Escape From New Jersey: State Leads Nation in Outbound Moves for 8th Year as Residents Leave Over Taxes and Costs

Trenton, NJ — More New Jersey residents are leaving than arriving for the eighth straight year, with about 62% of moves in 2025 classified as outbound, according to the United Van Lines National Movers Study. The continued population shift reflects mounting pressure from the nation’s highest property taxes and rising cost of living, with retirees and older househo...