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Where people in St. Louis are moving to most
compiled a list of where people in St. Louis, MO-IL Metro Area are moving to the most using data from the . Metros are ranked by the estimated number of people who moved to the metro from St. Louis between 2015 and 2019. Ties were broken by gross migration.
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#50. Knoxville, TN Metro Area
- Migration to Knoxville in 2015-2019: 359
- Migration from Knoxville to St. Louis: 45 (#93 most common destination from Knoxville)
- Net migration: 314 to Knoxville
- Migration from Knoxville to St. Louis: 45 (#93 most common destination from Knoxville)
- Net migration: 314 to Knoxville
#49. Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Pensacola in 2015-2019: 370
- Migration from Pensacola to St. Louis: 7 (#175 most common destination from Pensacola)
- Net migration: 363 to Pensacola
- Migration from Pensacola to St. Louis: 7 (#175 most common destination from Pensacola)
- Net migration: 363 to Pensacola
#48. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Metro Area
- Migration to Des Moines in 2015-2019: 376
- Migration from Des Moines to St. Louis: 490 (#10 most common destination from Des Moines)
- Net migration: 114 to St. Louis
- Migration from Des Moines to St. Louis: 490 (#10 most common destination from Des Moines)
- Net migration: 114 to St. Louis
#47. Champaign-Urbana, IL Metro Area
- Migration to Champaign in 2015-2019: 379
- Migration from Champaign to St. Louis: 395 (#3 most common destination from Champaign)
- Net migration: 16 to St. Louis
- Migration from Champaign to St. Louis: 395 (#3 most common destination from Champaign)
- Net migration: 16 to St. Louis
#46. Bloomington, IL Metro Area
- Migration to Bloomington in 2015-2019: 405
- Migration from Bloomington to St. Louis: 267 (#7 most common destination from Bloomington)
- Net migration: 138 to Bloomington
- Migration from Bloomington to St. Louis: 267 (#7 most common destination from Bloomington)
- Net migration: 138 to Bloomington
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#45. Oklahoma City, OK Metro Area
- Migration to Oklahoma City in 2015-2019: 421
- Migration from Oklahoma City to St. Louis: 489 (#14 most common destination from Oklahoma City)
- Net migration: 68 to St. Louis
- Migration from Oklahoma City to St. Louis: 489 (#14 most common destination from Oklahoma City)
- Net migration: 68 to St. Louis
#44. San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA Metro Area
- Migration to San Francisco in 2015-2019: 424
- Migration from San Francisco to St. Louis: 658 (#47 most common destination from San Francisco)
- Net migration: 234 to St. Louis
- Migration from San Francisco to St. Louis: 658 (#47 most common destination from San Francisco)
- Net migration: 234 to St. Louis
#43. Peoria, IL Metro Area
- Migration to Peoria in 2015-2019: 438
- Migration from Peoria to St. Louis: 792 (#3 most common destination from Peoria)
- Net migration: 354 to St. Louis
- Migration from Peoria to St. Louis: 792 (#3 most common destination from Peoria)
- Net migration: 354 to St. Louis
#42. Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI Metro Area
- Migration to Milwaukee in 2015-2019: 444
- Migration from Milwaukee to St. Louis: 588 (#16 most common destination from Milwaukee)
- Net migration: 144 to St. Louis
- Migration from Milwaukee to St. Louis: 588 (#16 most common destination from Milwaukee)
- Net migration: 144 to St. Louis
#41. Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN Metro Area
- Migration to Louisville/Jefferson County in 2015-2019: 450
- Migration from Louisville/Jefferson County to St. Louis: 323 (#24 most common destination from Louisville/Jefferson County)
- Net migration: 127 to Louisville/Jefferson County
- Migration from Louisville/Jefferson County to St. Louis: 323 (#24 most common destination from Louisville/Jefferson County)
- Net migration: 127 to Louisville/Jefferson County
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#40. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR Metro Area
- Migration to Fayetteville in 2015-2019: 456
- Migration from Fayetteville to St. Louis: 265 (#12 most common destination from Fayetteville)
- Net migration: 191 to Fayetteville
- Migration from Fayetteville to St. Louis: 265 (#12 most common destination from Fayetteville)
- Net migration: 191 to Fayetteville
#39. Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Metro Area
- Migration to Little Rock in 2015-2019: 459
- Migration from Little Rock to St. Louis: 416 (#11 most common destination from Little Rock)
- Net migration: 43 to Little Rock
- Migration from Little Rock to St. Louis: 416 (#11 most common destination from Little Rock)
- Net migration: 43 to Little Rock
#38. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area
- Migration to Detroit in 2015-2019: 460
- Migration from Detroit to St. Louis: 498 (#42 most common destination from Detroit)
- Net migration: 38 to St. Louis
- Migration from Detroit to St. Louis: 498 (#42 most common destination from Detroit)
- Net migration: 38 to St. Louis
#37. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Riverside in 2015-2019: 463
- Migration from Riverside to St. Louis: 198 (#91 most common destination from Riverside)
- Net migration: 265 to Riverside
- Migration from Riverside to St. Louis: 198 (#91 most common destination from Riverside)
- Net migration: 265 to Riverside
#36. North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL Metro Area
- Migration to North Port in 2015-2019: 478
- Migration from North Port to St. Louis: 71 (#72 most common destination from North Port)
- Net migration: 407 to North Port
- Migration from North Port to St. Louis: 71 (#72 most common destination from North Port)
- Net migration: 407 to North Port
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#35. Jacksonville, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Jacksonville in 2015-2019: 480
- Migration from Jacksonville to St. Louis: 368 (#33 most common destination from Jacksonville)
- Net migration: 112 to Jacksonville
- Migration from Jacksonville to St. Louis: 368 (#33 most common destination from Jacksonville)
- Net migration: 112 to Jacksonville
#34. San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metro Area
- Migration to San Antonio in 2015-2019: 482
- Migration from San Antonio to St. Louis: 281 (#57 most common destination from San Antonio)
- Net migration: 201 to San Antonio
- Migration from San Antonio to St. Louis: 281 (#57 most common destination from San Antonio)
- Net migration: 201 to San Antonio
#33. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metro Area
- Migration to Boston in 2015-2019: 487
- Migration from Boston to St. Louis: 400 (#65 most common destination from Boston)
- Net migration: 87 to Boston
- Migration from Boston to St. Louis: 400 (#65 most common destination from Boston)
- Net migration: 87 to Boston
#32. Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Austin in 2015-2019: 488
- Migration from Austin to St. Louis: 210 (#67 most common destination from Austin)
- Net migration: 278 to Austin
- Migration from Austin to St. Louis: 210 (#67 most common destination from Austin)
- Net migration: 278 to Austin
#31. Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metro Area
- Migration to Portland in 2015-2019: 507
- Migration from Portland to St. Louis: 127 (#91 most common destination from Portland)
- Net migration: 380 to Portland
- Migration from Portland to St. Louis: 127 (#91 most common destination from Portland)
- Net migration: 380 to Portland
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#30. Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metro Area
- Migration to Cincinnati in 2015-2019: 516
- Migration from Cincinnati to St. Louis: 501 (#23 most common destination from Cincinnati)
- Net migration: 15 to Cincinnati
- Migration from Cincinnati to St. Louis: 501 (#23 most common destination from Cincinnati)
- Net migration: 15 to Cincinnati
#29. Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV Metro Area
- Migration to Las Vegas in 2015-2019: 532
- Migration from Las Vegas to St. Louis: 698 (#25 most common destination from Las Vegas)
- Net migration: 166 to St. Louis
- Migration from Las Vegas to St. Louis: 698 (#25 most common destination from Las Vegas)
- Net migration: 166 to St. Louis
#28. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metro Area
- Migration to Charlotte in 2015-2019: 549
- Migration from Charlotte to St. Louis: 291 (#63 most common destination from Charlotte)
- Net migration: 258 to Charlotte
- Migration from Charlotte to St. Louis: 291 (#63 most common destination from Charlotte)
- Net migration: 258 to Charlotte
#27. Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Metro Area
- Migration to Indianapolis in 2015-2019: 594
- Migration from Indianapolis to St. Louis: 527 (#31 most common destination from Indianapolis)
- Net migration: 67 to Indianapolis
- Migration from Indianapolis to St. Louis: 527 (#31 most common destination from Indianapolis)
- Net migration: 67 to Indianapolis
#26. Carbondale-Marion, IL Metro Area
- Migration to Carbondale in 2015-2019: 606
- Migration from Carbondale to St. Louis: 635 (#2 most common destination from Carbondale)
- Net migration: 29 to St. Louis
- Migration from Carbondale to St. Louis: 635 (#2 most common destination from Carbondale)
- Net migration: 29 to St. Louis
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#25. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC Metro Area
- Migration to Virginia Beach in 2015-2019: 613
- Migration from Virginia Beach to St. Louis: 752 (#25 most common destination from Virginia Beach)
- Net migration: 139 to St. Louis
- Migration from Virginia Beach to St. Louis: 752 (#25 most common destination from Virginia Beach)
- Net migration: 139 to St. Louis
#24. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metro Area
- Migration to Minneapolis in 2015-2019: 643
- Migration from Minneapolis to St. Louis: 610 (#36 most common destination from Minneapolis)
- Net migration: 33 to Minneapolis
- Migration from Minneapolis to St. Louis: 610 (#36 most common destination from Minneapolis)
- Net migration: 33 to Minneapolis
#23. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metro Area
- Migration to Seattle in 2015-2019: 700
- Migration from Seattle to St. Louis: 583 (#52 most common destination from Seattle)
- Net migration: 117 to Seattle
- Migration from Seattle to St. Louis: 583 (#52 most common destination from Seattle)
- Net migration: 117 to Seattle
#22. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area
- Migration to Nashville in 2015-2019: 727
- Migration from Nashville to St. Louis: 531 (#23 most common destination from Nashville)
- Net migration: 196 to Nashville
- Migration from Nashville to St. Louis: 531 (#23 most common destination from Nashville)
- Net migration: 196 to Nashville
#21. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metro Area
- Migration to Los Angeles in 2015-2019: 736
- Migration from Los Angeles to St. Louis: 1,045 (#51 most common destination from Los Angeles)
- Net migration: 309 to St. Louis
- Migration from Los Angeles to St. Louis: 1,045 (#51 most common destination from Los Angeles)
- Net migration: 309 to St. Louis
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#20. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Orlando in 2015-2019: 758
- Migration from Orlando to St. Louis: 185 (#85 most common destination from Orlando)
- Net migration: 573 to Orlando
- Migration from Orlando to St. Louis: 185 (#85 most common destination from Orlando)
- Net migration: 573 to Orlando
#19. Colorado Springs, CO Metro Area
- Migration to Colorado Springs in 2015-2019: 795
- Migration from Colorado Springs to St. Louis: 96 (#96 most common destination from Colorado Springs)
- Net migration: 699 to Colorado Springs
- Migration from Colorado Springs to St. Louis: 96 (#96 most common destination from Colorado Springs)
- Net migration: 699 to Colorado Springs
#18. San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Metro Area
- Migration to San Diego in 2015-2019: 797
- Migration from San Diego to St. Louis: 577 (#52 most common destination from San Diego)
- Net migration: 220 to San Diego
- Migration from San Diego to St. Louis: 577 (#52 most common destination from San Diego)
- Net migration: 220 to San Diego
#17. Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metro Area
- Migration to Memphis in 2015-2019: 799
- Migration from Memphis to St. Louis: 1,061 (#5 most common destination from Memphis)
- Net migration: 262 to St. Louis
- Migration from Memphis to St. Louis: 1,061 (#5 most common destination from Memphis)
- Net migration: 262 to St. Louis
#16. Springfield, IL Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield in 2015-2019: 863
- Migration from Springfield to St. Louis: 1,123 (#1 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 260 to St. Louis
- Migration from Springfield to St. Louis: 1,123 (#1 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 260 to St. Louis
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#15. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Metro Area
- Migration to New York in 2015-2019: 965
- Migration from New York to St. Louis: 1,577 (#65 most common destination from New York)
- Net migration: 612 to St. Louis
- Migration from New York to St. Louis: 1,577 (#65 most common destination from New York)
- Net migration: 612 to St. Louis
#14. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Miami in 2015-2019: 1,092
- Migration from Miami to St. Louis: 285 (#92 most common destination from Miami)
- Net migration: 807 to Miami
- Migration from Miami to St. Louis: 285 (#92 most common destination from Miami)
- Net migration: 807 to Miami
#13. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area
- Migration to Tampa in 2015-2019: 1,140
- Migration from Tampa to St. Louis: 707 (#32 most common destination from Tampa)
- Net migration: 433 to Tampa
- Migration from Tampa to St. Louis: 707 (#32 most common destination from Tampa)
- Net migration: 433 to Tampa
#12. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metro Area
- Migration to Denver in 2015-2019: 1,178
- Migration from Denver to St. Louis: 579 (#38 most common destination from Denver)
- Net migration: 599 to Denver
- Migration from Denver to St. Louis: 579 (#38 most common destination from Denver)
- Net migration: 599 to Denver
#11. Cape Girardeau, MO-IL Metro Area
- Migration to Cape Girardeau in 2015-2019: 1,244
- Migration from Cape Girardeau to St. Louis: 996 (#1 most common destination from Cape Girardeau)
- Net migration: 248 to Cape Girardeau
- Migration from Cape Girardeau to St. Louis: 996 (#1 most common destination from Cape Girardeau)
- Net migration: 248 to Cape Girardeau
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#10. Jefferson City, MO Metro Area
- Migration to Jefferson City in 2015-2019: 1,395
- Migration from Jefferson City to St. Louis: 808 (#2 most common destination from Jefferson City)
- Net migration: 587 to Jefferson City
- Migration from Jefferson City to St. Louis: 808 (#2 most common destination from Jefferson City)
- Net migration: 587 to Jefferson City
#9. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area
- Migration to Washington in 2015-2019: 1,539
- Migration from Washington to St. Louis: 1,008 (#52 most common destination from Washington)
- Net migration: 531 to Washington
- Migration from Washington to St. Louis: 1,008 (#52 most common destination from Washington)
- Net migration: 531 to Washington
#8. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Houston in 2015-2019: 1,614
- Migration from Houston to St. Louis: 758 (#43 most common destination from Houston)
- Net migration: 856 to Houston
- Migration from Houston to St. Louis: 758 (#43 most common destination from Houston)
- Net migration: 856 to Houston
#7. Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro Area
- Migration to Phoenix in 2015-2019: 1,625
- 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
#6. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA Metro Area
- Migration to Atlanta in 2015-2019: 1,987
- Migration from Atlanta to St. Louis: 1,352 (#33 most common destination from Atlanta)
- Net migration: 635 to Atlanta
- Migration from Atlanta to St. Louis: 1,352 (#33 most common destination from Atlanta)
- Net migration: 635 to Atlanta
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#5. Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Migration to Kansas City in 2015-2019: 2,629
- Migration from Kansas City to St. Louis: 3,540 (#2 most common destination from Kansas City)
- Net migration: 911 to St. Louis
- Migration from Kansas City to St. Louis: 3,540 (#2 most common destination from Kansas City)
- Net migration: 911 to St. Louis
#4. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area
- Migration to Dallas in 2015-2019: 3,071
- Migration from Dallas to St. Louis: 2,092 (#21 most common destination from Dallas)
- Net migration: 979 to Dallas
- Migration from Dallas to St. Louis: 2,092 (#21 most common destination from Dallas)
- Net migration: 979 to Dallas
#3. Columbia, MO Metro Area
- Migration to Columbia in 2015-2019: 3,075
- Migration from Columbia to St. Louis: 2,277 (#1 most common destination from Columbia)
- Net migration: 798 to Columbia
- Migration from Columbia to St. Louis: 2,277 (#1 most common destination from Columbia)
- Net migration: 798 to Columbia
#2. Springfield, MO Metro Area
- Migration to Springfield in 2015-2019: 3,468
- Migration from Springfield to St. Louis: 1,583 (#2 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 1,885 to Springfield
- Migration from Springfield to St. Louis: 1,583 (#2 most common destination from Springfield)
- Net migration: 1,885 to Springfield
#1. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro Area
- Migration to Chicago in 2015-2019: 4,300
- Migration from Chicago to St. Louis: 5,060 (#11 most common destination from Chicago)
- Net migration: 760 to St. Louis
- Migration from Chicago to St. Louis: 5,060 (#11 most common destination from Chicago)
- Net migration: 760 to St. Louis
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