A new report study reveals people may dream of traveling far and wide from their hometown but many don’t move to locations that far away.
The median distance Americans live from their hometowns is 30 miles.
People who still live in their home state live less than an hour from their hometown…on average just 47 minutes!
The report study covers how many Americans still live in the town they were raised in and how many are venturing out to pursue school, life and careers.
Findings
The nationwide survey found that 29% of Americans still live in the town they grew up in, and 2 in 3 live less than an hour from their hometown.
2 in 5 plan on staying in their hometown the rest of their lives.
64% live in a house, 24% in an apartment, 5% in a townhome, 4% in a mobile home, and 3% in a condo.
For those who did leave home, 70% did so to live the life they wanted, but nearly half still miss home.
The main reason people don’t leave their hometown has to do with comfort and emotional attachment. Other causes are the financial inability to leave, jobs, and a fear of the unknown.
Take a look at the full report for insight on how many parents move to follow their kids– and how many Americans are planning on moving back home.
Methodology
In August 2023, AllStarHome.com surveyed 1,000 people about their hometowns and current living situations.
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