2026 E-Insights Report

Geographic Mobility Among Households Below the Poverty Line

  • Tampa Bay’s mobility rate among residents below the poverty line has steadily declined over the past decade, falling from around 23% in 2013 to roughly 16.8% by 2024. This points to gradually improving residential stability for low-income households.
  • Baltimore, Miami, St. Louis, and San Diego show the lowest mobility under poverty levels in 2024, all clustering between 15.6–17%. These metros appear to have comparatively stronger residential stability among low-income populations.
  • Austin, San Antonio, Raleigh-Durham, Orlando, and Seattle show the highest mobility under poverty rates, each exceeding 23–26% in 2024. These regions reflect greater residential churn among low-income residents, which may relate to faster rent growth, rapid in-migration pressures, or structural housing affordability challenges.
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About: This indicator measures the percentage of residents living below the federal poverty line who changed their residence within the past year. Mobility among low-income households can reflect housing instability, displacement pressures, affordability challenges, and broader socioeconomic vulnerability. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates, Table B07012: Geographical Mobility in the Past Year by Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months.