Florida Population Growth Continues in 2025 According to the U-Haul Growth Index

Florida continues to attract new residents at a rapid pace, and the latest data confirms it.

U-Haul has released its 2025 U-Haul Growth Index, a report that analyzes millions of one way truck rentals to determine where people are actually moving. Based on this real world migration data, Florida ranked second overall in the United States for population growth, trailing only Texas.

This report offers valuable insight into migration trends, housing demand, and long term growth across the state.

Florida Cities Ranked Among the Fastest Growing in the U.S.

Florida had a strong showing in the Top U.S. Growth Cities rankings, with 12 cities landing in the national top 25.

Here are the Florida cities included in the 2025 U-Haul Growth Index:

• Ocala ranked #1
• North Port ranked #2
• Kissimmee ranked #4
• Clermont ranked #5
• Fort Lauderdale ranked #7
• St. Augustine ranked #8
• Daytona Beach ranked #9
• Panama City ranked #10
• North Fort Myers ranked #12
• Leesburg ranked #16
• Sarasota ranked #18
• St. Cloud ranked #19

This means nearly half of the fastest growing cities in the country are located in Florida, highlighting continued demand across both coastal and inland communities.

Florida Metro Areas Seeing Strong Migration

The report also ranked top growth metro areas, which include larger regions and surrounding communities. Florida metros once again appeared throughout the list.

Florida metro areas ranked in the 2025 report include:

• Lakeland ranked #11
• Palm Bay ranked #13
• Jacksonville ranked #18
• Port St. Lucie ranked #19
• Miami ranked #24

These rankings show that growth is happening statewide, from major metro areas to smaller lifestyle driven cities.

What Florida’s Growth Means for Real Estate

Migration trends often act as an early indicator for housing demand and economic activity. Continued population growth can impact:

• Home values
• Housing inventory
• New construction and development
• Rental demand
• Local infrastructure and services

For homeowners, this data may point to long term demand.
For buyers, it explains why competition still exists in many markets.
For investors, it highlights areas where population growth may support future rental demand.

Why People Keep Moving to Florida

Florida’s continued growth is driven by a combination of factors including lifestyle, weather, job opportunities, and overall quality of life. The 2025 U-Haul Growth Index reinforces what many residents already see every day. New neighbors, new businesses, and expanding communities across the state.

If you are thinking about buying, selling, or investing in Florida real estate, understanding population growth trends is important.

If you would like to talk about how this growth impacts your local market, feel free to reach out. I am happy to share insights, answer questions, or help you plan your next move.

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Source: U-Haul Growth Index: Top U.S. Growth Metros and Cities of 2025
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