For the study released March 17, 2021, researchers calculated the “inflow-outflow ratio:"—essentially the number of people who moved in for every person that moved out—of 38 major U.S. cities from April 2020 to February 2021. They then determined the 10 cities that experienced the greatest population growth during that time period. Read on to discover the city that gained the most new residents during the pandemic, and if you are considering a move yourself, make sure you know how safe your intended destination is by checking out This Is the Most Dangerous Small Town in America, According to Data. Gain in new residents since April 2020: 4.0 percent Gain in new residents since April 2020: 4.3 percent And for one place that offered cash to new residents, check out This City Will Pay You to Move There Post-Coronavirus. Gain in new residents since April 2020: 4.8 percent Gain in new residents since April 2020: 5.1 percent Gain in new residents since April 2020: 5.7 percent Gain in new residents since April 2020: 6.0 percentae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb And for more moving trends and exclusive rankings sent straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. Gain in new residents since April 2020: 6.1 percent Gain in new residents since April 2020: 6.1 percent Gain in new residents since April 2020: 10.8 percent Gain in new residents since April 2020: 12.3 percent And if you have only narrowed your moving choices down to the state level, do your research by checking out This Is the Most Dangerous State in America.