The top 18 states rich millennials are moving to
18. Kansas — Wichita, Kansas, has been undergoing a downtown renovation in the past decade, attracting urban-dwelling millennials.
17. Vermont — Vermont recently offered Americans up to $10,000 to move to the state and work remotely.
Number of millennials moved in: 232
Number of millennials moved out: 200
Net migration: 32
Source: CNN
16. Hawaii — The Aloha State is a science hub, conducting much of the nation's climate and astronomy research.
Number of millennials moved in: 647
Number of millennials moved out: 605
Net migration: 42
Source: SmartAsset
15. Montana — Montana yields many opportunities for entrepreneurs and is close to nature, providing a lifestyle many can't find in big cities.
Number of millennials moved in: 371
Number of millennials moved out: 312
Net migration: 59
Source: ABC Fox Montana
14. Maine — Through its Educational Opportunity Tax Credit program, Maine helps college graduate residents pay off their student debt.
Number of millennials moved in: 361
Number of millennials moved out: 264
Net migration: 97
Source: Bustle
13. New Hampshire — New Hampshire is attractive, in part, to young adults because of its low unemployment rates.
Number of millennials moved in: 913
Number of millennials moved out: 747
Net migration: 166
Source: New Hampshire Union Leader
12. Idaho — Idaho Falls is attracting millennials with its restaurant scene and recreational activities.
Number of millennials moved in: 614
Number of millennials moved out: 398
Net migration: 216
Source: Local News 8
11. Georgia — Atlanta has a strong start-up scene, and the city has the third-largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the country, from Coca Cola and Delta to Home Depot and Porsche.
Number of millennials moved in: 3,834
Number of millennials moved out: 3,525
Net migration: 309
Source: Inc
10. New Jersey — Located across the Hudson River from New York City, New Jersey offers a more affordable housing alternative for those who work in the city.
Number of millennials moved in: 6,543
Number of millennials moved out: 6,197
Net migration: 346
Source: App
9. Tennessee — Nashville has become a top city for new college grads, thanks to its growing tech industry and affordable cost of living.
Number of millennials moved in: 2,423
Number of millennials moved out: 2,033
Net migration: 390
Source: Biz Journals, WKRN
8. South Carolina — Charleston was hailed as a "millennial magnet" by USA Today because of its start-up economy and arts and restaurant scene.
Number of millennials moved in: 1,695
Number of millennials moved out: 1,392
Net migration: 573
Source: USA Today
7. North Carolina — Raleigh and Charlotte, with their plentiful job opportunities and high pay, are major attractions for millennials.
Number of millennials moved in: 4,572
Number of millennials moved out: 3,786
Net migration: 786
Source: The News & Observer
6. Oregon — Portland has many neighborhoods, a relatively affordable cost of living, and a booming economy. The city offers plenty of jobs with high salaries away from the competition elsewhere on the West Coast.
Number of millennials moved in: 2,190
Number of millennials moved out: 1,304
Net migration: 886
Source: Business Insider
5. Florida — Miami, Jacksonville, and Tampa are hot cities for millennials; the latter has been dubbed a "city-on-the-rise" for its beach proximity, low unemployment rate, and beer scene.
Number of millennials moved in: 6,014
Number of millennials moved out: 5,114
Net migration: 900
Source: 10 News, Curbed, Jacksonville.com
4. Colorado — Millennials have been flocking to Denver for its numerous high-paying jobs, reasonable commutes, and activities. It also gets 300 days of sunshine a year.
Number of millennials moved in: 4,369
Number of millennials moved out: 2,863
Net migration: 1,506
Source: Denver Post, SmartAsset
3. Texas — Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston have become magnets for millennials looking to work for small businesses.
Number of millennials moved in: 10,890
Number of millennials moved out: 9,012
Net migration: 1,878
Source: Chron
2. Washington — Home to Amazon and Microsoft headquarters, the Seattle metro area is a thriving tech center.
Number of millennials moved in: 5,729
Number of millennials moved out: 3,809
Net migration: 1,920
Source: The New York Times
1. California — Silicon Valley draws millennials looking to work in the tech industry. And with plenty of national parks and beaches, California has plenty to offer outdoors.
Number of millennials moved in: 17,245
Number of millennials moved out: 13,648
Net migration: 3,597
Source: SmartAsset
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