thinking about packing up your life and planting your flag in a new state in 2025 or 2026 maybe snag some real estate and declare this is my kingdom now if you just shouted yes at your screen or whispered it dramatically to yourself this video is the start of your golden ticket we're about to dive into the top 15 states you might want to call home over the next couple years and you know stay there permanently meaning you'll move there the next couple years but you'll stay there forever hopefully but hold off speed dialing a realtor first she'll want to do some homework and guess what this video makes it almost fun these states are the hot topics of internet searches for all The Usual Suspects crime rates job opportunities real estate prices and everyone's favorite taxes cue the grown sure some folks don't bother with stats they just go by what their gut or whatever their cousins neighbors dog walker told them and hey that's fine but for the rest of you that enjoy a little logic in your life stick around we've got the juicy details you need got it get it good let's take look number 15 Montana Big Sky country where the skies are huge the mountains are Majestic and the population density isn't really a thing if you like Solitude horses and home prices around 400,000 that come with some Acres Montana is the state you've been looking for jobs these days are popping up in tourism Agriculture and outdoor recreation living in Montana is like stepping into an old John Wayne movie minus the bad guys shootouts so why would you move there Montana is where nature flexes hard with sprawling national parks like Glacier and Yellowstone it's a Haven for outdoor enthusiest the cost of living is reasonable by most state standards and with remote workers escaping cities its wide open spaces and low population density are a huge draw people are trading City stress for mornings filled with mountain views and nights under the starry Skies plus Montana's economy is seeing growth in tourism outdoor recreation like i' said and ranching I guess who wouldn't want to live in a place where hiking to Waterfall can be your daily workout the average home value in Montana right now early 2025 is about $451,000 and that's gone up 3. 1% from the beginning of 2024 number 14 Texas now this one's kind of strange cuz Texas is still a very popular state they just don't get as many searches as a lot of other popular states they used to it's kind of slowed down a little bit I think because every body knows all they need to know about Texas to make that move but everything is bigger in Texas including the number of people moving there with housing prices that hover around 300,000 and no state income tax you'll have plenty of cash left over to buy cowboy boots and briskets Tech hubs like Austin and Dallas are booming right now in case oil and cattle aren't your thing but if eating your weight and barbecue every week is your thing then you'll love Texas so why are people moving here Texas is like the Ultimate Buffet something for everyone it's booming cities like I said Austin Dallas and Houston to a degree are Tech hubs these days while smaller towns offer charm and affordability no state income tax is a major perk and housing is still reasonable now when I say reasonable I'm not comparing it to let's say Mississippi or Louisiana or something like that I'm comparing it to other popular states like Florida California New York and compared to all those it is absolutely affordable they got warm weather and enough job opportunities to make your head spin it's no wonder Texas been a Top Choice for quite a few years now and one other thing I probably should mention cuz I eat my fill every time I go to Texas tacos they got them everywhere and they are delicious everywhere the average home value in Texas is about $299,000 that dropped . 2% from January of 2024 number 13 North Carolina North Carolina I'm surprised isn't further down the list here cuz North Carolina a lot of people moving there but I think they fall under the same thing as Texas does that everyone knows everything they need to know about moving to North Carolina and they've already made their decision in case you haven't listen up it's home to the Blue Ridge Mountains stunning beaches and more craft breweries than you can count North Carolina is calling your name you just might not know it yet the houses hover between $3 and $350,000 and industries like biotech and finance are exploding in North Carolina plus it's got the perfect mix of Southern Charm and Mountain Adventure bonus if you like like art Asheville's artsy Vibe means you can pretend you're Bohemian while sipping fancy coffee whenever you want that is once they get it back to normal after the big hurricane they hit him this year which devastated that City it'll bounce back that North Carolina people are strong they've seen this before North Carolina Nails the balance between affordable and opportunity cities like Raleigh and Charlotte are becoming Tech and finance hotspots and the small towns throughout North Carolina are just amazing with the Blue Ridge Mountains to the West of the state and gorgeous beaches to the east there's something for every kind of Adventurer the cost of living is about 9% below the national average and job growth and like I said biotech education and Manufacturing keeps people flocking in the average home value in January of 2025 is about $327,000 and that is up 2% from January 2024 number 12 Colorado Colorado where people flock to the mountains but stay for the legal herbs wink wink homes sit around $550,000 that's pricey sure but can you really put a price on Rocky Mountain views and endless hiking trails jobs in Tech tourism and green energy are abundant in Colorado and Denver is basically a millennial Paradise with breweries and bike Lanes Galore you just got to dodge the homeless people so why is everyone moving here Colorado is a paradise for nature lovers and it's also a booming Hub of new Industries but skiing hiking biking pick your adventure and do it in Colorado Denver is a big city and it comes with all the problems of big cities but Boulder Fort Collins even Colorado Springs are amazing places to live I love Colorado I've said this before but if this is the first time you've been to the channel if you ever get a chance to take the Amtrak train through the Rocky Mountains from Denver just go to I don't know Salt Lake City or Reno as I always do it is one of the best trips and most amazing things to see in your life I promise they're Craft Brewery too oh my God they're amazing I mean Portland Oregon has a lot but you know Denver has their fair share too the average home value in Colorado is about $543,000 that is up 1% from the same time last year number 11 Nevada sure Nevada has Las Vegas but there is more to the state than slot machines and neon lights with housing prices a little over 400,000 Nevada offers affordable living with no state income tax the job market is booming in Tech entertainment and Logistics plus if you get bored you can always take a weekend trip to Area 51 just don't ask what the government's hiding they're kind of Cy about that we had these weird buildings on this fort that I was stationed at one time and I saw one of the guys that was like a guard there I said what goes on in that building and he's standing right in front of it he looks at me he goes what building I'm all the one behind you he's there's no building behind me okay I just went on with my day I wanted to say you you mean you haven't noticed the three-story building with very few Windows right behind you that hasn't you know triggered any curiosity in you so why are people moving to Nevada well a lot of people are starting to realize it's not just Vegas and Reno for the longest time that's all anyone ever thought was going on in Nevada as taxes have gone up in every other state more and more people are looking for places like Washington State and Nevada for no state income tax so basically it's a Haven for people fleeing pricier States like C Califoria the entertainment and tourism Industries are massive here but Logistics and warehousing are also growing you know they got a lot of open land they can build a lot of places to do transportation and warehousing and let's not forget the year- round desert which means no snow blowers necessary the average home value in Nevada is about $440,000 and that is up 5% from January of 2024 number 10 Wyoming where the cows outnumber the people you know the state's motto here is equal rights I think it should probably be do you really need neighbors Wyoming is the ultimate Escape if you hate traffic love fresh air and don't mind waving at bison because they're your nearest neighbors the housing market is amazing here even though it's going up at a pretty good clip the average home value is just a little over $350,000 which is practically free compared to California New York prices jobs sure if you're into mining construction and Tech yes really Tech is booming there not booming yet I'd say it's growing though the bonuses of living here is there's no rush hour and just the occasional cattle crossing so why do a lot of people move here the low taxes low population and Landscapes that look like they belong on a calendar Wyoming is perfect for those seeking a slower pace of life and a lower cost of living now one other thing that is sort of growing in Wyoming is renewable energy windmills solar panels all that stuff Wyoming is a very windy State I mean their wind is legendary it only makes sense to put up windmills and no they don't cause cancer one thing you might not like about Wyoming or you might love about Wyoming is there are no big cities I mean they've got Casper Cheyenne and Jackson and they're really not big cities compared to most other states these are actually medium cities by most State Standards the average home value in Wyoming is $352,000 and that is up 4.
5% from January 2024 number nine Oklahoma you might think Oklahoma is just tornadoes barbecue and dudes and cowboy hats but this sleeper state is gaining fans faster than a YouTube video titled how to save money and date bikini models the cost of living in Oklahoma it's downright laughable 21% below the national average home prices hover around 200,000 which is what you'd get a parking space for in San Francisco jobs in Aerospace and energy are booming and Tulsa and Oklahoma City are actually kind of cool now H that's what they say I don't see it that way it's they're okay I still wouldn't move to Oklahoma but a lot of people are and it's mainly because of the cost of living and the low housing prices real estate is cheap here that's why people are moving here Oklahoma combines affordability with surprising opportunities like I said Aerospace energy and defense Industries are thriving and getting a house for around $200,000 that seals the deal for most people the average home value in Oklahoma is $23,000 and that is up 3. 3% from January of 2024 number eight Vermont Vermont home of maple serp fall Fage and enough small town charm to power a homework movie marathon it's not the cheapest place to live I mean the average home value is a little under $400,000 but you get fresh air stunning views and neighbors who probably bake their own bread jobs sure if you're into tourism and Healthcare but let's be honest Vermont isn't for the simplify your life crowd who want to kayak between Zoom meetings it's not like that you know it's definitely not a tech Hotpot by any stretch of the imagination if you're into Scenic Beauty and sustainable living Vermont has your name written all over it and honestly that fall folage it's so beautiful you you turn into a poet and cry occasionally quaint towns and a strong sense of community Vermont offers a quality of life that feels straight out of a story book and if you love really really fresh maple syrup this is your new place to live the average home value in Vermont is about $385,000 and that's up 4% from from January of 2024 number seven Georgia Georgia is where the peaches are sweet the tea is sweeter and the real estate prices make you want to Swoon yes they make you want a swoon with an average of just over $300,000 you'll get a whole lot more than just a tiny backyard Atlanta's got some booming Industries in things like film and Tech but if the city life isn't your thing they got Charming towns all over the place like Savannah Clayton Covington and Diller Georgia offers Southern Hospitality with big city opportunities now I told you about film and Tech in Atlanta they also got a pretty big healthare industry working in Atlanta the state's cost of living is still 8% below the national average and home prices on average are under $350,000 throw in some of the best food in the country and you've got a winner the average home value in Georgia is $325,000 that is up 1. 6% from January 2024 number six South Carolina South Carolina where the beaches are sunny and the sweet tea flows like water and that's a theme in the south in case you've never been they all drink sweet tea a ton of it I used to go visit my family in Mississippi and when I first started going there or at least noticing things I realized nobody drank soda there they all drank sweet tea but South Carolina you know it's got its ups and downs but a lot of people are starting to catch on with South Carolina I think a lot of them are going well North Carolina in is a great place to live what's going on with South Carolina this is another state that has skyrocketing jobs in health care and green energy and why are people moving here beaches history and charm Galore South Carolina's low cost of living which is about 11% below the national average and affordable housing which is under 300,000 are huge draws Charleston's cultural scene and greenville's Tech growth make the state of feeling for professionals and retirees wild weather and Southern Cuisine are the icing on and off already delicious cake the average home value in South Carolina is $294,000 and that is up 1.
8% from January of 2024 number five Idaho yes you know it's really strange as Idaho's been popular for like 20 years for people to move not just Californians but everyone wanted to move to Idaho somewhere around 2019 2020 started going down now it was still one of the more popular states but it was no longer number one from what I seen since about 2023 they're moving back up the list for most mov to States now if you move there you'll learn that there's much more to this state than potatoes I mean that's what everyone thinks about Idaho it's just potatoes and fishing Idaho is a great state now because their popularity they're a little expensive when it comes to real estate the average home goes for around $450,000 but with all the mountain views and Riverfront and lakefront property you could find a lot of homes there well into the millions if you love instagramming sunsets and snow cap mountains Idaho's basically one giant photo shoot so why do people want to move here well I you know I hate to get into Politics on this one but the reality is a lot of people leaving California Colorado Washington even Oregon it's the politics they're night and day compared to the other west coast states and yes Idaho is considered a West Coast State it's also considered a mountain state and it's also considered part of the Pacific Northwest even though it really doesn't touch the ocean at all there's tons of regional maps and that Idaho is always always lumped in there with Washington Oregon and California and a lot of times it's lumped in with just Oregon and Washington as a Pacific Northwest State and before you say it no Oregon's not breaking off half its state and giving it to Idaho it'll never happen at least in our lifetimes I know it's like this fever dream a lot of Eastern Oregon people have it's ridiculous I've said it many times but once the taxpayers of Idaho see how much they'd have to pay Oregon to take all that land which they would have to buy it because it belongs to the state of Oregon not to those people they can sell their land all they want they just can't take it with them someplace yeah it'll never happen even if they started to really move on it this month and Idaho let's say voted to do it and Oregon that part of Oregon voted to do it it would be 20 or 30 years before it would actually happen and most the people involved in it right now will be long dead by the time it does happen so why do people move there well the out dorsy dream the hiking the skiing the Lakes Galore Idaho has become a Haven for remote workers and young families the cost of living is low compared to other Coastal States and industries like construction manufacturing and Hospitality are growing plus the state has a familyfriendly vibe that pairs perfectly with the scenic Beauty the average home value in Idaho is about $450,000 and that is up 2. 4% from January 2024 number four Maine Maine where lobster rolls and lighthouses aren't just cliches their way of life Maine is a beautiful state and you'd think their real estate would be extremely high it's not the average home value is right around $400,000 you can get oceanfront homes in Maine for about 300,000 decent ones are going to set you back around 750,000 which you can't do that in Most states they just have so much Coastline they have a lot of houses on the coast po around Zillow you'll see what I'm talking about it's amazing there's a really nice one in a place called dire Cove which is uh south of Addison $500,000 surrounded by trees with ocean front property or bay front property Cove front property whatever you want to call it you got to deal with some Winters that's you know that's the big problem there they have no crime outside of Augusta really I was just in Bar Harbor and I couldn't believe some of the Mansions they had right on the coast outside of town right now I was looking on Zillow there's one of those homes I'd happen to look at which is a giant mansion and it's beautiful like seven bedrooms right on the water well it was Cliff but but $7. 4 million is what it's going for knowing what I know about real estate if you tried to buy a house like that in California it'd be easily $20 million Oregon it would probably be about $10 million New York probably be $20 million but the real reason people are moving to main is the outdoors the low crime and it's great for retirees that don't mind cold weather tourism renewable energy and seafood are the main job draws here plus where else can you eat lobsters while watching the sunrise over foggy Harbor the average home value in Maine is $395,000 that is up 3.
5% from January 2024 number three Arizona if you like sunshine cacti and not shoveling snow Arizona is a dream housing costs yeah they're under $330,000 on average a steal compared to California job markets are booming in Tech Healthcare and finance and the outdoor lifestyle gets a chef's kiss just remember sunscreen isn't optional here it's a lifestyle choice so why do so many people move to Arizona well it's the cost of living it's a lot lower than in California and that's where a lot of people are coming from a lot of people also choose Arizona to retire instead of retiring in Florida some people don't like hurricanes and humidity myself if I had to retire someplace like that I would definitely choose Arizona over Florida because the humidity would kill me I mean I'm not even a desert person I would totally prefer dry heat over humidity still heat but you get what I'm saying manufacturing Industries are booming especially in cities like Phoenix and Tucson and the outdoor lifestyle is just amazing it's always summer there the average home value in Arizona is $426,000 and that is up 24% from January 2024 number two Tennessee anyone see this one coming Tennessee started gaining popularity well they both has been kind of popular like a lot of States but in the last couple years I've started seeing more searches for it on Google sure none those searches are should I move to Memphis but there's a lot of very nice places to live in Tennessee it's the land of Music mountains and housing prices that'll make You Weep with joy at under $320,000 on average you can get a decent size home and a plate of Nashville hot chicken for just over $316,000 it's like the American dream but with banjos Tennessee is the full package though lowcost living low state income tax and a booming job market if you end up in Nashville it leads in healthcare and music while Knoxville and Memphis offer opportunities in manufacturing and Logistics Memphis you get the added bonus of combat experience the average home value in Tennessee is $316,000 that is up 2.
