Where Are People Moving in Pocahontas, IA?
IRS county-to-county migration, 2023 tax year (released about two years after the tax year it covers).
People moving in
Not available
People moving out
48
Net migration
-174
Pocahontas, IA is a net loser of residents. In the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), Not available people moved in and 48 moved out, for a net loss of -174. 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 Pocahontas, IA’s flows in each direction.
Top counties people left Pocahontas, IA for
| Destination county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista, IAIowa | 27 | 45 |
| Calhoun, IAIowa | 21 | 38 |
“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 Pocahontas, IA or leaving?
Pocahontas, IA had a net loss of -174 residents in the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), with Not available people moving in and 48 moving out. Net migration is inflow minus outflow.
Where are people moving to Pocahontas, IA from?
County-to-county origin detail for Pocahontas, IA is being updated. When available, this page lists the top ten counties new residents moved from.
Where do people leaving Pocahontas, IA go?
People leaving Pocahontas, IA most often move to Buena Vista, IA, Calhoun, IA. The full top-ten list of destination counties is in the table above.
What does Pocahontas, IA 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 Pocahontas, IA's price forecast, building permits, and affordability on the full county dashboard before drawing a conclusion.
How current is this Pocahontas, IA 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.