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The typical California mover is Gen Z or millennial.
  • Movers from California are typically younger, make a modest income, and don't have advanced degrees.
  • Many are moving to Texas and Arizona, though some like the appeal of a smaller town out east.
  • Business Insider spoke to six recent movers who like the slower pace of life and cheaper cost of living.

The typical mover who left California in 2022 is Gen Z or millennial, unmarried, and makes $53,500 a year.