If you don’t already live in Central Ohio, there’s a fair chance you’re thinking of moving here! As reported in the Columbus Dispatch, the U-Haul Growth Index shows Ohio ranking as the 14th most popular one-way destination for 2024. This is a 9-point jump from the 23rd position in 2023.
Within Ohio, the top destinations included Delaware, Grove City, Hilliard, Newark, Pickerington, Powell and Sunbury. U-Haul’s District Vice President, Anthony Jones III, said that “Columbus is a metro region where we’ve seen significant growth.”
The rankings are determined by each state’s net gain, or loss, of customers using one-way U-Haul equipment during a calendar year. The U-Haul Growth Index is compiled from over 2.5 million one-way U-Haul truck, trailer and U-Box® moving container transactions annually.
The top move-in state was South Carolina, followed by Texas and North Carolina. States with high move-outs included California, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. In some states, move-in and move-out activity results in a break-even or near break-even, which can be driven by college students arriving and departing.
In the case of Ohio’s moving activity, a quick look at population data seems to agree with U-Haul’s rankings. Ohio had 0.50% population growth during 2024, adding 59,270 residents. Ohio’s strengths in higher education, employment and quality of life make it an attractive place to call home. In particular, Central Ohio is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies, and leads technology growth in the Midwest.
If you are thinking of buying a Central Ohio home, let us be your guide! As Exclusive Buyer’s Brokers, we serve your best interests at all times! Unlike real estate agents and brokerages who represent sellers, as an Exclusive Buyer’s Broker, we only represent you, the buyer, getting you the best price and terms with no conflict of interests.
Understanding this distinction could literally save you thousands of dollars not only on the purchase price and terms, but also on seller concessions and home inspection issues, whether you are a first-time homebuyer or an experienced homeowner!
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Andrew Show
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