Where people in Dayton are moving to most
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April 18, 2021
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Where people in Dayton are moving to most
Stacker compiled a list of where people in Dayton 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 Dayton between 2014 and 2018. Ties were broken by gross migration.
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#50. New Haven-Milford, CT Metro Area
- Migration to New Haven in 2014-2018: 115
- Migration from New Haven to Dayton: 54 (#81 most common destination from New Haven)
- Net migration: 61 to New Haven
- Migration from New Haven to Dayton: 54 (#81 most common destination from New Haven)
- Net migration: 61 to New Haven
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#49. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Palm Bay in 2014-2018: 118
- Migration from Palm Bay to Dayton: 517 (#10 most common destination from Palm Bay)
- Net migration: 399 to Dayton
- Migration from Palm Bay to Dayton: 517 (#10 most common destination from Palm Bay)
- Net migration: 399 to Dayton
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#48. Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Crestview in 2014-2018: 120
- Migration from Crestview to Dayton: 83 (#52 most common destination from Crestview)
- Net migration: 37 to Crestview
- Migration from Crestview to Dayton: 83 (#52 most common destination from Crestview)
- Net migration: 37 to Crestview
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#47. Knoxville, TN Metro Area
- Migration to Knoxville in 2014-2018: 120
- Migration from Knoxville to Dayton: 180 (#29 most common destination from Knoxville)
- Net migration: 60 to Dayton
- Migration from Knoxville to Dayton: 180 (#29 most common destination from Knoxville)
- Net migration: 60 to Dayton
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#46. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Miami in 2014-2018: 120
- Migration from Miami to Dayton: 221 (#108 most common destination from Miami)
- Net migration: 101 to Dayton
- Migration from Miami to Dayton: 221 (#108 most common destination from Miami)
- Net migration: 101 to Dayton
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#45. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI Metro Area
- Migration to Milwaukee in 2014-2018: 121
- Migration from Milwaukee to Dayton: 133 (#59 most common destination from Milwaukee)
- Net migration: 12 to Dayton
- Migration from Milwaukee to Dayton: 133 (#59 most common destination from Milwaukee)
- Net migration: 12 to Dayton
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#44. Birmingham-Hoover, AL Metro Area
- Migration to Birmingham in 2014-2018: 128
- Migration from Birmingham to Dayton: 47 (#99 most common destination from Birmingham)
- Net migration: 81 to Birmingham
- Migration from Birmingham to Dayton: 47 (#99 most common destination from Birmingham)
- Net migration: 81 to Birmingham
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#43. New Bern, NC Metro Area
- Migration to New Bern in 2014-2018: 131
- Migration from New Bern to Dayton: 0
- Net migration: 131 to New Bern
- Migration from New Bern to Dayton: 0
- Net migration: 131 to New Bern
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#42. Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA Metro Area
- Migration to Youngstown in 2014-2018: 132
- Migration from Youngstown to Dayton: 405 (#10 most common destination from Youngstown)
- Net migration: 273 to Dayton
- Migration from Youngstown to Dayton: 405 (#10 most common destination from Youngstown)
- Net migration: 273 to Dayton
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#41. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metro Area
- Migration to Charlotte in 2014-2018: 137
- Migration from Charlotte to Dayton: 111 (#108 most common destination from Charlotte)
- Net migration: 26 to Charlotte
- Migration from Charlotte to Dayton: 111 (#108 most common destination from Charlotte)
- Net migration: 26 to Charlotte
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#40. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Riverside in 2014-2018: 139
- Migration from Riverside to Dayton: 11 (#265 most common destination from Riverside)
- Net migration: 128 to Riverside
- Migration from Riverside to Dayton: 11 (#265 most common destination from Riverside)
- Net migration: 128 to Riverside
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#39. North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL Metro Area
- Migration to North Port in 2014-2018: 141
- Migration from North Port to Dayton: 85 (#61 most common destination from North Port)
- Net migration: 56 to North Port
- Migration from North Port to Dayton: 85 (#61 most common destination from North Port)
- Net migration: 56 to North Port
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#38. Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Lakeland in 2014-2018: 142
- Migration from Lakeland to Dayton: 6 (#174 most common destination from Lakeland)
- Net migration: 136 to Lakeland
- Migration from Lakeland to Dayton: 6 (#174 most common destination from Lakeland)
- Net migration: 136 to Lakeland
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#37. Canton-Massillon, OH Metro Area
- Migration to Canton in 2014-2018: 145
- Migration from Canton to Dayton: 56 (#35 most common destination from Canton)
- Net migration: 89 to Canton
- Migration from Canton to Dayton: 56 (#35 most common destination from Canton)
- Net migration: 89 to Canton
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#36. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Orlando in 2014-2018: 145
- Migration from Orlando to Dayton: 56 (#153 most common destination from Orlando)
- Net migration: 89 to Orlando
- Migration from Orlando to Dayton: 56 (#153 most common destination from Orlando)
- Net migration: 89 to Orlando
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#35. Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metro Area
- Migration to Philadelphia in 2014-2018: 145
- Migration from Philadelphia to Dayton: 258 (#99 most common destination from Philadelphia)
- Net migration: 113 to Dayton
- Migration from Philadelphia to Dayton: 258 (#99 most common destination from Philadelphia)
- Net migration: 113 to Dayton
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#34. Ogden-Clearfield, UT Metro Area
- Migration to Ogden in 2014-2018: 147
- Migration from Ogden to Dayton: 62 (#61 most common destination from Ogden)
- Net migration: 85 to Ogden
- Migration from Ogden to Dayton: 62 (#61 most common destination from Ogden)
- Net migration: 85 to Ogden
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#33. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metro Area
- Migration to Seattle in 2014-2018: 156
- Migration from Seattle to Dayton: 356 (#69 most common destination from Seattle)
- Net migration: 200 to Dayton
- Migration from Seattle to Dayton: 356 (#69 most common destination from Seattle)
- Net migration: 200 to Dayton
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#32. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix in 2014-2018: 161
- Migration from Phoenix to Dayton: 192 (#102 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 31 to Dayton
- Migration from Phoenix to Dayton: 192 (#102 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 31 to Dayton
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#31. Muskegon, MI Metro Area
- Migration to Muskegon in 2014-2018: 169
- Migration from Muskegon to Dayton: 12 (#47 most common destination from Muskegon)
- Net migration: 157 to Muskegon
- Migration from Muskegon to Dayton: 12 (#47 most common destination from Muskegon)
- Net migration: 157 to Muskegon
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#30. Richmond, VA Metro Area
- Migration to Richmond in 2014-2018: 170
- Migration from Richmond to Dayton: 2 (#220 most common destination from Richmond)
- Net migration: 168 to Richmond
- Migration from Richmond to Dayton: 2 (#220 most common destination from Richmond)
- Net migration: 168 to Richmond
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#29. Urban Honolulu, HI Metro Area
- Migration to Urban Honolulu in 2014-2018: 182
- Migration from Urban Honolulu to Dayton: 0
- Net migration: 182 to Urban Honolulu
- Migration from Urban Honolulu to Dayton: 0
- Net migration: 182 to Urban Honolulu
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#28. Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Metro Area
- Migration to Indianapolis in 2014-2018: 182
- Migration from Indianapolis to Dayton: 596 (#22 most common destination from Indianapolis)
- Net migration: 414 to Dayton
- Migration from Indianapolis to Dayton: 596 (#22 most common destination from Indianapolis)
- Net migration: 414 to Dayton
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PhotosByMahin // Pixabay
#27. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area
- Migration to Detroit in 2014-2018: 193
- Migration from Detroit to Dayton: 574 (#38 most common destination from Detroit)
- Net migration: 381 to Dayton
- Migration from Detroit to Dayton: 574 (#38 most common destination from Detroit)
- Net migration: 381 to Dayton
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#26. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Cape Coral in 2014-2018: 205
- Migration from Cape Coral to Dayton: 0
- Net migration: 205 to Cape Coral
- Migration from Cape Coral to Dayton: 0
- Net migration: 205 to Cape Coral
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#25. Mansfield, OH Metro Area
- Migration to Mansfield in 2014-2018: 210
- Migration from Mansfield to Dayton: 96 (#10 most common destination from Mansfield)
- Net migration: 114 to Mansfield
- Migration from Mansfield to Dayton: 96 (#10 most common destination from Mansfield)
- Net migration: 114 to Mansfield
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#24. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area
- Migration to Nashville in 2014-2018: 217
- Migration from Nashville to Dayton: 168 (#71 most common destination from Nashville)
- Net migration: 49 to Nashville
- Migration from Nashville to Dayton: 168 (#71 most common destination from Nashville)
- Net migration: 49 to Nashville
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#23. Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ Metro Area
- Migration to Lake Havasu City in 2014-2018: 235
- Migration from Lake Havasu City to Dayton: 0
- Net migration: 235 to Lake Havasu City
- Migration from Lake Havasu City to Dayton: 0
- Net migration: 235 to Lake Havasu City
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#22. Colorado Springs, CO Metro Area
- Migration to Colorado Springs in 2014-2018: 246
- Migration from Colorado Springs to Dayton: 463 (#26 most common destination from Colorado Springs)
- Net migration: 217 to Dayton
- Migration from Colorado Springs to Dayton: 463 (#26 most common destination from Colorado Springs)
- Net migration: 217 to Dayton
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#21. St. Louis, MO-IL Metro Area
- Migration to St. Louis in 2014-2018: 250
- Migration from St. Louis to Dayton: 320 (#50 most common destination from St. Louis)
- Net migration: 70 to Dayton
- Migration from St. Louis to Dayton: 320 (#50 most common destination from St. Louis)
- Net migration: 70 to Dayton
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#20. Lima, OH Metro Area
- Migration to Lima in 2014-2018: 263
- Migration from Lima to Dayton: 163 (#6 most common destination from Lima)
- Net migration: 100 to Lima
- Migration from Lima to Dayton: 163 (#6 most common destination from Lima)
- Net migration: 100 to Lima
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#19. Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metro Area
- Migration to Baltimore in 2014-2018: 265
- Migration from Baltimore to Dayton: 187 (#87 most common destination from Baltimore)
- Net migration: 78 to Baltimore
- Migration from Baltimore to Dayton: 187 (#87 most common destination from Baltimore)
- Net migration: 78 to Baltimore
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#18. San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metro Area
- Migration to San Antonio in 2014-2018: 274
- Migration from San Antonio to Dayton: 327 (#50 most common destination from San Antonio)
- Net migration: 53 to Dayton
- Migration from San Antonio to Dayton: 327 (#50 most common destination from San Antonio)
- Net migration: 53 to Dayton
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#17. San Diego-Carlsbad, CA Metro Area
- Migration to San Diego in 2014-2018: 292
- Migration from San Diego to Dayton: 99 (#159 most common destination from San Diego)
- Net migration: 193 to San Diego
- Migration from San Diego to Dayton: 99 (#159 most common destination from San Diego)
- Net migration: 193 to San Diego
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#16. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area
- Migration to Washington in 2014-2018: 293
- Migration from Washington to Dayton: 748 (#66 most common destination from Washington)
- Net migration: 455 to Dayton
- Migration from Washington to Dayton: 748 (#66 most common destination from Washington)
- Net migration: 455 to Dayton
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#15. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC Metro Area
- Migration to Virginia Beach in 2014-2018: 337
- Migration from Virginia Beach to Dayton: 32 (#197 most common destination from Virginia Beach)
- Net migration: 305 to Virginia Beach
- Migration from Virginia Beach to Dayton: 32 (#197 most common destination from Virginia Beach)
- Net migration: 305 to Virginia Beach
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#14. Panama City, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Panama City in 2014-2018: 341
- Migration from Panama City to Dayton: 16 (#105 most common destination from Panama City)
- Net migration: 325 to Panama City
- Migration from Panama City to Dayton: 16 (#105 most common destination from Panama City)
- Net migration: 325 to Panama City
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#13. Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Deltona in 2014-2018: 344
- Migration from Deltona to Dayton: 19 (#138 most common destination from Deltona)
- Net migration: 325 to Deltona
- Migration from Deltona to Dayton: 19 (#138 most common destination from Deltona)
- Net migration: 325 to Deltona
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#12. Lexington-Fayette, KY Metro Area
- Migration to Lexington in 2014-2018: 359
- Migration from Lexington to Dayton: 116 (#35 most common destination from Lexington)
- Net migration: 243 to Lexington
- Migration from Lexington to Dayton: 116 (#35 most common destination from Lexington)
- Net migration: 243 to Lexington
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#11. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Los Angeles in 2014-2018: 425
- Migration from Los Angeles to Dayton: 274 (#122 most common destination from Los Angeles)
- Net migration: 151 to Los Angeles
- Migration from Los Angeles to Dayton: 274 (#122 most common destination from Los Angeles)
- Net migration: 151 to Los Angeles
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#10. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro Area
- Migration to Chicago in 2014-2018: 521
- Migration from Chicago to Dayton: 1,093 (#59 most common destination from Chicago)
- Net migration: 572 to Dayton
- Migration from Chicago to Dayton: 1,093 (#59 most common destination from Chicago)
- Net migration: 572 to Dayton
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#9. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metro Area
- Migration to Atlanta in 2014-2018: 524
- Migration from Atlanta to Dayton: 492 (#79 most common destination from Atlanta)
- Net migration: 32 to Atlanta
- Migration from Atlanta to Dayton: 492 (#79 most common destination from Atlanta)
- Net migration: 32 to Atlanta
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#8. Akron, OH Metro Area
- Migration to Akron in 2014-2018: 531
- Migration from Akron to Dayton: 252 (#17 most common destination from Akron)
- Net migration: 279 to Akron
- Migration from Akron to Dayton: 252 (#17 most common destination from Akron)
- Net migration: 279 to Akron
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#7. Cleveland-Elyria, OH Metro Area
- Migration to Cleveland in 2014-2018: 552
- Migration from Cleveland to Dayton: 1,310 (#7 most common destination from Cleveland)
- Net migration: 758 to Dayton
- Migration from Cleveland to Dayton: 1,310 (#7 most common destination from Cleveland)
- Net migration: 758 to Dayton
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#6. Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Migration to Toledo in 2014-2018: 829
- Migration from Toledo to Dayton: 733 (#6 most common destination from Toledo)
- Net migration: 96 to Toledo
- Migration from Toledo to Dayton: 733 (#6 most common destination from Toledo)
- Net migration: 96 to Toledo
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#5. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Dallas in 2014-2018: 931
- Migration from Dallas to Dayton: 290 (#100 most common destination from Dallas)
- Net migration: 641 to Dallas
- Migration from Dallas to Dayton: 290 (#100 most common destination from Dallas)
- Net migration: 641 to Dallas
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#4. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Tampa in 2014-2018: 935
- Migration from Tampa to Dayton: 292 (#75 most common destination from Tampa)
- Net migration: 643 to Tampa
- Migration from Tampa to Dayton: 292 (#75 most common destination from Tampa)
- Net migration: 643 to Tampa
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#3. Springfield, OH Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield in 2014-2018: 1,777
- Migration from Springfield to Dayton: 1,996 (#1 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 219 to Dayton
- Migration from Springfield to Dayton: 1,996 (#1 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 219 to Dayton
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#2. Columbus, OH Metro Area
- Migration to Columbus in 2014-2018: 3,875
- Migration from Columbus to Dayton: 3,268 (#2 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 607 to Columbus
- Migration from Columbus to Dayton: 3,268 (#2 most common destination from Columbus)
- Net migration: 607 to Columbus
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#1. Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metro Area
- Migration to Cincinnati in 2014-2018: 7,016
- Migration from Cincinnati to Dayton: 5,484 (#2 most common destination from Cincinnati)
- Net migration: 1,532 to Cincinnati
- Migration from Cincinnati to Dayton: 5,484 (#2 most common destination from Cincinnati)
- Net migration: 1,532 to Cincinnati
