Veterans, thank you for your service. Lets understand where this demographic moves and how they live. We will need to understand durable demand, track where veteran households are planting roots.
Because they’re not speculators. They’re not following TikTok realtors. And they’re not moving for tax gimmicks. They’re moving for family, affordability, and permanence.
And they’re doing it at scale.
📦 According to USPS and Census data, veteran households have been relocating steadily to the same metros leading broader migration:
Florida: Tampa, Jacksonville, and the Panhandle see consistently high veteran net inflow
Texas: San Antonio and the I‑35 corridor draw both active duty and retired families
Arizona: Phoenix suburbs and rural offsets like Prescott are veteran buyer magnets
Tennessee + South Carolina: gaining older veterans through second-stage retirement moves
📊 VA Home Loan data backs it up:
In 2024, over 746,000 VA loans were issued — 65% in just ten states
Top 5 states for VA loan volume: Texas, Florida, California, North Carolina, Georgia
Average VA loan: $345,000 — with low default rates and high buyer retention
This matters.
Why? Because veteran migration is a high-signal version of family migration. It’s sticky. It’s community based. And it’s extremely sensitive to cost-of-living and service access.
Veteran buyers often:
Use VA loans (0% down, favorable terms)
Prioritize stable school systems, health infrastructure, and proximity to bases
Stay longer in homes than non-veteran peers
In real estate terms, that’s durable demand.
Compare that to speculative hot zones like Boise or Austin, where investor share ballooned then reversed. Veteran heavy metros didn’t crash as hard and haven’t exited.
So if you’re a builder, operator, or investor — track this cohort. Their moves signal:
Where support systems work (healthcare, education, community)
Where housing is still in reach for families with real needs
Where public spending (VA + DOD) quietly supports local economies
Make your next move count.
Stacy
Founder, CEO - Smart Movers Club
P.S. Every member’s at a different stage. Book a quick call and I’ll help you figure out which path makes the most sense for you.
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