Where Are People Moving in Van Buren, 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
46
Net migration
-90
Van Buren, IA is a net loser of residents. In the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), Not available people moved in and 46 moved out, for a net loss of -90. 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 Van Buren, IA’s flows in each direction.
Top counties people left Van Buren, IA for
| Destination county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson, IAIowa | 26 | 43 |
| Lee, IAIowa | 20 | 40 |
“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 Van Buren, IA or leaving?
Van Buren, IA had a net loss of -90 residents in the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), with Not available people moving in and 46 moving out. Net migration is inflow minus outflow.
Where are people moving to Van Buren, IA from?
County-to-county origin detail for Van Buren, IA is being updated. When available, this page lists the top ten counties new residents moved from.
Where do people leaving Van Buren, IA go?
People leaving Van Buren, IA most often move to Jefferson, IA, Lee, IA. The full top-ten list of destination counties is in the table above.
What does Van Buren, 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 Van Buren, IA's price forecast, building permits, and affordability on the full county dashboard before drawing a conclusion.
How current is this Van Buren, 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.