Where people in Cedar Rapids are moving to most
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April 18, 2021
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Where people in Cedar Rapids are moving to most
Stacker compiled a list of where people in Cedar Rapids are moving to the most using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Metros are ranked by the estimated number of people who moved to the metro from Cedar Rapids between 2014 and 2018. Ties were broken by gross migration.
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#50. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Orlando in 2014-2018: 23
- Migration from Orlando to Cedar Rapids: 8 (#265 most common destination from Orlando)
- Net migration: 15 to Orlando
- Migration from Orlando to Cedar Rapids: 8 (#265 most common destination from Orlando)
- Net migration: 15 to Orlando
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#49. Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Metro Area
- Migration to Indianapolis in 2014-2018: 23
- Migration from Indianapolis to Cedar Rapids: 110 (#93 most common destination from Indianapolis)
- Net migration: 87 to Cedar Rapids
- Migration from Indianapolis to Cedar Rapids: 110 (#93 most common destination from Indianapolis)
- Net migration: 87 to Cedar Rapids
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#48. Redding, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Redding in 2014-2018: 25
- Migration from Redding to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 25 to Redding
- Migration from Redding to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 25 to Redding
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#47. Decatur, IL Metro Area
- Migration to Decatur in 2014-2018: 26
- Migration from Decatur to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 26 to Decatur
- Migration from Decatur to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 26 to Decatur
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#46. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI Metro Area
- Migration to Milwaukee in 2014-2018: 27
- Migration from Milwaukee to Cedar Rapids: 29 (#140 most common destination from Milwaukee)
- Net migration: 2 to Cedar Rapids
- Migration from Milwaukee to Cedar Rapids: 29 (#140 most common destination from Milwaukee)
- Net migration: 2 to Cedar Rapids
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#45. Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Migration to Kansas City in 2014-2018: 28
- Migration from Kansas City to Cedar Rapids: 118 (#93 most common destination from Kansas City)
- Net migration: 90 to Cedar Rapids
- Migration from Kansas City to Cedar Rapids: 118 (#93 most common destination from Kansas City)
- Net migration: 90 to Cedar Rapids
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#44. Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC Metro Area
- Migration to Augusta in 2014-2018: 29
- Migration from Augusta to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 29 to Augusta
- Migration from Augusta to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 29 to Augusta
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#43. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Cape Coral in 2014-2018: 29
- Migration from Cape Coral to Cedar Rapids: 8 (#162 most common destination from Cape Coral)
- Net migration: 21 to Cape Coral
- Migration from Cape Coral to Cedar Rapids: 8 (#162 most common destination from Cape Coral)
- Net migration: 21 to Cape Coral
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#42. Decatur, AL Metro Area
- Migration to Decatur in 2014-2018: 32
- Migration from Decatur to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 32 to Decatur
- Migration from Decatur to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 32 to Decatur
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#41. Farmington, NM Metro Area
- Migration to Farmington in 2014-2018: 33
- Migration from Farmington to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 33 to Farmington
- Migration from Farmington to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 33 to Farmington
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#40. Tulsa, OK Metro Area
- Migration to Tulsa in 2014-2018: 33
- Migration from Tulsa to Cedar Rapids: 23 (#120 most common destination from Tulsa)
- Net migration: 10 to Tulsa
- Migration from Tulsa to Cedar Rapids: 23 (#120 most common destination from Tulsa)
- Net migration: 10 to Tulsa
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#39. Lexington-Fayette, KY Metro Area
- Migration to Lexington in 2014-2018: 36
- Migration from Lexington to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 36 to Lexington
- Migration from Lexington to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 36 to Lexington
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#38. Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL Metro Area
- Migration to Florence in 2014-2018: 38
- Migration from Florence to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 38 to Florence
- Migration from Florence to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 38 to Florence
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#37. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Riverside in 2014-2018: 41
- Migration from Riverside to Cedar Rapids: 12 (#261 most common destination from Riverside)
- Net migration: 29 to Riverside
- Migration from Riverside to Cedar Rapids: 12 (#261 most common destination from Riverside)
- Net migration: 29 to Riverside
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#36. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Miami in 2014-2018: 41
- Migration from Miami to Cedar Rapids: 29 (#238 most common destination from Miami)
- Net migration: 12 to Miami
- Migration from Miami to Cedar Rapids: 29 (#238 most common destination from Miami)
- Net migration: 12 to Miami
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#35. Jacksonville, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Jacksonville in 2014-2018: 42
- Migration from Jacksonville to Cedar Rapids: 319 (#43 most common destination from Jacksonville)
- Net migration: 277 to Cedar Rapids
- Migration from Jacksonville to Cedar Rapids: 319 (#43 most common destination from Jacksonville)
- Net migration: 277 to Cedar Rapids
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#34. Anchorage, AK Metro Area
- Migration to Anchorage in 2014-2018: 43
- Migration from Anchorage to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 43 to Anchorage
- Migration from Anchorage to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 43 to Anchorage
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#33. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metro Area
- Migration to Atlanta in 2014-2018: 47
- Migration from Atlanta to Cedar Rapids: 48 (#241 most common destination from Atlanta)
- Net migration: 1 to Cedar Rapids
- Migration from Atlanta to Cedar Rapids: 48 (#241 most common destination from Atlanta)
- Net migration: 1 to Cedar Rapids
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#32. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA Metro Area
- Migration to Omaha in 2014-2018: 49
- Migration from Omaha to Cedar Rapids: 334 (#23 most common destination from Omaha)
- Net migration: 285 to Cedar Rapids
- Migration from Omaha to Cedar Rapids: 334 (#23 most common destination from Omaha)
- Net migration: 285 to Cedar Rapids
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#31. Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus in 2014-2018: 55
- Migration from Columbus to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 55 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 55 to Columbus
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#30. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Metro Area
- Migration to McAllen in 2014-2018: 61
- Migration from McAllen to Cedar Rapids: 16 (#90 most common destination from McAllen)
- Net migration: 45 to McAllen
- Migration from McAllen to Cedar Rapids: 16 (#90 most common destination from McAllen)
- Net migration: 45 to McAllen
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#29. Columbus, OH Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus in 2014-2018: 62
- Migration from Columbus to Cedar Rapids: 39 (#153 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 23 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Cedar Rapids: 39 (#153 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 23 to Columbus
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#28. Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Migration to Pittsburgh in 2014-2018: 68
- Migration from Pittsburgh to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 68 to Pittsburgh
- Migration from Pittsburgh to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 68 to Pittsburgh
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#27. Oshkosh-Neenah, WI Metro Area
- Migration to Oshkosh in 2014-2018: 69
- Migration from Oshkosh to Cedar Rapids: 4 (#66 most common destination from Oshkosh)
- Net migration: 65 to Oshkosh
- Migration from Oshkosh to Cedar Rapids: 4 (#66 most common destination from Oshkosh)
- Net migration: 65 to Oshkosh
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#26. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Palm Bay in 2014-2018: 78
- Migration from Palm Bay to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 78 to Palm Bay
- Migration from Palm Bay to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 78 to Palm Bay
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#25. Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metro Area
- Migration to Sioux City in 2014-2018: 83
- Migration from Sioux City to Cedar Rapids: 36 (#34 most common destination from Sioux City)
- Net migration: 47 to Sioux City
- Migration from Sioux City to Cedar Rapids: 36 (#34 most common destination from Sioux City)
- Net migration: 47 to Sioux City
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#24. Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metro Area
- Migration to Cincinnati in 2014-2018: 84
- Migration from Cincinnati to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 84 to Cincinnati
- Migration from Cincinnati to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 84 to Cincinnati
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#23. Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Pensacola in 2014-2018: 88
- Migration from Pensacola to Cedar Rapids: 14 (#155 most common destination from Pensacola)
- Net migration: 74 to Pensacola
- Migration from Pensacola to Cedar Rapids: 14 (#155 most common destination from Pensacola)
- Net migration: 74 to Pensacola
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#22. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metro Area
- Migration to Seattle in 2014-2018: 89
- Migration from Seattle to Cedar Rapids: 208 (#98 most common destination from Seattle)
- Net migration: 119 to Cedar Rapids
- Migration from Seattle to Cedar Rapids: 208 (#98 most common destination from Seattle)
- Net migration: 119 to Cedar Rapids
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#21. Peoria, IL Metro Area
- Migration to Peoria in 2014-2018: 93
- Migration from Peoria to Cedar Rapids: 59 (#55 most common destination from Peoria)
- Net migration: 34 to Peoria
- Migration from Peoria to Cedar Rapids: 59 (#55 most common destination from Peoria)
- Net migration: 34 to Peoria
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#20. Colorado Springs, CO Metro Area
- Migration to Colorado Springs in 2014-2018: 98
- Migration from Colorado Springs to Cedar Rapids: 14 (#230 most common destination from Colorado Springs)
- Net migration: 84 to Colorado Springs
- Migration from Colorado Springs to Cedar Rapids: 14 (#230 most common destination from Colorado Springs)
- Net migration: 84 to Colorado Springs
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#19. Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV Metro Area
- Migration to Las Vegas in 2014-2018: 99
- Migration from Las Vegas to Cedar Rapids: 53 (#156 most common destination from Las Vegas)
- Net migration: 46 to Las Vegas
- Migration from Las Vegas to Cedar Rapids: 53 (#156 most common destination from Las Vegas)
- Net migration: 46 to Las Vegas
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#18. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Dallas in 2014-2018: 99
- Migration from Dallas to Cedar Rapids: 63 (#220 most common destination from Dallas)
- Net migration: 36 to Dallas
- Migration from Dallas to Cedar Rapids: 63 (#220 most common destination from Dallas)
- Net migration: 36 to Dallas
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#17. Albuquerque, NM Metro Area
- Migration to Albuquerque in 2014-2018: 100
- Migration from Albuquerque to Cedar Rapids: 12 (#179 most common destination from Albuquerque)
- Net migration: 88 to Albuquerque
- Migration from Albuquerque to Cedar Rapids: 12 (#179 most common destination from Albuquerque)
- Net migration: 88 to Albuquerque
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#16. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Metro Area
- Migration to Davenport in 2014-2018: 101
- Migration from Davenport to Cedar Rapids: 519 (#4 most common destination from Davenport)
- Net migration: 418 to Cedar Rapids
- Migration from Davenport to Cedar Rapids: 519 (#4 most common destination from Davenport)
- Net migration: 418 to Cedar Rapids
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#15. Austin-Round Rock, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Austin in 2014-2018: 118
- Migration from Austin to Cedar Rapids: 70 (#132 most common destination from Austin)
- Net migration: 48 to Austin
- Migration from Austin to Cedar Rapids: 70 (#132 most common destination from Austin)
- Net migration: 48 to Austin
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#14. Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY Metro Area
- Migration to Buffalo in 2014-2018: 131
- Migration from Buffalo to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 131 to Buffalo
- Migration from Buffalo to Cedar Rapids: 0
- Net migration: 131 to Buffalo
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#13. St. Louis, MO-IL Metro Area
- Migration to St. Louis in 2014-2018: 144
- Migration from St. Louis to Cedar Rapids: 289 (#56 most common destination from St. Louis)
- Net migration: 145 to Cedar Rapids
- Migration from St. Louis to Cedar Rapids: 289 (#56 most common destination from St. Louis)
- Net migration: 145 to Cedar Rapids
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#12. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Tampa in 2014-2018: 146
- Migration from Tampa to Cedar Rapids: 28 (#234 most common destination from Tampa)
- Net migration: 118 to Tampa
- Migration from Tampa to Cedar Rapids: 28 (#234 most common destination from Tampa)
- Net migration: 118 to Tampa
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#11. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metro Area
- Migration to Denver in 2014-2018: 174
- Migration from Denver to Cedar Rapids: 99 (#141 most common destination from Denver)
- Net migration: 75 to Denver
- Migration from Denver to Cedar Rapids: 99 (#141 most common destination from Denver)
- Net migration: 75 to Denver
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#10. Dubuque, IA Metro Area
- Migration to Dubuque in 2014-2018: 175
- Migration from Dubuque to Cedar Rapids: 235 (#5 most common destination from Dubuque)
- Net migration: 60 to Cedar Rapids
- Migration from Dubuque to Cedar Rapids: 235 (#5 most common destination from Dubuque)
- Net migration: 60 to Cedar Rapids
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#9. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Los Angeles in 2014-2018: 221
- Migration from Los Angeles to Cedar Rapids: 33 (#284 most common destination from Los Angeles)
- Net migration: 188 to Los Angeles
- Migration from Los Angeles to Cedar Rapids: 33 (#284 most common destination from Los Angeles)
- Net migration: 188 to Los Angeles
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#8. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix in 2014-2018: 229
- Migration from Phoenix to Cedar Rapids: 50 (#242 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 179 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Cedar Rapids: 50 (#242 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 179 to Phoenix
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#7. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metro Area
- Migration to Minneapolis in 2014-2018: 269
- Migration from Minneapolis to Cedar Rapids: 106 (#115 most common destination from Minneapolis)
- Net migration: 163 to Minneapolis
- Migration from Minneapolis to Cedar Rapids: 106 (#115 most common destination from Minneapolis)
- Net migration: 163 to Minneapolis
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#6. Madison, WI Metro Area
- Migration to Madison in 2014-2018: 455
- Migration from Madison to Cedar Rapids: 177 (#35 most common destination from Madison)
- Net migration: 278 to Madison
- Migration from Madison to Cedar Rapids: 177 (#35 most common destination from Madison)
- Net migration: 278 to Madison
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#5. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro Area
- Migration to Chicago in 2014-2018: 457
- Migration from Chicago to Cedar Rapids: 521 (#95 most common destination from Chicago)
- Net migration: 64 to Cedar Rapids
- Migration from Chicago to Cedar Rapids: 521 (#95 most common destination from Chicago)
- Net migration: 64 to Cedar Rapids
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#4. Ames, IA Metro Area
- Migration to Ames in 2014-2018: 486
- Migration from Ames to Cedar Rapids: 274 (#3 most common destination from Ames)
- Net migration: 212 to Ames
- Migration from Ames to Cedar Rapids: 274 (#3 most common destination from Ames)
- Net migration: 212 to Ames
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#3. Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA Metro Area
- Migration to Waterloo in 2014-2018: 838
- Migration from Waterloo to Cedar Rapids: 707 (#2 most common destination from Waterloo)
- Net migration: 131 to Waterloo
- Migration from Waterloo to Cedar Rapids: 707 (#2 most common destination from Waterloo)
- Net migration: 131 to Waterloo
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#2. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Metro Area
- Migration to Des Moines in 2014-2018: 1,163
- Migration from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids: 316 (#14 most common destination from Des Moines)
- Net migration: 847 to Des Moines
- Migration from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids: 316 (#14 most common destination from Des Moines)
- Net migration: 847 to Des Moines
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#1. Iowa City, IA Metro Area
- Migration to Iowa City in 2014-2018: 1,499
- Migration from Iowa City to Cedar Rapids: 2,273 (#1 most common destination from Iowa City)
- Net migration: 774 to Cedar Rapids
- Migration from Iowa City to Cedar Rapids: 2,273 (#1 most common destination from Iowa City)
- Net migration: 774 to Cedar Rapids
