Where Are People Moving in San Joaquin, CA?
IRS county-to-county migration, 2023 tax year (released about two years after the tax year it covers).
People moving in
13,182
People moving out
12,421
Net migration
+2,171
San Joaquin, CA is a net gainer of residents. In the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), 13,182 people moved in and 12,421 moved out, for a net gain of +2,171. Sustained inflows like this are one of the strongest long-run signals of housing demand.
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 San Joaquin, CA’s flows in each direction.
Top counties people moved to San Joaquin, CA from
| Origin county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Alameda, CACalifornia | 3,092 | 6,832 |
| Santa Clara, CACalifornia | 2,060 | 4,541 |
| Stanislaus, CACalifornia | 1,560 | 2,933 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | 1,268 | 2,158 |
| Contra Costa, CACalifornia | 977 | 1,931 |
| San Mateo, CACalifornia | 416 | 852 |
| Los Angeles, CACalifornia | 343 | 550 |
| Solano, CACalifornia | 237 | 386 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | 224 | 370 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | 213 | 367 |
Top counties people left San Joaquin, CA for
| Destination county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Stanislaus, CACalifornia | 1,879 | 3,474 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | 1,637 | 2,835 |
| Alameda, CACalifornia | 1,528 | 2,692 |
| Santa Clara, CACalifornia | 861 | 1,535 |
| Contra Costa, CACalifornia | 747 | 1,366 |
| Los Angeles, CACalifornia | 375 | 517 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | 249 | 375 |
| Clark, NVNevada | 247 | 483 |
| Calaveras, CACalifornia | 247 | 490 |
| San Mateo, CACalifornia | 245 | 412 |
“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 San Joaquin, CA or leaving?
San Joaquin, CA had a net gain of +2,171 residents in the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), with 13,182 people moving in and 12,421 moving out. Net migration is inflow minus outflow.
Where are people moving to San Joaquin, CA from?
The largest sources of new San Joaquin, CA residents are Alameda, CA, Santa Clara, CA, Stanislaus, CA. The full top-ten list of origin counties is in the table above.
Where do people leaving San Joaquin, CA go?
People leaving San Joaquin, CA most often move to Stanislaus, CA, Sacramento, CA, Alameda, CA. The full top-ten list of destination counties is in the table above.
What does San Joaquin, 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 San Joaquin, CA's price forecast, building permits, and affordability on the full county dashboard before drawing a conclusion.
How current is this San Joaquin, 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.