With the new year underway, more people are considering making a fresh start in another state. According to ViewHomes, this new study shows the best and worst states to relocate to.
- New York is considered the best state for a new start across the board.
- Tennessee Ranks 5th Best Place For A Fresh Start In The US.
- States are recommended based on quality of life, crime rates, economic data, and social connectivity.
- Tennessee has one of the lowest cost of living and crime rates in the nation, hence why it ranks so high.
Every year, there are people looking to start fresh, to set up life in a new place where they can start over and establish their life. With the beginning of a New Year, it often represents a chance for people to do just that, as seen by Mansion Global, who have reported on a 32.4% increase in people moving to a new metro area in January 2022.
In a survey by This Old House, 82% of Americans are looking for a fresh start, with many of them considering moving as a result.
While there are a host of different motivations that can cause someone to move, the team at View Homes gathered the six most important metrics to rank the top and bottom states to move to this year.
Top 10 States for A Fresh New Start in 2025
1. New York
2. California
3. Texas
4. Florida
5. Tennessee
6. Illinois
7. Pennsylvania
8. Iowa
9. Colorado
10. Ohio
