Where Are People Moving in Los Angeles, CA?
IRS county-to-county migration, 2023 tax year (released about two years after the tax year it covers).
People moving in
114,343
People moving out
152,600
Net migration
-84,542
Los Angeles, CA is a net loser of residents. In the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), 114,343 people moved in and 152,600 moved out, for a net loss of -84,542. 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 Los Angeles, CA’s flows in each direction.
Top counties people moved to Los Angeles, CA from
| Origin county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Orange, CACalifornia | 16,006 | 23,952 |
| San Bernardino, CACalifornia | 10,887 | 18,695 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | 6,767 | 10,934 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | 4,999 | 6,906 |
| Ventura, CACalifornia | 4,200 | 6,332 |
| Clark, NVNevada | 3,176 | 5,432 |
| New York, NYNew York | 2,264 | 2,840 |
| Maricopa, AZArizona | 2,181 | 3,155 |
| Santa Clara, CACalifornia | 2,171 | 2,938 |
| Alameda, CACalifornia | 2,118 | 2,749 |
Top counties people left Los Angeles, CA for
| Destination county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Orange, CACalifornia | 19,802 | 31,420 |
| San Bernardino, CACalifornia | 18,325 | 34,872 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | 11,161 | 20,742 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | 6,449 | 9,296 |
| Ventura, CACalifornia | 6,216 | 10,470 |
| Clark, NVNevada | 5,979 | 10,100 |
| Kern, CACalifornia | 3,797 | 7,772 |
| Maricopa, AZArizona | 3,562 | 5,844 |
| New York, NYNew York | 2,537 | 2,928 |
| King, WAWashington | 2,363 | 3,138 |
“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 Los Angeles, CA or leaving?
Los Angeles, CA had a net loss of -84,542 residents in the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), with 114,343 people moving in and 152,600 moving out. Net migration is inflow minus outflow.
Where are people moving to Los Angeles, CA from?
The largest sources of new Los Angeles, CA residents are Orange, CA, San Bernardino, CA, Riverside, CA. The full top-ten list of origin counties is in the table above.
Where do people leaving Los Angeles, CA go?
People leaving Los Angeles, CA most often move to Orange, CA, San Bernardino, CA, Riverside, CA. The full top-ten list of destination counties is in the table above.
What does Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA's price forecast, building permits, and affordability on the full county dashboard before drawing a conclusion.
How current is this Los Angeles, 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.