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Pack up: People are moving to Columbus from these US cities

U-Haul rolled out info on 2024 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.

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Have you noticed the recent smog over Columbus? | Photo via Canva

Welcome home, fellow Columbusites.

U-Haul has released its 2024 mid-year report on migration trends, tracking the origins of U-Haul trucks arriving in the 25 most populated cities in the US, including Columbus. Let’s take a look at who’s moved into our city from where — and if you’re new around here, we’ve got even more to share.

So, where are folks coming from? According to U-Haul, here are the top three metropolitan areas outside our state that people are moving to CBUS from:

  • Indianapolis, IN (oh hey, INDYtoday)
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Chicago, IL

Welcome to Ohio, friends. But that’s not all — our fellow Ohioans are also moving around quite a bit. Here are the top three cities within the Buckeye State that U-Haul customers are arriving to Columbus from:

  • Cincinnati
  • Cleveland
  • Dayton
A black metal fence separates three multi-family homes in a neighborhood, each with green front yards in view.

Howdy, neighbors — welcome home. | Photo by NASHtoday

Home sweet home

Now that you’re here, stay a while. If you’re a newcomer — or even a longtime local who loves staying in the loop — check out our City Guides for everything there is to know about Arch City.

This batch could be especially helpful as you settle in to local life:

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