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The Most Popular Cities in Florida: Powered by Live Moving Data

Florida's appeal, with affordable housing and no income tax, attracts many movers. iMoving's data from 2023 to 2025 shows Miami and Jacksonville saw the most arrivals, with cities like Hialeah and Lakeland also growing. Most moves were within the state, highlighting Florida's strong in-state migration trend.

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Florida is a popular destination, and it makes sense: Affordable housing, no income tax, and good weather (when it’s not hurricane season) makes the Sunshine State a pretty attractive option for folks who are looking to move.

The iMoving database compiled statistics and information from over 2,800 moves across the United States. Our system analyzed up-to-the-minute info and year-over-year moving data from 2023 to 2025 to show us what cities were gaining the most people in Florida.

Key Takeaways

  • In Florida, Miami and Jacksonville saw the highest number of new arrivals, followed by a 5-way tie between Hialeah, Lakeland, Miramar, Orlando, and Tampa.
  • Aside from Miami and Jacksonville, Florida moving trends are pretty evenly distributed across the whole state. Instead of being concentrated in just one or two cities, new Floridians are settling all over the state.
  • The vast majority of Florida moves started within Florida, too. Only 6.37% of Florida moves originated out of state.

These Floridian Cities Saw the Most Arrivals

1. Miami

  • Population: 455,924
  • Average Home Price: $579,925
  • 8.28% of Arrivals

2. Jacksonville

  • Population: 985,843
  • Average Home Price: $287,628
  • 5.1% of Arrivals

3. Hialeah

  • Population: 221,300
  • Average Home Price: $450,735
  • 2.55% of Arrivals

4. Lakeland

  • Population: 122,264
  • Average Home Price: $313,108
  • 2.55% of Arrivals

4. Miramar

  • Population: 138,319
  • Average Home Price: $525,613
  • 2.55% of Arrivals

5. Orlando

  • Population: 320,742
  • Average Home Price: $377,005
  • 2.55% of Arrivals

6. Tampa

  • Population: 403,364
  • Average Home Price: $371,271
  • 2.55% of Arrivals

iMoving’s a Reliable Source. Here’s Why

iMoving is an online moving marketplace that has been helping customers relocate for over 10 years. Over the past decade, we’ve assisted with thousands of moves across all 50 states.

Our moving data comes from quote requests, completed moves, and over 3,000 verified mover tariffs. Our system analyzes user activity to build an up-to-the-minute database of relocations across America, all driven by dynamic data and authentic user experiences.

Between 2023 and 2025, iMoving completed 2,839 moves. On a national scale, Florida received 5.57% of these arrivals. The data gathered from these relocations provides an insider’s look at what cities are the most popular destinations in Florida, and which cities are losing the most people.

Quick Note: Want to see where else Americans are moving? We did, too. The iMoving research department put together a study on nationwide moving trends, including a state-by-state analysis.

What are the Most Popular Cities in Florida?

According to our moving data, these cities in Florida were seeing the most arrivals:

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Percent of Arrivals:8.28%

Percent of Arrivals:5.1%

Percent of Arrivals:2.55%

Percent of Arrivals:2.55%

Percent of Arrivals:2.55%

Percent of Arrivals:2.55%

Percent of Arrivals:2.55%

Percent of Arrivals:1.91%

Percent of Arrivals:1.91%

Percent of Arrivals:1.91%

Percent of Arrivals:1.91%

Percent of Arrivals:1.91%

Percent of Arrivals:1.91%

Percent of Arrivals:1.91%

Percent of Arrivals:1.91%

Percent of Arrivals:1.91%

Other states tend to receive transplants in a handful of major cities. Florida’s a bit different - there’s an even distribution across several cities and towns.

Getting Out of Town: These Floridian Cities are Losing the Most Residents

There’s a lot of mobility in Florida, and some cities are losing almost as many people as they’re gaining. Here are the Floridian cities experiencing the most departures:

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Percent of Departures:15.82%

Percent of Departures:6.33%

Percent of Departures:5.06%

Percent of Departures:4.43%

Percent of Departures:3.16%

Percent of Departures:2.53%

Percent of Departures:2.53%

Percent of Departures:1.9%

Percent of Departures:1.9%

Percent of Departures:1.9%

Percent of Departures:1.9%

Percent of Departures:1.9%

Percent of Departures:1.9%

Percent of Departures:1.9%

Percent of Departures:1.9%

Percent of Departures:1.9%

Miami and Jacksonville may be ranking high for arrivals, but they’re also ranking high for departures. Meanwhile, Orlando, Tampa, and Naples are losing people faster than they can replace them.

Net Gains, Net Losses: Florida Moving in Context

Eagle-eyed observers may have noticed a couple of repeat customers on those charts. Some cities in Florida experience plenty of arrivals, but they’re also experiencing enough departures to balance out the big gains.

These Floridian cities experienced the highest net arrivals: They gained new residents, but they didn’t lose many from 2023 to 2025:

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Percent of Arrivals:2.55%

Percent of Arrivals:2.55%

Percent of Arrivals:1.91%

Percent of Arrivals:1.91%

Percent of Arrivals:1.91%

Percent of Arrivals:1.91%

Percent of Arrivals:1.91%

Percent of Arrivals:1.91%

On the other hand, these Floridian cities had a high amount of net departures: They lost residents, but didn’t gain many new arrivals to make up the difference:

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Percent of Arrivals:4.43%

Percent of Arrivals:2.53%

Percent of Arrivals:1.9%

Percent of Arrivals:1.9%

Percent of Arrivals:1.9%

Percent of Arrivals:1.9%

Percent of Arrivals:1.9%

Percent of Arrivals:1.9%

Just like the arrivals, the departures in Florida are distributed across several different cities and towns, rather than just a few hotspots. It’s also worth mentioning that Miami was the point of origin for 15.82% of our Florida moves, while only receiving 8.28% of our arrivals to offset the loss.

Where are the Most Popular Neighborhoods in Florida?

While some cities saw arrivals spread out across town, there were a few neighborhoods that saw high concentrations of arrivals. Out of all the top cities in Florida, here are the neighborhoods that are heating up the most:

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City:Miami

Percent of City Arrivals:46.67%

City:Jacksonville

Percent of City Arrivals:25%

City:Hialeah

Percent of City Arrivals:75%

Our data showed what neighborhoods were seeing high amounts of departures, too. Here are the Florida neighborhoods seeing high amounts of departures:

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City:Miami

Percent of City Departures:37.03%

City:Jacksonville

Percent of City Departures:30%

City:Tampa

Percent of City Departures:40%

It’s interesting to see that Little Havana is ranking high in terms of arrivals *and* departures. The neighborhood may be going through a cultural shift, soon - and it may get a lot more expensive as a result of all the increased traffic.

A County-by-County Look at Florida Moving

Our data revealed what counties were gaining and losing people all across Florida. According to our statistics, here are the top counties that saw the most arrivals.

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Percent of Arrivals:14.01%

Percent of Arrivals:10.19%

Percent of Arrivals:7.01%

Percent of Arrivals:5.73%

Percent of Arrivals:5.1%

Percent of Arrivals:5.1%

Percent of Arrivals:5.1%

Percent of Arrivals:4.46%

Percent of Arrivals:3.82%

Percent of Arrivals:3.18%

Our 2023 - 2025 moving data also showed which Florida counties were seeing the highest rates of departures.

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Percent of Departures:18.23%

Percent of Departures:7.81%

Percent of Departures:7.29%

Percent of Departures:6.77%

Percent of Departures:5.73%

Percent of Departures:5.21%

Percent of Departures:5.21%

Percent of Departures:5.21%

Percent of Departures:3.65%

Percent of Departures:3.13%

Miami-Dade saw 14.01% of all arrivals in Florida. However, Miami-Dade also saw 18.23% of all departures. Aside from Miami-Dade, the departures by county are more evenly spread than the arrivals.

Zooming Out: Florida on the National Moving Stage

Florida experienced lots of in-state moving from 2023 to 2025. But how many people were coming in from different states, and how many Floridians left the state altogether? Our data provided statistics for the states that were moving to Florida the most, as well as the states Floridians were headed to.

23.03% of all moves that started in Florida ended up in a completely different state. Here are the states receiving the most of those ex-Floridians:

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Percent of Moves Leaving Florida:11.36%

Percent of Moves Leaving Florida:9.09%

Percent of Moves Leaving Florida:6.82%

Percent of Moves Leaving Florida:6.82%

Percent of Moves Leaving Florida:6.82%

Percent of Moves Leaving Florida:6.82%

On the other hand, of all the moves that had a destination in Florida, only 6.36% of them were coming from other states. The other 93.64% were in-state relocations, meaning they were moving from city to city in Florida.

Here’s where the new Floridians are coming from:

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Percent of Moves Entering Florida:30%

Percent of Moves Entering Florida:20%

Percent of Moves Entering Florida:20%

Percent of Moves Entering Florida:10%

Percent of Moves Entering Florida:10%

Percent of Moves Entering Florida:10%

Florida may be a hot destination for other Floridians, but mainly for other Floridians. Instead of out of state moving, we’re seeing a lot more in-state moves in the Sunshine State.

Want Live Moving Data?

If you want to see the latest moving trends, iMoving updates our statistics every month. The data on our live moving page comes from thousands of move requests, completed moves, and verified mover tariffs. Check out our dynamic moving statistics for up-to-the-minute stats and information across the country.

Ready to Move to Florida? iMoving is Here to Help

You’ve seen the moving trends, and now you’re ready to pack your bags. But if you want to move to Florida, you’ve gotta move with the pros. Fortunately, iMoving is here to make it easier than ever.

With iMoving, you get access to a whole marketplace of over 1000 vetted and verified Florida moving companies. We’ve also made booking super simple: Just tell us where you’re headed and where you’re coming from, and we can send you a free quote in just a few clicks.

Check out our moving cost calculator to get started, and let’s head for Florida together!

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Author of the article

Harrison Gough

Harrison has been writing for real estate and moving companies for the past three years, but his knowledge isn't just from behind a desk. Having moved over a dozen times himself, sometimes with professional help and sometimes on his own, he's learned firsthand what makes moving smooth and what makes it stressful. When he's not writing, he's looking into ways to make his next move simpler.

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