Pack up: People are moving to Indianapolis from these US cities

U-Haul rolled out info on 2024 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.

A street of houses

Howdy, neighbors — welcome home.

Photo by INDYtoday team

Welcome home, fellow Hoosiers.

U-Haul has released its 2024 mid-year report on migration trends, tracking the origins of U-Haul trucks arriving in the 25 most populated cities in the US, including Indianapolis. Let’s take a look at who’s moved into our city from where — and if you’re new around here, we’ve got even more to share.

So, where are folks coming from? According to U-Haul, here are the top three metropolitan areas outside our state that people are moving to Indy from:

  • Chicago, IL
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Louisville, KY (Oh hey, LOUtoday)

Welcome to Indiana, friends. But that’s not all — our fellow Hoosiers are also moving around quite a bit. Here are the top three cities within the state that U-Haul customers are arriving to Naptown from:

  • Fort Wayne
  • Muncie
  • Bloomington

Home sweet home

Now that you’re here, stay a while. If you’re a newcomer — or even a longtime local who loves staying in the loop — check out our City Guides for everything there is to know about Indy.

This batch could be especially helpful as you settle in to local life:

If you know someone who’s new to our city, invite them to subscribe to our INDYtoday newsletter — the more, the merrier.

More from INDYtoday
In addition to wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings, these are a few of my favorite things — that are hyperspecific to Indianapolis.
What’s there to do in Indianapolis when you’re an introvert? We’ve cooked up a few ways you can get out on the town while staying in your comfort zone.
Dining in Indy is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
Get your sweat on with something a little less common than your standard HIIT or yoga class.
Whether you’re looking to save money, improve your physical fitness, or something else, find the resources you need to stick to your New Year’s resolutions in 2026.
At these 10 miniature art galleries in the Indy area, you can take a piece of art or leave one for your neighbors to love.
Explore the options for giving your old tree new life, from dropping it off to be turned into mulch to creating a wildlife haven in your yard.
Fellow stargazers, consult our chart for a few spots around Indy to escape the light pollution of the city and look to the sky.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
According to the library’s data, you couldn’t get enough of these books last year. See which titles you missed, plus staff picks.