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Metros sending the most people to Phoenix
compiled a list of metros that are sending the most people to Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro Area using data from the . Metros are ranked by the estimated number of people who moved to Phoenix from the metro between 2015 and 2019. Ties were broken by gross migration.
#50. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Virginia Beach in 2015-2019: 766 (#24 most common destination from Virginia Beach)
- Migration from Phoenix to Virginia Beach: 497 (#51 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 269 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Virginia Beach: 497 (#51 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 269 to Phoenix
#49. Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Santa Maria in 2015-2019: 794 (#8 most common destination from Santa Maria)
- Migration from Phoenix to Santa Maria: 243 (#89 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 551 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Santa Maria: 243 (#89 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 551 to Phoenix
#48. Tulsa, OK Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Tulsa in 2015-2019: 807 (#5 most common destination from Tulsa)
- Migration from Phoenix to Tulsa: 461 (#55 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 346 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Tulsa: 461 (#55 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 346 to Phoenix
#47. Columbus, OH Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Columbus in 2015-2019: 825 (#16 most common destination from Columbus)
- Migration from Phoenix to Columbus: 438 (#58 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 387 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Columbus: 438 (#58 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 387 to Phoenix
#46. El Paso, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from El Paso in 2015-2019: 858 (#8 most common destination from El Paso)
- Migration from Phoenix to El Paso: 890 (#31 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 32 to El Paso
- Migration from Phoenix to El Paso: 890 (#31 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 32 to El Paso
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#45. San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from San Antonio in 2015-2019: 899 (#13 most common destination from San Antonio)
- Migration from Phoenix to San Antonio: 1,793 (#17 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 894 to San Antonio
- Migration from Phoenix to San Antonio: 1,793 (#17 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 894 to San Antonio
#44. Bakersfield, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Bakersfield in 2015-2019: 996 (#6 most common destination from Bakersfield)
- Migration from Phoenix to Bakersfield: 798 (#34 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 198 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Bakersfield: 798 (#34 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 198 to Phoenix
#43. Colorado Springs, CO Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Colorado Springs in 2015-2019: 1,002 (#9 most common destination from Colorado Springs)
- Migration from Phoenix to Colorado Springs: 894 (#30 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 108 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Colorado Springs: 894 (#30 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 108 to Phoenix
#42. Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Spokane in 2015-2019: 1,035 (#2 most common destination from Spokane)
- Migration from Phoenix to Spokane: 730 (#38 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 305 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Spokane: 730 (#38 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 305 to Phoenix
#41. Fort Collins, CO Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Fort Collins in 2015-2019: 1,081 (#4 most common destination from Fort Collins)
- Migration from Phoenix to Fort Collins: 438 (#58 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 643 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Fort Collins: 438 (#58 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 643 to Phoenix
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#40. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Oxnard in 2015-2019: 1,094 (#6 most common destination from Oxnard)
- Migration from Phoenix to Oxnard: 188 (#108 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 906 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Oxnard: 188 (#108 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 906 to Phoenix
#39. Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Baltimore in 2015-2019: 1,107 (#16 most common destination from Baltimore)
- Migration from Phoenix to Baltimore: 486 (#53 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 621 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Baltimore: 486 (#53 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 621 to Phoenix
#38. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Boston in 2015-2019: 1,130 (#28 most common destination from Boston)
- Migration from Phoenix to Boston: 729 (#39 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 401 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Boston: 729 (#39 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 401 to Phoenix
#37. Oklahoma City, OK Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Oklahoma City in 2015-2019: 1,169 (#5 most common destination from Oklahoma City)
- Migration from Phoenix to Oklahoma City: 738 (#35 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 431 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Oklahoma City: 738 (#35 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 431 to Phoenix
#36. Provo-Orem, UT Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Provo in 2015-2019: 1,198 (#4 most common destination from Provo)
- Migration from Phoenix to Provo: 1,979 (#15 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 781 to Provo
- Migration from Phoenix to Provo: 1,979 (#15 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 781 to Provo
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#35. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Orlando in 2015-2019: 1,228 (#17 most common destination from Orlando)
- Migration from Phoenix to Orlando: 496 (#52 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 732 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Orlando: 496 (#52 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 732 to Phoenix
#34. Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Indianapolis in 2015-2019: 1,236 (#11 most common destination from Indianapolis)
- Migration from Phoenix to Indianapolis: 417 (#61 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 819 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Indianapolis: 417 (#61 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 819 to Phoenix
#33. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Houston in 2015-2019: 1,255 (#22 most common destination from Houston)
- Migration from Phoenix to Houston: 1,926 (#16 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 671 to Houston
- Migration from Phoenix to Houston: 1,926 (#16 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 671 to Houston
#32. Urban Honolulu, HI Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Urban Honolulu in 2015-2019: 1,326 (#8 most common destination from Urban Honolulu)
- Migration from Phoenix to Urban Honolulu: 559 (#46 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 767 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Urban Honolulu: 559 (#46 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 767 to Phoenix
#31. Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Kansas City in 2015-2019: 1,342 (#9 most common destination from Kansas City)
- Migration from Phoenix to Kansas City: 1,192 (#24 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 150 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Kansas City: 1,192 (#24 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 150 to Phoenix
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#30. Ogden-Clearfield, UT Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Ogden in 2015-2019: 1,516 (#4 most common destination from Ogden)
- Migration from Phoenix to Ogden: 508 (#49 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,008 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Ogden: 508 (#49 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,008 to Phoenix
#29. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from San Jose in 2015-2019: 1,538 (#17 most common destination from San Jose)
- Migration from Phoenix to San Jose: 1,162 (#26 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 376 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to San Jose: 1,162 (#26 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 376 to Phoenix
#28. Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Sierra Vista in 2015-2019: 1,607 (#2 most common destination from Sierra Vista)
- Migration from Phoenix to Sierra Vista: 2,284 (#13 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 677 to Sierra Vista
- Migration from Phoenix to Sierra Vista: 2,284 (#13 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 677 to Sierra Vista
#27. St. Louis, MO-IL Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from St. Louis in 2015-2019: 1,625 (#7 most common destination from St. Louis)
- Migration from Phoenix to St. Louis: 550 (#47 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,075 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to St. Louis: 550 (#47 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,075 to Phoenix
#26. Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Philadelphia in 2015-2019: 1,679 (#26 most common destination from Philadelphia)
- Migration from Phoenix to Philadelphia: 732 (#37 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 947 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Philadelphia: 732 (#37 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 947 to Phoenix
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#25. Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Austin in 2015-2019: 1,732 (#6 most common destination from Austin)
- Migration from Phoenix to Austin: 1,325 (#23 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 407 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Austin: 1,325 (#23 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 407 to Phoenix
#24. Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Milwaukee in 2015-2019: 1,773 (#5 most common destination from Milwaukee)
- Migration from Phoenix to Milwaukee: 519 (#48 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,254 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Milwaukee: 519 (#48 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,254 to Phoenix
#23. Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Sacramento in 2015-2019: 1,793 (#11 most common destination from Sacramento)
- Migration from Phoenix to Sacramento: 1,105 (#27 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 688 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Sacramento: 1,105 (#27 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 688 to Phoenix
#22. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Detroit in 2015-2019: 1,799 (#9 most common destination from Detroit)
- Migration from Phoenix to Detroit: 1,043 (#29 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 756 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Detroit: 1,043 (#29 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 756 to Phoenix
#21. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Atlanta in 2015-2019: 1,835 (#21 most common destination from Atlanta)
- Migration from Phoenix to Atlanta: 1,099 (#28 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 736 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Atlanta: 1,099 (#28 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 736 to Phoenix
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#20. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Washington in 2015-2019: 1,980 (#30 most common destination from Washington)
- Migration from Phoenix to Washington: 1,549 (#21 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 431 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Washington: 1,549 (#21 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 431 to Phoenix
#19. Yuma, AZ Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Yuma in 2015-2019: 2,095 (#1 most common destination from Yuma)
- Migration from Phoenix to Yuma: 1,634 (#20 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 461 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Yuma: 1,634 (#20 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 461 to Phoenix
#18. Albuquerque, NM Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Albuquerque in 2015-2019: 2,124 (#2 most common destination from Albuquerque)
- Migration from Phoenix to Albuquerque: 880 (#32 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,244 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Albuquerque: 880 (#32 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,244 to Phoenix
#17. Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Lake Havasu City in 2015-2019: 2,192 (#1 most common destination from Lake Havasu City)
- Migration from Phoenix to Lake Havasu City: 2,197 (#14 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 5 to Lake Havasu City
- Migration from Phoenix to Lake Havasu City: 2,197 (#14 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 5 to Lake Havasu City
#16. Salt Lake City, UT Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Salt Lake City in 2015-2019: 2,218 (#3 most common destination from Salt Lake City)
- Migration from Phoenix to Salt Lake City: 1,169 (#25 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,049 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Salt Lake City: 1,169 (#25 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,049 to Phoenix
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#15. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Dallas in 2015-2019: 2,272 (#19 most common destination from Dallas)
- Migration from Phoenix to Dallas: 3,715 (#6 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,443 to Dallas
- Migration from Phoenix to Dallas: 3,715 (#6 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,443 to Dallas
#14. Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Las Vegas in 2015-2019: 2,895 (#3 most common destination from Las Vegas)
- Migration from Phoenix to Las Vegas: 2,990 (#8 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 95 to Las Vegas
- Migration from Phoenix to Las Vegas: 2,990 (#8 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 95 to Las Vegas
#13. San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from San Francisco in 2015-2019: 3,031 (#15 most common destination from San Francisco)
- Migration from Phoenix to San Francisco: 1,731 (#18 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,300 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to San Francisco: 1,731 (#18 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,300 to Phoenix
#12. Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Prescott Valley in 2015-2019: 3,299 (#1 most common destination from Prescott Valley)
- Migration from Phoenix to Prescott Valley: 5,163 (#3 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,864 to Prescott Valley
- Migration from Phoenix to Prescott Valley: 5,163 (#3 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,864 to Prescott Valley
#11. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Minneapolis in 2015-2019: 3,500 (#3 most common destination from Minneapolis)
- Migration from Phoenix to Minneapolis: 1,463 (#22 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 2,037 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Minneapolis: 1,463 (#22 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 2,037 to Phoenix
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#10. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Denver in 2015-2019: 4,052 (#5 most common destination from Denver)
- Migration from Phoenix to Denver: 2,890 (#10 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,162 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Denver: 2,890 (#10 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,162 to Phoenix
#9. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from New York in 2015-2019: 4,287 (#26 most common destination from New York)
- Migration from Phoenix to New York: 1,692 (#19 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 2,595 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to New York: 1,692 (#19 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 2,595 to Phoenix
#8. Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Portland in 2015-2019: 4,643 (#3 most common destination from Portland)
- Migration from Phoenix to Portland: 2,939 (#9 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,704 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Portland: 2,939 (#9 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,704 to Phoenix
#7. Flagstaff, AZ Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Flagstaff in 2015-2019: 4,791 (#1 most common destination from Flagstaff)
- Migration from Phoenix to Flagstaff: 6,451 (#2 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,660 to Flagstaff
- Migration from Phoenix to Flagstaff: 6,451 (#2 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,660 to Flagstaff
#6. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Riverside in 2015-2019: 4,947 (#3 most common destination from Riverside)
- Migration from Phoenix to Riverside: 3,448 (#7 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,499 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Riverside: 3,448 (#7 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 1,499 to Phoenix
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#5. San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from San Diego in 2015-2019: 5,493 (#4 most common destination from San Diego)
- Migration from Phoenix to San Diego: 2,740 (#11 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 2,753 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to San Diego: 2,740 (#11 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 2,753 to Phoenix
#4. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Seattle in 2015-2019: 5,569 (#6 most common destination from Seattle)
- Migration from Phoenix to Seattle: 4,868 (#5 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 701 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Seattle: 4,868 (#5 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 701 to Phoenix
#3. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Chicago in 2015-2019: 7,859 (#2 most common destination from Chicago)
- Migration from Phoenix to Chicago: 2,593 (#12 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 5,266 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Chicago: 2,593 (#12 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 5,266 to Phoenix
#2. Tucson, AZ Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Tucson in 2015-2019: 11,601 (#1 most common destination from Tucson)
- Migration from Phoenix to Tucson: 11,191 (#1 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 410 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Tucson: 11,191 (#1 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 410 to Phoenix
#1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix from Los Angeles in 2015-2019: 13,273 (#5 most common destination from Los Angeles)
- Migration from Phoenix to Los Angeles: 4,904 (#4 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 8,369 to Phoenix
- Migration from Phoenix to Los Angeles: 4,904 (#4 most common destination from Phoenix)
- Net migration: 8,369 to Phoenix
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