2024 was a transformative year for MakeMyMove, with impressive milestones and meaningful stories underscoring the company’s mission to help communities attract new residents. Here's a look at the highlights and achievements that defined the year.
MakeMyMove facilitated nearly 60,000 applications in 2024, showcasing a growing interest among remote workers seeking new opportunities and communities. Among the top destinations with the highest number of applications:
Applicants primarily hailed from states like Georgia, Florida, Texas and Illinois - signaling strong interstate interest. Georgia led the way with 6,295 applications per capita, followed by Tennessee and Mississippi.
MakeMyMove’s impact was felt across the nation as 930 movers relocated through the platform —more than doubling 2023’s total of 411 movers. Many of these movers chose to settle in communities experiencing population decline, with 58% moving to such areas. Notable relocation hotspots included:
Off-platform mover data, such as 10 relocations to Cumberland, MD, further highlighted MakeMyMove’s broad influence.
The economic benefits of relocation were substantial. Movers brought over $34 million in annual household income, with 46% of that income flowing to communities with declining populations. Their relocations had an estimated new economic impact of $41.2 million in their adopted towns.
On average, movers increased the value of their salaries by relocating to areas with a lower cost of living. For instance, a $122,000 salary in a higher-cost area felt like $137,000 in their new community.
The profile of the movers showed a diverse and dynamic group:
Three key traits defined successful relocation programs:
Based on the keys to running a successful program and feedback from the communities on our platform, MakeMyMove has released a host of new features and updates to the platform. Including:
Behind the data are stories of life-changing moves.
Ayenna was just one mover who achieved a better life through MakeMyMove.
These narratives underscore the profound human impact of MakeMyMove’s mission.
The year ahead promises continued growth and innovation, with trends shaping the future of remote work and community development:
2024 was a year of growth, impact, and inspiration for MakeMyMove. With strengthened programs, increasing community participation, and powerful success stories, the foundation is set for an even brighter 2025.
Remote work has freed millions of Americans to live where they want, and many are making the move to places that better match their lifestyle. In turn, cities and towns across the country are offering incentives like cash, perks and programming to remote workers who move and work from their communities. At MakeMyMove, you can explore all the places, get personalized help to find the one that’s right for you, connect with locals, and access support to make your move a piece of cake.
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