High-income Americans in their 30s and 40s are flocking to these 13 US states

From urban Provo and Salt Lake City to five National Parks, Utah balances city living with natural wonders.

Number of Gen Xers who moved there: 2,705

Number of Gen Xers who moved out: 2,045

Net migration: 660

Idaho's state capital, Boise, offers an affordable urban experience.

Number of Gen Xers who moved there: 1,872

Number of Gen Xers who moved out: 1,088

Net migration: 748

Known for cities like Tucson, Phoenix, and Flagstaff, Arizona has a variety of offerings for outdoorsy folks in search of warmer temperatures.

Number of Gen Xers who moved there: 6,650

Number of Gen Xers who moved out: 5,413

Net migration: 1,237

Known for both charming small towns, beach coastline, and metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia is attracting Gen Xers in droves.

Number of Gen Xers who moved there: 8,908

Number of Gen Xers who moved out: 7,606

Net migration: 1,302

Tennessee isn't all Smoky Mountains — cities like Memphis and Nashville make city living affordable.

Number of Gen Xers who moved there: 6,007

Number of Gen Xers who moved out: 4,294

Net migration: 1,713

While perhaps best known for Portland, Oregon also offers some stunning Pacific coastline.

Number of Gen Xers who moved there: 4,682

Number of Gen Xers who moved out: 2,949

Net migration: 1,733

Colorado offers lots, from Rocky Mountain vistas to well-known ski towns.

Number of Gen Xers who moved there: 8,109

Number of Gen Xers who moved out: 6,360

Net migration: 1,749

Looking for a change of pace? South Carolina might just be the place to relax, whether on the beach, or visiting a charming, small southern town.

Number of Gen Xers who moved there: 5,291

Number of Gen Xers who moved out: 3,149

Net migration: 2,314

While not known for a low cost of living, Washington State offers skiers, snowboarders, and hikers with ample opportunities. It also boasts the Pacific coast, the Cascade Mountains, Mount Rainier, and Olympic National Park.

Number of Gen Xers who moved there: 8,905

Number of Gen Xers who moved out: 6,591

Net migration: 2,314

For those torn between the beach and the mountains, North Carolina is an affordable place to have both.

Number of Gen Xers who moved there: 10,299

Number of Gen Xers who moved out: 7,677

Net migration: 2,622

With several large cities and lots of available land, Texas is attracting lots of Gen Xers looking for both rural and urban life.

Number of Gen Xers who moved there: 22,682

Number of Gen Xers who moved out: 16,504

Net migration: 6,178

A favorite of beach-goers, Florida's temperate climate, relatively low cost of living, and miles of coastline make it a favorite for migrating Gen Xers.

Number of Gen Xers who moved there: 20,208

Number of Gen Xers who moved out: 11,110

Net migration: 9,098