In a time when big cities are too expensive for most Americans to live in, many are moving to smaller metros and suburbs in pursuit of lower costs of living and better qualities of life.
But which suburbs are drawing in the most new residents?
Moving company moveBuddha examined search data from its Moving Cost Calculator to identify suburbs with the highest in-to-out moving interest, selecting one “best suburb” per state based on this ratio.
Here’s which Illinois suburb made the cut.
Which suburbs are people choosing the most in 2026?
The following suburbs had the highest in-to-out move ratio, according to the report:
Which Illinois suburb is the most attractive to movers?
Edwardsville, Illinois, made the list, with an in-to-out move ratio of 1.52. The suburb sits across the Mississippi River from St. Louis in southern Illinois.
It also ranked among the most affordable suburbs on the list, with a median home price of $314,551, according to Zillow.
Most affordable attractive suburbs
Here are the most affordable suburbs movers love:
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: This Illinois suburb was most interesting to people relocating in 2026
Reporting by Hannah Hudnall, Peoria Journal Star / Journal Star
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