Where people in Fresno are moving to most
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April 18, 2021
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Where people in Fresno are moving to most
Stacker compiled a list of where people in Fresno 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 Fresno between 2014 and 2018. Ties were broken by gross migration.
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#50. Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metro Area
- Migration to Baltimore in 2014-2018: 74
- Migration from Baltimore to Fresno: 0
- Net migration: 74 to Baltimore
- Migration from Baltimore to Fresno: 0
- Net migration: 74 to Baltimore
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#49. Grants Pass, OR Metro Area
- Migration to Grants Pass in 2014-2018: 74
- Migration from Grants Pass to Fresno: 0
- Net migration: 74 to Grants Pass
- Migration from Grants Pass to Fresno: 0
- Net migration: 74 to Grants Pass
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#48. Napa, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Napa in 2014-2018: 74
- Migration from Napa to Fresno: 53 (#21 most common destination from Napa)
- Net migration: 21 to Napa
- Migration from Napa to Fresno: 53 (#21 most common destination from Napa)
- Net migration: 21 to Napa
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#47. Redding, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Redding in 2014-2018: 78
- Migration from Redding to Fresno: 160 (#12 most common destination from Redding)
- Net migration: 82 to Fresno
- Migration from Redding to Fresno: 160 (#12 most common destination from Redding)
- Net migration: 82 to Fresno
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#46. Greensboro-High Point, NC Metro Area
- Migration to Greensboro in 2014-2018: 79
- Migration from Greensboro to Fresno: 0
- Net migration: 79 to Greensboro
- Migration from Greensboro to Fresno: 0
- Net migration: 79 to Greensboro
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#45. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA Metro Area
- Migration to Bremerton in 2014-2018: 84
- Migration from Bremerton to Fresno: 0
- Net migration: 84 to Bremerton
- Migration from Bremerton to Fresno: 0
- Net migration: 84 to Bremerton
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#44. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area
- Migration to Washington in 2014-2018: 84
- Migration from Washington to Fresno: 491 (#89 most common destination from Washington)
- Net migration: 407 to Fresno
- Migration from Washington to Fresno: 491 (#89 most common destination from Washington)
- Net migration: 407 to Fresno
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#43. Bellingham, WA Metro Area
- Migration to Bellingham in 2014-2018: 86
- Migration from Bellingham to Fresno: 72 (#23 most common destination from Bellingham)
- Net migration: 14 to Bellingham
- Migration from Bellingham to Fresno: 72 (#23 most common destination from Bellingham)
- Net migration: 14 to Bellingham
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#42. Provo-Orem, UT Metro Area
- Migration to Provo in 2014-2018: 89
- Migration from Provo to Fresno: 91 (#51 most common destination from Provo)
- Net migration: 2 to Fresno
- Migration from Provo to Fresno: 91 (#51 most common destination from Provo)
- Net migration: 2 to Fresno
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#41. Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Migration to Kansas City in 2014-2018: 90
- Migration from Kansas City to Fresno: 158 (#82 most common destination from Kansas City)
- Net migration: 68 to Fresno
- Migration from Kansas City to Fresno: 158 (#82 most common destination from Kansas City)
- Net migration: 68 to Fresno
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#40. Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metro Area
- Migration to Cincinnati in 2014-2018: 103
- Migration from Cincinnati to Fresno: 52 (#142 most common destination from Cincinnati)
- Net migration: 51 to Cincinnati
- Migration from Cincinnati to Fresno: 52 (#142 most common destination from Cincinnati)
- Net migration: 51 to Cincinnati
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#39. Chico, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Chico in 2014-2018: 105
- Migration from Chico to Fresno: 244 (#10 most common destination from Chico)
- Net migration: 139 to Fresno
- Migration from Chico to Fresno: 244 (#10 most common destination from Chico)
- Net migration: 139 to Fresno
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#38. Anchorage, AK Metro Area
- Migration to Anchorage in 2014-2018: 110
- Migration from Anchorage to Fresno: 53 (#104 most common destination from Anchorage)
- Net migration: 57 to Anchorage
- Migration from Anchorage to Fresno: 53 (#104 most common destination from Anchorage)
- Net migration: 57 to Anchorage
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#37. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area
- Migration to Nashville in 2014-2018: 119
- Migration from Nashville to Fresno: 0
- Net migration: 119 to Nashville
- Migration from Nashville to Fresno: 0
- Net migration: 119 to Nashville
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#36. Reno, NV Metro Area
- Migration to Reno in 2014-2018: 119
- Migration from Reno to Fresno: 58 (#66 most common destination from Reno)
- Net migration: 61 to Reno
- Migration from Reno to Fresno: 58 (#66 most common destination from Reno)
- Net migration: 61 to Reno
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#35. Tuscaloosa, AL Metro Area
- Migration to Tuscaloosa in 2014-2018: 134
- Migration from Tuscaloosa to Fresno: 0
- Net migration: 134 to Tuscaloosa
- Migration from Tuscaloosa to Fresno: 0
- Net migration: 134 to Tuscaloosa
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#34. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC Metro Area
- Migration to Virginia Beach in 2014-2018: 137
- Migration from Virginia Beach to Fresno: 106 (#118 most common destination from Virginia Beach)
- Net migration: 31 to Virginia Beach
- Migration from Virginia Beach to Fresno: 106 (#118 most common destination from Virginia Beach)
- Net migration: 31 to Virginia Beach
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#33. Urban Honolulu, HI Metro Area
- Migration to Urban Honolulu in 2014-2018: 138
- Migration from Urban Honolulu to Fresno: 62 (#121 most common destination from Urban Honolulu)
- Net migration: 76 to Urban Honolulu
- Migration from Urban Honolulu to Fresno: 62 (#121 most common destination from Urban Honolulu)
- Net migration: 76 to Urban Honolulu
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#32. New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metro Area
- Migration to New Orleans in 2014-2018: 139
- Migration from New Orleans to Fresno: 2 (#204 most common destination from New Orleans)
- Net migration: 137 to New Orleans
- Migration from New Orleans to Fresno: 2 (#204 most common destination from New Orleans)
- Net migration: 137 to New Orleans
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#31. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metro Area
- Migration to Atlanta in 2014-2018: 141
- Migration from Atlanta to Fresno: 7 (#324 most common destination from Atlanta)
- Net migration: 134 to Atlanta
- Migration from Atlanta to Fresno: 7 (#324 most common destination from Atlanta)
- Net migration: 134 to Atlanta
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#30. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Dallas in 2014-2018: 142
- Migration from Dallas to Fresno: 177 (#139 most common destination from Dallas)
- Net migration: 35 to Fresno
- Migration from Dallas to Fresno: 177 (#139 most common destination from Dallas)
- Net migration: 35 to Fresno
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#29. Spartanburg, SC Metro Area
- Migration to Spartanburg in 2014-2018: 143
- Migration from Spartanburg to Fresno: 0
- Net migration: 143 to Spartanburg
- Migration from Spartanburg to Fresno: 0
- Net migration: 143 to Spartanburg
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#28. Santa Rosa, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Santa Rosa in 2014-2018: 145
- Migration from Santa Rosa to Fresno: 18 (#91 most common destination from Santa Rosa)
- Net migration: 127 to Santa Rosa
- Migration from Santa Rosa to Fresno: 18 (#91 most common destination from Santa Rosa)
- Net migration: 127 to Santa Rosa
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#27. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Vallejo in 2014-2018: 207
- Migration from Vallejo to Fresno: 143 (#28 most common destination from Vallejo)
- Net migration: 64 to Vallejo
- Migration from Vallejo to Fresno: 143 (#28 most common destination from Vallejo)
- Net migration: 64 to Vallejo
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#26. Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Santa Maria in 2014-2018: 246
- Migration from Santa Maria to Fresno: 237 (#18 most common destination from Santa Maria)
- Net migration: 9 to Santa Maria
- Migration from Santa Maria to Fresno: 237 (#18 most common destination from Santa Maria)
- Net migration: 9 to Santa Maria
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#25. Boise City, ID Metro Area
- Migration to Boise City in 2014-2018: 254
- Migration from Boise City to Fresno: 31 (#101 most common destination from Boise City)
- Net migration: 223 to Boise City
- Migration from Boise City to Fresno: 31 (#101 most common destination from Boise City)
- Net migration: 223 to Boise City
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#24. Medford, OR Metro Area
- Migration to Medford in 2014-2018: 258
- Migration from Medford to Fresno: 147 (#12 most common destination from Medford)
- Net migration: 111 to Medford
- Migration from Medford to Fresno: 147 (#12 most common destination from Medford)
- Net migration: 111 to Medford
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#23. Modesto, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Modesto in 2014-2018: 260
- Migration from Modesto to Fresno: 444 (#9 most common destination from Modesto)
- Net migration: 184 to Fresno
- Migration from Modesto to Fresno: 444 (#9 most common destination from Modesto)
- Net migration: 184 to Fresno
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#22. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Santa Cruz in 2014-2018: 286
- Migration from Santa Cruz to Fresno: 164 (#19 most common destination from Santa Cruz)
- Net migration: 122 to Santa Cruz
- Migration from Santa Cruz to Fresno: 164 (#19 most common destination from Santa Cruz)
- Net migration: 122 to Santa Cruz
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#21. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Oxnard in 2014-2018: 300
- Migration from Oxnard to Fresno: 67 (#74 most common destination from Oxnard)
- Net migration: 233 to Oxnard
- Migration from Oxnard to Fresno: 67 (#74 most common destination from Oxnard)
- Net migration: 233 to Oxnard
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#20. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro Area
- Migration to Chicago in 2014-2018: 313
- Migration from Chicago to Fresno: 50 (#264 most common destination from Chicago)
- Net migration: 263 to Chicago
- Migration from Chicago to Fresno: 50 (#264 most common destination from Chicago)
- Net migration: 263 to Chicago
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#19. El Centro, CA Metro Area
- Migration to El Centro in 2014-2018: 346
- Migration from El Centro to Fresno: 70 (#15 most common destination from El Centro)
- Net migration: 276 to El Centro
- Migration from El Centro to Fresno: 70 (#15 most common destination from El Centro)
- Net migration: 276 to El Centro
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#18. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix in 2014-2018: 357
- Migration from Phoenix to Fresno: 153 (#131 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 204 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Fresno: 153 (#131 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 204 to Phoenix
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#17. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metro Area
- Migration to Seattle in 2014-2018: 424
- Migration from Seattle to Fresno: 443 (#59 most common destination from Seattle)
- Net migration: 19 to Fresno
- Migration from Seattle to Fresno: 443 (#59 most common destination from Seattle)
- Net migration: 19 to Fresno
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#16. Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV Metro Area
- Migration to Las Vegas in 2014-2018: 451
- Migration from Las Vegas to Fresno: 267 (#56 most common destination from Las Vegas)
- Net migration: 184 to Las Vegas
- Migration from Las Vegas to Fresno: 267 (#56 most common destination from Las Vegas)
- Net migration: 184 to Las Vegas
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#15. Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metro Area
- Migration to Portland in 2014-2018: 520
- Migration from Portland to Fresno: 170 (#78 most common destination from Portland)
- Net migration: 350 to Portland
- Migration from Portland to Fresno: 170 (#78 most common destination from Portland)
- Net migration: 350 to Portland
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#14. San Diego-Carlsbad, CA Metro Area
- Migration to San Diego in 2014-2018: 560
- Migration from San Diego to Fresno: 559 (#56 most common destination from San Diego)
- Net migration: 1 to San Diego
- Migration from San Diego to Fresno: 559 (#56 most common destination from San Diego)
- Net migration: 1 to San Diego
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#13. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metro Area
- Migration to San Jose in 2014-2018: 603
- Migration from San Jose to Fresno: 1,021 (#21 most common destination from San Jose)
- Net migration: 418 to Fresno
- Migration from San Jose to Fresno: 1,021 (#21 most common destination from San Jose)
- Net migration: 418 to Fresno
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#12. Merced, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Merced in 2014-2018: 615
- Migration from Merced to Fresno: 888 (#2 most common destination from Merced)
- Net migration: 273 to Fresno
- Migration from Merced to Fresno: 888 (#2 most common destination from Merced)
- Net migration: 273 to Fresno
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#11. Stockton-Lodi, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Stockton in 2014-2018: 656
- Migration from Stockton to Fresno: 373 (#14 most common destination from Stockton)
- Net migration: 283 to Stockton
- Migration from Stockton to Fresno: 373 (#14 most common destination from Stockton)
- Net migration: 283 to Stockton
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#10. Salinas, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Salinas in 2014-2018: 675
- Migration from Salinas to Fresno: 777 (#7 most common destination from Salinas)
- Net migration: 102 to Fresno
- Migration from Salinas to Fresno: 777 (#7 most common destination from Salinas)
- Net migration: 102 to Fresno
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#9. San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA Metro Area
- Migration to San Luis Obispo in 2014-2018: 983
- Migration from San Luis Obispo to Fresno: 535 (#7 most common destination from San Luis Obispo)
- Net migration: 448 to San Luis Obispo
- Migration from San Luis Obispo to Fresno: 535 (#7 most common destination from San Luis Obispo)
- Net migration: 448 to San Luis Obispo
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#8. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Riverside in 2014-2018: 989
- Migration from Riverside to Fresno: 1,604 (#11 most common destination from Riverside)
- Net migration: 615 to Fresno
- Migration from Riverside to Fresno: 1,604 (#11 most common destination from Riverside)
- Net migration: 615 to Fresno
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#7. Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Sacramento in 2014-2018: 1,367
- Migration from Sacramento to Fresno: 1,601 (#10 most common destination from Sacramento)
- Net migration: 234 to Fresno
- Migration from Sacramento to Fresno: 1,601 (#10 most common destination from Sacramento)
- Net migration: 234 to Fresno
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#6. Hanford-Corcoran, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Hanford in 2014-2018: 1,684
- Migration from Hanford to Fresno: 1,240 (#1 most common destination from Hanford)
- Net migration: 444 to Hanford
- Migration from Hanford to Fresno: 1,240 (#1 most common destination from Hanford)
- Net migration: 444 to Hanford
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#5. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA Metro Area
- Migration to San Francisco in 2014-2018: 1,727
- Migration from San Francisco to Fresno: 2,114 (#22 most common destination from San Francisco)
- Net migration: 387 to Fresno
- Migration from San Francisco to Fresno: 2,114 (#22 most common destination from San Francisco)
- Net migration: 387 to Fresno
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#4. Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Bakersfield in 2014-2018: 1,830
- Migration from Bakersfield to Fresno: 1,376 (#4 most common destination from Bakersfield)
- Net migration: 454 to Bakersfield
- Migration from Bakersfield to Fresno: 1,376 (#4 most common destination from Bakersfield)
- Net migration: 454 to Bakersfield
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#3. Madera, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Madera in 2014-2018: 2,076
- Migration from Madera to Fresno: 2,922 (#1 most common destination from Madera)
- Net migration: 846 to Fresno
- Migration from Madera to Fresno: 2,922 (#1 most common destination from Madera)
- Net migration: 846 to Fresno
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#2. Visalia-Porterville, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Visalia in 2014-2018: 2,198
- Migration from Visalia to Fresno: 2,067 (#1 most common destination from Visalia)
- Net migration: 131 to Visalia
- Migration from Visalia to Fresno: 2,067 (#1 most common destination from Visalia)
- Net migration: 131 to Visalia
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#1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Los Angeles in 2014-2018: 2,470
- Migration from Los Angeles to Fresno: 3,182 (#22 most common destination from Los Angeles)
- Net migration: 712 to Fresno
- Migration from Los Angeles to Fresno: 3,182 (#22 most common destination from Los Angeles)
- Net migration: 712 to Fresno
