As many millennials move out of state, some parts of the country have become more popular spots for their relocation. In a new study, SmartAsset analyzed the most recently available Census Bureau data (2018) on migration patterns of people between the ages of 25 and 39 to uncover the states and cities where millennials are moving and leaving.

• Charlotte ranks as the fifth-most popular city where millennials are moving. In 2018, roughly 13,236 millennials moved to Charlotte from a different state. With about 9,428 millennials moving out of Charlotte to a different state, there was a net migration of about 3,808.
• Our findings also show that the entire state is a popular place for millennials to relocate. Out of all 50 states, North Carolina saw the seventh-highest net migration of millennials in 2018.
• To see the other top cities where millennials are moving, check out the table below.