Metros sending the most people to Harrisburg
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March 11, 2021
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Metros sending the most people to Harrisburg
Stacker compiled a list of metros that are sending the most people to Harrisburg using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Metros are ranked by the estimated number of people who moved to Harrisburg from the metro between 2014 and 2018. Ties were broken by gross migration.
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#50. Binghamton, NY Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Binghamton in 2014-2018: 80 (#21 most common destination from Binghamton)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Binghamton: 0 (#202 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 80 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Binghamton: 0 (#202 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 80 to Harrisburg
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#49. Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Sioux City in 2014-2018: 80 (#20 most common destination from Sioux City)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Sioux City: 0 (#202 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 80 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Sioux City: 0 (#202 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 80 to Harrisburg
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#48. El Paso, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from El Paso in 2014-2018: 80 (#88 most common destination from El Paso)
- Migration from Harrisburg to El Paso: 53 (#70 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 27 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to El Paso: 53 (#70 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 27 to Harrisburg
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#47. Tucson, AZ Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Tucson in 2014-2018: 81 (#84 most common destination from Tucson)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Tucson: 9 (#154 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 72 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Tucson: 9 (#154 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 72 to Harrisburg
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#46. Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Durham in 2014-2018: 92 (#54 most common destination from Durham)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Durham: 57 (#67 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 35 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Durham: 57 (#67 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 35 to Harrisburg
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#45. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Riverside in 2014-2018: 94 (#140 most common destination from Riverside)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Riverside: 182 (#24 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 88 to Riverside
- Migration from Harrisburg to Riverside: 182 (#24 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 88 to Riverside
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#44. Salisbury, MD-DE Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Salisbury in 2014-2018: 113 (#21 most common destination from Salisbury)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Salisbury: 115 (#45 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 2 to Salisbury
- Migration from Harrisburg to Salisbury: 115 (#45 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 2 to Salisbury
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#43. Syracuse, NY Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Syracuse in 2014-2018: 124 (#43 most common destination from Syracuse)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Syracuse: 13 (#139 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 111 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Syracuse: 13 (#139 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 111 to Harrisburg
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#42. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Chicago in 2014-2018: 124 (#199 most common destination from Chicago)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Chicago: 23 (#109 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 101 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Chicago: 23 (#109 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 101 to Harrisburg
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#41. Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Pensacola in 2014-2018: 129 (#60 most common destination from Pensacola)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Pensacola: 19 (#118 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 110 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Pensacola: 19 (#118 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 110 to Harrisburg
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#40. Akron, OH Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Akron in 2014-2018: 132 (#31 most common destination from Akron)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Akron: 47 (#77 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 85 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Akron: 47 (#77 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 85 to Harrisburg
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#39. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Seattle in 2014-2018: 134 (#128 most common destination from Seattle)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Seattle: 0 (#202 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 134 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Seattle: 0 (#202 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 134 to Harrisburg
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#38. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Houston in 2014-2018: 135 (#149 most common destination from Houston)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Houston: 122 (#42 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 13 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Houston: 122 (#42 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 13 to Harrisburg
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#37. Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Buffalo in 2014-2018: 136 (#52 most common destination from Buffalo)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Buffalo: 153 (#31 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 17 to Buffalo
- Migration from Harrisburg to Buffalo: 153 (#31 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 17 to Buffalo
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#36. Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Memphis in 2014-2018: 141 (#62 most common destination from Memphis)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Memphis: 0 (#202 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 141 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Memphis: 0 (#202 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 141 to Harrisburg
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#35. Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Hagerstown in 2014-2018: 141 (#15 most common destination from Hagerstown)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Hagerstown: 34 (#89 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 107 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Hagerstown: 34 (#89 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 107 to Harrisburg
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#34. Altoona, PA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Altoona in 2014-2018: 141 (#6 most common destination from Altoona)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Altoona: 83 (#55 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 58 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Altoona: 83 (#55 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 58 to Harrisburg
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#33. Erie, PA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Erie in 2014-2018: 142 (#27 most common destination from Erie)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Erie: 369 (#12 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 227 to Erie
- Migration from Harrisburg to Erie: 369 (#12 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 227 to Erie
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#32. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Detroit in 2014-2018: 145 (#94 most common destination from Detroit)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Detroit: 83 (#55 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 62 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Detroit: 83 (#55 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 62 to Harrisburg
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#31. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Atlanta in 2014-2018: 152 (#147 most common destination from Atlanta)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Atlanta: 338 (#14 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 186 to Atlanta
- Migration from Harrisburg to Atlanta: 338 (#14 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 186 to Atlanta
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#30. Williamsport, PA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Williamsport in 2014-2018: 163 (#5 most common destination from Williamsport)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Williamsport: 244 (#18 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 81 to Williamsport
- Migration from Harrisburg to Williamsport: 244 (#18 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 81 to Williamsport
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#29. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Virginia Beach in 2014-2018: 169 (#91 most common destination from Virginia Beach)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Virginia Beach: 193 (#22 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 24 to Virginia Beach
- Migration from Harrisburg to Virginia Beach: 193 (#22 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 24 to Virginia Beach
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#28. New Haven-Milford, CT Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from New Haven in 2014-2018: 207 (#28 most common destination from New Haven)
- Migration from Harrisburg to New Haven: 14 (#134 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 193 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to New Haven: 14 (#134 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 193 to Harrisburg
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#27. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Boston in 2014-2018: 228 (#88 most common destination from Boston)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Boston: 194 (#21 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 34 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Boston: 194 (#21 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 34 to Harrisburg
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#26. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Denver in 2014-2018: 232 (#76 most common destination from Denver)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Denver: 157 (#29 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 75 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Denver: 157 (#29 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 75 to Harrisburg
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#25. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Los Angeles in 2014-2018: 238 (#134 most common destination from Los Angeles)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Los Angeles: 181 (#25 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 57 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Los Angeles: 181 (#25 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 57 to Harrisburg
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#24. Johnstown, PA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Johnstown in 2014-2018: 255 (#4 most common destination from Johnstown)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Johnstown: 52 (#72 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 203 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Johnstown: 52 (#72 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 203 to Harrisburg
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#23. San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from San Antonio in 2014-2018: 260 (#67 most common destination from San Antonio)
- Migration from Harrisburg to San Antonio: 41 (#83 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 219 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to San Antonio: 41 (#83 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 219 to Harrisburg
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#22. North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from North Port in 2014-2018: 275 (#21 most common destination from North Port)
- Migration from Harrisburg to North Port: 173 (#27 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 102 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to North Port: 173 (#27 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 102 to Harrisburg
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#21. San Diego-Carlsbad, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from San Diego in 2014-2018: 286 (#81 most common destination from San Diego)
- Migration from Harrisburg to San Diego: 281 (#16 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 5 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to San Diego: 281 (#16 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 5 to Harrisburg
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#20. East Stroudsburg, PA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from East Stroudsburg in 2014-2018: 290 (#5 most common destination from East Stroudsburg)
- Migration from Harrisburg to East Stroudsburg: 109 (#46 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 181 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to East Stroudsburg: 109 (#46 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 181 to Harrisburg
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#19. Jacksonville, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Jacksonville in 2014-2018: 321 (#42 most common destination from Jacksonville)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Jacksonville: 283 (#15 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 38 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Jacksonville: 283 (#15 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 38 to Harrisburg
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#18. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Orlando in 2014-2018: 332 (#53 most common destination from Orlando)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Orlando: 140 (#34 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 192 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Orlando: 140 (#34 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 192 to Harrisburg
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#17. Madison, WI Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Madison in 2014-2018: 340 (#19 most common destination from Madison)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Madison: 0 (#202 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 340 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Madison: 0 (#202 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 340 to Harrisburg
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#16. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Tampa in 2014-2018: 418 (#57 most common destination from Tampa)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Tampa: 128 (#39 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 290 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Tampa: 128 (#39 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 290 to Harrisburg
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#15. State College, PA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from State College in 2014-2018: 496 (#5 most common destination from State College)
- Migration from Harrisburg to State College: 579 (#8 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 83 to State College
- Migration from Harrisburg to State College: 579 (#8 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 83 to State College
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#14. Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Bloomsburg in 2014-2018: 516 (#2 most common destination from Bloomsburg)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Bloomsburg: 154 (#30 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 362 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Bloomsburg: 154 (#30 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 362 to Harrisburg
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#13. Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Scranton in 2014-2018: 529 (#5 most common destination from Scranton)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Scranton: 414 (#10 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 115 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Scranton: 414 (#10 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 115 to Harrisburg
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#12. Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Allentown in 2014-2018: 570 (#8 most common destination from Allentown)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Allentown: 227 (#20 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 343 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Allentown: 227 (#20 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 343 to Harrisburg
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#11. Gettysburg, PA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Gettysburg in 2014-2018: 626 (#2 most common destination from Gettysburg)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Gettysburg: 180 (#26 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 446 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Gettysburg: 180 (#26 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 446 to Harrisburg
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#10. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Washington in 2014-2018: 774 (#64 most common destination from Washington)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Washington: 577 (#9 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 197 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Washington: 577 (#9 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 197 to Harrisburg
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#9. Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Baltimore in 2014-2018: 832 (#24 most common destination from Baltimore)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Baltimore: 399 (#11 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 433 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Baltimore: 399 (#11 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 433 to Harrisburg
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#8. Reading, PA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Reading in 2014-2018: 980 (#4 most common destination from Reading)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Reading: 347 (#13 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 633 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Reading: 347 (#13 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 633 to Harrisburg
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#7. Lebanon, PA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Lebanon in 2014-2018: 1,012 (#1 most common destination from Lebanon)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Lebanon: 1,289 (#5 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 277 to Lebanon
- Migration from Harrisburg to Lebanon: 1,289 (#5 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 277 to Lebanon
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#6. Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Pittsburgh in 2014-2018: 1,118 (#12 most common destination from Pittsburgh)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh: 1,386 (#4 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 268 to Pittsburgh
- Migration from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh: 1,386 (#4 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 268 to Pittsburgh
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#5. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from New York in 2014-2018: 1,667 (#63 most common destination from New York)
- Migration from Harrisburg to New York: 650 (#7 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 1,017 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to New York: 650 (#7 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 1,017 to Harrisburg
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#4. Lancaster, PA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Lancaster in 2014-2018: 1,674 (#2 most common destination from Lancaster)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Lancaster: 1,813 (#3 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 139 to Lancaster
- Migration from Harrisburg to Lancaster: 1,813 (#3 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 139 to Lancaster
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#3. Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Chambersburg in 2014-2018: 2,041 (#1 most common destination from Chambersburg)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Chambersburg: 1,153 (#6 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 888 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Chambersburg: 1,153 (#6 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 888 to Harrisburg
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#2. York-Hanover, PA Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from York in 2014-2018: 2,493 (#1 most common destination from York)
- Migration from Harrisburg to York: 2,316 (#2 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 177 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to York: 2,316 (#2 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 177 to Harrisburg
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#1. Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metro Area
- Migration to Harrisburg from Philadelphia in 2014-2018: 3,999 (#7 most common destination from Philadelphia)
- Migration from Harrisburg to Philadelphia: 2,448 (#1 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 1,551 to Harrisburg
- Migration from Harrisburg to Philadelphia: 2,448 (#1 most common destination from Harrisburg)
- Net migration: 1,551 to Harrisburg
