In a survey conducted earlier this year, more Americans are moving to Florida. The survey was conducted by the moving and storage company U-Haul and it states that Florida has taking over the number one spot of America’s Top Moving Destination.

Texas has been the previous winner for the last four years. The survey stated that Florida has been showing signs of growth for many years and people feel comfortable moving to Florida because they know there are jobs. Florida is also filled with top attractions and theme parks, is a family-friendly state, boating activities, hundreds of golf courses, sunshine, perfect weather, top recreational facilities, and no matter where you live in the state you are never more than an hour away from the beach.

Florida is in the top five most populated states in the country welcoming more than 1,000 new residents daily. According to the survey, the most populated areas are Kissimmee, Ocala, West Palm Beach area, Port Saint Lucie, and the Bradenton-Sarasota corridor have the highest numbers. Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Pensacola, Miami, and St. Petersburg were among other cities in Florida with high numbers.

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