Where Are People Moving in Westchester, NY?
IRS county-to-county migration, 2023 tax year (released about two years after the tax year it covers).
People moving in
19,360
People moving out
22,847
Net migration
-4,984
Westchester, NY is a net loser of residents. In the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), 19,360 people moved in and 22,847 moved out, for a net loss of -4,984. 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 Westchester, NY’s flows in each direction.
Top counties people moved to Westchester, NY from
| Origin county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx, NYNew York | 5,118 | 8,951 |
| New York, NYNew York | 2,970 | 5,190 |
| Queens, NYNew York | 1,501 | 2,517 |
| Kings, NYNew York | 1,371 | 2,456 |
| Putnam, NYNew York | 623 | 1,026 |
| Nassau, NYNew York | 495 | 762 |
| Dutchess, NYNew York | 422 | 638 |
| Rockland, NYNew York | 417 | 615 |
| Suffolk, NYNew York | 353 | 551 |
| Orange, NYNew York | 332 | 532 |
Top counties people left Westchester, NY for
| Destination county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NYNew York | 2,542 | 3,406 |
| Bronx, NYNew York | 2,232 | 3,707 |
| Putnam, NYNew York | 1,048 | 1,890 |
| Dutchess, NYNew York | 957 | 1,693 |
| Kings, NYNew York | 942 | 1,219 |
| Queens, NYNew York | 806 | 1,203 |
| Orange, NYNew York | 538 | 978 |
| Rockland, NYNew York | 529 | 995 |
| Palm Beach, FLFlorida | 457 | 785 |
| Bergen, NJNew Jersey | 412 | 716 |
“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 Westchester, NY or leaving?
Westchester, NY had a net loss of -4,984 residents in the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), with 19,360 people moving in and 22,847 moving out. Net migration is inflow minus outflow.
Where are people moving to Westchester, NY from?
The largest sources of new Westchester, NY residents are Bronx, NY, New York, NY, Queens, NY. The full top-ten list of origin counties is in the table above.
Where do people leaving Westchester, NY go?
People leaving Westchester, NY most often move to New York, NY, Bronx, NY, Putnam, NY. The full top-ten list of destination counties is in the table above.
What does Westchester, NY 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 Westchester, NY's price forecast, building permits, and affordability on the full county dashboard before drawing a conclusion.
How current is this Westchester, NY 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.