Key Details:
- Redfin’s latest survey reveals that 22% of Americans are more likely to move post-election, with over a third considering relocating to another country.
- Democrats, young adults, and renters are leading the trend, while nearly 25% of first-time homebuyers were waiting for the election outcome before purchasing.
Now that the 2024 election is settled, 22% of U.S. residents are saying they’re more likely to move, with many inclined to relocate to a different state—or even a different country.
That’s according to a recent survey commissioned by Redfin and conducted by Ipsos on November 7-8, 2024. Ipsos fielded the survey to 1,000 U.S. adult residents.
Celebrities aren’t the only ones announcing their intention to move now that we know who will be president for the next four years. With Republicans reclaiming the Senate and poised to maintain their majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, the new president has fewer obstacles to making changes in both domestic and foreign policy.
So, it’s not exactly surprising that a significant percentage of Democrats are looking to move in the coming months, with some deciding to leave the U.S. for Canada, the UK, or elsewhere.
That said, blue voters are not the only ones inclined to relocate. Read on for the highlights from Redfin’s survey.
Post-Election Moving Trends in the U.S.
More than one in five (22%) U.S. adult residents are more likely to consider relocating now that the 2024 presidential election is over. Among those planning to move—
- 36% are thinking of moving to a different country
- 26% are considering a move to a different state
On the flip side, 21% of all survey respondents are less likely to move post-election.
Compared to Republicans, Democrats are more inclined to move:
- 28% of Democrats are more likely to relocate—versus 16% of Republicans
- 17% of Democrats are less likely to relocate—versus 20% of Republicans
Younger Americans, renters, and lower-income individuals are most likely to say they’re considering a move now that the election is over:
- 34% of American adults aged 18-34 are more likely to move—versus 23% of those aged 35-54 and 9% of those over 55.
- 29% of renters—versus 15% of homeowners—are more inclined to move
- 27% of respondents earning less than $50,000 a year are more likely to move, while 20% of middle-income and higher-income respondents are also considering a move.
Impact of Election Results on Homebuying Decisions
Among those more likely to consider moving post-election:
- 17% are more inclined to buy a new home
- 12% are more inclined to sell their current home
- 13% are more inclined to rent a home
Nearly one-quarter (25%) of first-time homebuyers were waiting on the outcome of the election before buying a home. And 16% were specifically waiting on a home purchase to see if President Trump’s housing policies would improve housing affordability.
Preferences for New Locations
Among those looking to relocate after the election:
- 36% are considering a move to a different country
- 26% are considering a move to a different state
- 12% are considering a move to a new metro area within their current state.
Movers by political affiliation:
- 59% of Democrats considering a move are thinking about relocating to a different country—compared to just 8% of Republicans
- 26% of Democrats and 21% of Republicans are considering a move to a different state
Political polarization is having a measurable impact on voter migration, with certain state laws and community views motivating many to consider moving to communities with more like-minded people.
Over one-quarter of the respondents (27%) are hesitant to live in areas where the majority’s political leanings don’t align with their own.
Read the full report for more information, including Redfin’s methodology.
