Where Are People Moving in Allegheny, PA?
IRS county-to-county migration, 2023 tax year (released about two years after the tax year it covers).
People moving in
18,727
People moving out
21,494
Net migration
-6,780
Allegheny, PA is a net loser of residents. In the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), 18,727 people moved in and 21,494 moved out, for a net loss of -6,780. 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 Allegheny, PA’s flows in each direction.
Top counties people moved to Allegheny, PA from
| Origin county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland, PAPennsylvania | 1,991 | 2,776 |
| Washington, PAPennsylvania | 1,411 | 2,019 |
| Butler, PAPennsylvania | 1,203 | 1,713 |
| Beaver, PAPennsylvania | 847 | 1,210 |
| Erie, PAPennsylvania | 305 | 383 |
| Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | 303 | 410 |
| Cook, ILIllinois | 240 | 318 |
| Fayette, PAPennsylvania | 219 | 319 |
| Los Angeles, CACalifornia | 218 | 278 |
| Cuyahoga, OHOhio | 217 | 293 |
Top counties people left Allegheny, PA for
| Destination county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland, PAPennsylvania | 2,304 | 3,762 |
| Washington, PAPennsylvania | 1,942 | 3,265 |
| Butler, PAPennsylvania | 1,755 | 2,910 |
| Beaver, PAPennsylvania | 1,196 | 1,833 |
| Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | 393 | 475 |
| New York, NYNew York | 384 | 410 |
| Santa Clara, CACalifornia | 355 | 422 |
| Cook, ILIllinois | 316 | 421 |
| Los Angeles, CACalifornia | 290 | 350 |
| King, WAWashington | 273 | 326 |
“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 Allegheny, PA or leaving?
Allegheny, PA had a net loss of -6,780 residents in the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), with 18,727 people moving in and 21,494 moving out. Net migration is inflow minus outflow.
Where are people moving to Allegheny, PA from?
The largest sources of new Allegheny, PA residents are Westmoreland, PA, Washington, PA, Butler, PA. The full top-ten list of origin counties is in the table above.
Where do people leaving Allegheny, PA go?
People leaving Allegheny, PA most often move to Westmoreland, PA, Washington, PA, Butler, PA. The full top-ten list of destination counties is in the table above.
What does Allegheny, PA 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 Allegheny, PA's price forecast, building permits, and affordability on the full county dashboard before drawing a conclusion.
How current is this Allegheny, PA 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.