These 10 states attracted more movers than they lost in 2025 — and one unexpected state came out on top

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Little Rock, Arkansas.
Little Rock, Arkansas.

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These midsize Midwestern cities were the hottest places to buy homes in 2025

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The sun sets on the Illinois State Capitol in downtown Springfield.
Springfield, Illinois, was the ninth most popular market for home buyers this year, according to a Zillow analysis.

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After living in NYC and Chicago, I moved to a midsize Midwestern city. It's been great for my wallet and lifestyle.

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The 10 best and 10 worst US cities for living alone, ranked by how much a studio costs

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A view of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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I've visited all 50 states solo, but there's one region I keep coming back to in the fall

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Emily sits on the bank of a lake, with fall foliage in the background.
I think the Midwest is the best part of the US to visit in the fall.

Emily Hart

I moved from Wisconsin to New York City over a decade ago. Here are the biggest culture shocks that surprise me when I return to the Midwest.

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Talia Lakritz exploring Seven Bridges Trail in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Exploring Seven Bridges Trail in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Jay Lakritz

We moved from Los Angeles to Milwaukee. Our friends were surprised, but our only regret is that we didn't do it sooner.

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The writer, her husband, and their child in Wisconsin.
I love how easy it is for us to visit lakes, beaches, and parks in Wisconsin.

Daria Solovieva

I never had any desire to visit the Midwest until a fall trip to Wisconsin changed my entire outlook on travel

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Author Hayley Hutson walking in Peninsula State Park
I had an amazing time visiting Door County, Wisconsin.

Hayley Hutson

I never had any desire to visit the Midwest until a fall trip to Door County changed my entire outlook on travel

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Author Hayley Hutson walking in Peninsula State Park
I had an amazing time visiting Door County, Wisconsin, in the fall.

Hayley Hutson

I shopped at Ollie's Bargain Outlet for the first time and found lower prices than at Target and Walmart

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A yellow Ollie's water bottle.
Ollie's slogan is "Good Stuff Cheap."

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