Las Vegas, NV January 05, 2026
In case you missed it, new data from the U-Haul Growth Index shows Nevada ranking as the No. 20 growth state in the nation, marking a 15-spot improvement from its No. 35 ranking in 2024 and signaling continued stabilization and renewed confidence in the Silver State.
“Nevada’s rise in the U-Haul Growth Index shows that people are choosing to stay, work, and build their lives here,” said Governor Joe Lombardo. “My administration remains focused on creating good-paying jobs, expanding attainable housing, and fostering a safe environment where families and businesses can succeed. This progress reflects the stability and opportunity we are working every day to deliver for Nevadans.”
According to the 2025 U-Haul Growth Index, Nevada registered as a net-gain state, with more one-way U-Haul customers moving into the state than leaving. Arrivals accounted for 50.4 percent of all one-way U-Haul traffic in and out of Nevada, compared to 49.6 percent departures. Notably, while overall migration slowed nationwide, Nevada saw fewer residents leaving, helping drive the state’s improved ranking.
U-Haul officials cited steady job opportunities, growing communities such as Henderson, and continued in-migration from states including California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado as contributing factors to Nevada’s improved performance.
The U-Haul Growth Index serves as a key indicator of migration trends and a measure of how effectively states are attracting and retaining residents. Nevada’s significant year-over-year improvement places it among the largest climbers nationwide in 2025.
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