#47: South Dakota

Inbound moves: 59.8%
Outbound moves: 40.2%

South Dakota, famously home to the monumental Mount Rushmore, offers more than just iconic granite carvings – it attracted nearly 70% of its newcomers last year. The primary driver for relocation to Mount Rushmore State was the desire to be closer to family. Mover Junction, a moving planner, highlights South Dakota’s appeal with its 213 sunny days per year, thriving job market, and above-average healthcare.

Urban South Dakotans enjoy a quick 17-minute average commute, well below the national norm, while traffic outside the cities is virtually non-existent. The state is seen as millennial-friendly and an excellent place to raise children, thanks to its below-average cost of living, absence of income tax, and low sales taxes.