 3,183 moves in the latest year, followed by Massachusetts and Florida.
- Which states do people move to Vermont from?
- The largest inbound flows to Vermont come from Massachusetts, New York and New Hampshire, led by Massachusetts with about 4,843 arrivals.