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Americans are ‘flocking’ to these Florida suburbs. Here’s what to know
In a recent study, moveBuddha put together a list of the top suburbs that Americans are “flocking” to.
The suburbs included in the ranking didn’t just make the cut because of personal appeal, though; moveBuddha says that these locations were listed thanks to their strong job markets.
“Using search data from the moveBuddha Moving Cost Calculator, we found that among more than 210K move inquiries made so far in 2024, there are 43 suburbs where this aspect of the American dream is alive and well,” the study reads. “In addition to generating more searches from people looking to move in compared to out, these top suburbs also have annual job growth over the August 2024 national average of 1.55%.”
South Carolina took the top two spots on this list with Summerville and Conway, and California came in third with Beverly Hills.
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But Florida managed to take the No. 4 and No. 5 spots with Winter Garden and Davenport, respectively. Meanwhile, Clermont came in at No. 8.
The study shows that these three cities have experienced relatively strong job growth, with Davenport being the highest at 2.7%. However, Winter Garden saw the greatest in-to-out mover ratio.
Florida in general has been a hotspot for migration in recent years, with nearly 1 million more people moving to the Sunshine State in 2023 alone.
While this population bump has helped boost production in the state, the downside is that the cost of living is seeing a similar rise. And the population is only set to grow even more over the coming decade.
But for now, the top suburbs in moveBuddha’s study are as follows:
| Rank | City | 2024 In-to-Out Move Ratio | Home Values (Sept. 2024) | Aug. 2023 – 2024 % Job Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summerville, SC | 3.76 | $380,203 | 4.2% |
| 2 | Conway, SC | 2.56 | $283,668 | 2.1% |
| 3 | Beverly Hills, CA | 2.54 | $3,511,964 | 1.6% |
| 4 | Winter Garden, FL | 2.45 | $580,463 | 1.6% |
| 5 | Davenport, FL | 2.19 | $366,331 | 2.7% |
| 6 | Cary, NC | 2.00 | $623,359 | 2.4% |
| 7 | Bluffton, SC | 2.00 | $509,189 | 1.8% |
| 8 | Clermont, FL | 1.99 | $437,303 | 1.6% |
| 9 | Wake Forest, NC | 1.97 | $520,909 | 2.4% |
| 10 | Conroe, TX | 1.94 | $324,720 | 2.4% |
| 11 | Clayton, NC | 1.90 | $369,829 | 2.4% |
| 12 | St. Augustine, FL | 1.86 | $452,042 | 1.7% |
| 13 | Palm Springs, CA | 1.83 | $646,322 | 2.0% |
| 14 | Zephyrhills, FL | 1.69 | $303,852 | 1.6% |
| 15 | Fort Mill, SC | 1.67 | $522,685 | 1.8% |
| 16 | Leesburg, FL | 1.67 | $291,309 | 1.6% |
| 17 | Mooresville, NC | 1.61 | $472,847 | 1.8% |
| 18 | Katy, TX | 1.55 | $348,982 | 2.4% |
| 19 | Rock Hill, SC | 1.55 | $325,945 | 1.8% |
| 20 | Cypress, TX | 1.50 | $402,023 | 2.4% |
| 21 | Apex, NC | 1.50 | $611,264 | 2.4% |
| 22 | Kissimmee, FL | 1.48 | $378,397 | 1.6% |
| 23 | Meridian, ID | 1.47 | $519,296 | 3.8% |
| 24 | Milton, FL | 1.43 | $279,487 | 1.7% |
| 25 | Goodyear, AZ | 1.42 | $479,371 | 2.3% |
| 26 | Broken Arrow, OK | 1.42 | $275,250 | 2.0% |
| 27 | Sugar Land, TX | 1.41 | $443,982 | 2.4% |
| 28 | Mount Pleasant, SC | 1.40 | $837,197 | 4.2% |
| 29 | Tomball, TX | 1.40 | $355,053 | 2.4% |
| 30 | Gig Harbor, WA | 1.40 | $798,924 | 1.8% |
| 31 | Bentonville, AR | 1.37 | $458,251 | 2.9% |
| 32 | Greer, SC | 1.37 | $339,146 | 2.2% |
| 33 | Henderson, NV | 1.36 | $485,994 | 3.7% |
| 34 | Maricopa, AZ | 1.36 | $361,600 | 2.3% |
| 35 | Wilmington, DE | 1.36 | $309,841 | 2.0% |
| 36 | Palm Desert, CA | 1.35 | $557,067 | 2.0% |
| 37 | Edmond, OK | 1.35 | $340,961 | 2.0% |
| 38 | Orange Park, FL | 1.29 | $322,660 | 1.7% |
| 39 | Lexington, SC | 1.28 | $297,551 | 2.6% |
| 40 | Miami Beach, FL | 1.27 | $524,097 | 2.5% |
| 41 | Surprise, AZ | 1.26 | $432,818 | 2.3% |
| 42 | Princeton, NJ | 1.25 | $925,296 | 2.4% |
| 43 | St. Petersburg, FL | 1.25 | $376,876 | 1.6% |
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FORT MYERS, Fla. – An injured manatee and her calf are recovering after authorities on a boat rescued them from the Orange River near Fort Myers on Thursday.
What we know:
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said its Marine Unit, Advanced Technology Support Unit, drone pilots and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission helped in saving the pair after the mother was found hurt in the water and in need of medical attention.
READ: Missing Florida man found stuck in mud without food or water for days: PFD
Video shows authorities pulling the frantic manatees safely onto the boat in netting before taking them to shore.
Courtesy: Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Both animals will be taken to ZooTampa for evaluation and medical care.
What we don’t know:
LCSO did not say the extent of the mother’s injuries.
By the numbers:
As of Feb. 20, there have been 85 manatee deaths across Florida in 2026, according to the FWC. Last year reportedly saw a total of 632 manatee deaths.
Dig deeper:
Earlier this month, the FWC began investigating a spike in manatee deaths, specifically in Lee County, where officials say 25 were found dead within a week.
READ: FWC investigating spike in manatee deaths over the past week
The FWC believes these manatee deaths could be from several factors: cold stress, a lack of seagrass and polluted waterways.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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