Arkansas Ranked in the Top 10 for Best Places to Move
Arkansas has now become a Top 10 destination place for people looking to move out of their state to a new state according to the financial website Max My Money.
The secret is out! More Americans are packing their bags and moving to the natural state for its resources such as an affordable way of living, great job opportunities, and plenty of outdoor activities and recreation. From biking, hiking, boating, fishing, and golfing, Arkansas has everything you need when it comes to outdoor adventure.
Arkansas is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, for example in 2021-2022 a U.S. Migration Report states that 44 percent more people were moving into the state than leaving the state for another thus making it the state's highest percentage of any other state this past year with people moving into the state.
Old World Charm - Eureka Springs
Hot Springs National Park - Bathhouse Row
Capital City, Bright Lights - Little Rock
This year according to Niche.com, they ranked some of the Best Places to Live in Arkansas based on crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities. The rankings are also based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and other sources. See the complete list here.
As always Bentonville, Arkansas in Northwest Arkansas along with some other nearby suburbs has become a hot spot for people looking to relocate. But the #1 place to live in the state that surprised me, according to the report was Cave Springs.
I think people are starting to realize that Arkansas is known for more than just "Woo Pig Sooie!" it truly is a land of opportunity to paraphrase an old license plate slogan. Arkansas is giving people looking to move all the lifestyle and professional needs they desire when looking for a new destination to call home.
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission and the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism have devised a campaign strategy called "See Why Arkansas." it's designed to give people looking to move to the state testimonials from families and individuals who have moved to Arkansas and to highlight what the state has to offer. The campaign also offers a relocation calculator that shows just how much difference there is in the cost of living as opposed to other states in the U.S.
Learn what living in Arkansas could mean to you and your family here.
I am happy to call Arkansas my home and I know you would too! So, as you're traveling through Arkansas and you see the road sign that says, "Welcome to Arkansas" just know that we really mean it. Welcome Home!