Where Are People Moving in Kings, CA?
IRS county-to-county migration, 2023 tax year (released about two years after the tax year it covers).
People moving in
2,039
People moving out
1,952
Net migration
-471
Kings, CA is a net loser of residents. In the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), 2,039 people moved in and 1,952 moved out, for a net loss of -471. Net outflows can soften local rent and price growth over time, though the cause matters as much as the number.
Migration is most useful read alongside the rest of the market. People move for jobs, affordability, climate, and lifestyle, and where they come from and go to says a lot about what a county is competing on. Below are the specific counties driving Kings, CA’s flows in each direction.
Top counties people moved to Kings, CA from
| Origin county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CACalifornia | 612 | 1,219 |
| Tulare, CACalifornia | 398 | 784 |
| Los Angeles, CACalifornia | 136 | 236 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | 136 | 276 |
| Kern, CACalifornia | 92 | 187 |
| Virginia Beach, VAVirginia | 63 | 162 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | 49 | 93 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | 48 | 82 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | 44 | 69 |
| Monterey, CACalifornia | 44 | 86 |
Top counties people left Kings, CA for
| Destination county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CACalifornia | 498 | 916 |
| Tulare, CACalifornia | 445 | 850 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | 176 | 357 |
| Los Angeles, CACalifornia | 112 | 174 |
| Kern, CACalifornia | 90 | 165 |
| Virginia Beach, VAVirginia | 64 | 156 |
| Maricopa, AZArizona | 56 | 97 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | 54 | 93 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | 49 | 110 |
| Island, WAWashington | 46 | 103 |
“Returns” counts tax returns (a household proxy) that moved along each flow; “People” counts the individuals on those returns, when reported. IRS aggregate and foreign pseudo-rows are excluded. Informational only, not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Are people moving to Kings, CA or leaving?
Kings, CA had a net loss of -471 residents in the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), with 2,039 people moving in and 1,952 moving out. Net migration is inflow minus outflow.
Where are people moving to Kings, CA from?
The largest sources of new Kings, CA residents are Fresno, CA, Tulare, CA, Los Angeles, CA. The full top-ten list of origin counties is in the table above.
Where do people leaving Kings, CA go?
People leaving Kings, CA most often move to Fresno, CA, Tulare, CA, San Diego, CA. The full top-ten list of destination counties is in the table above.
What does Kings, CA migration mean for housing?
Migration is a leading demand signal. Sustained net inflows tend to support rents and home prices when supply cannot keep up, while net outflows can soften them. Read this alongside Kings, CA's price forecast, building permits, and affordability on the full county dashboard before drawing a conclusion.
How current is this Kings, CA migration data?
It comes from IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data, which is released about two years after the tax year it covers; the figures above reflect the 2023 tax year. That lag is normal for this dataset, which counts actual tax returns rather than survey estimates.