A forecast showing the U.S. cities where Americans are most likely to move in 2026 indicates a new list of up-and-coming destinations . Shifts in where people are moving carry significant implications for local economies, urban planning, housing markets and the political landscape in destinations experiencing surging demand. A new analysis of moving trends suggests American moving patterns in 2026 will diverge sharply from both the pandemic-era boom in small towns and the long-standing appeal