Best In Tennessee Real Estate™: Nashville
2026-10-09
🏆 #1 of 10 Nashville metro counties, #1 of 10 Tennessee counties — ALEX Intelligence 2026
Los Angeles County, CA, sent 385 fewer households to Nashville in 2022-23 than in 2021-22 — the steepest decline in inbound migration from any U.S. county to the Nashville metro. This isn't a sign of weakening demand — it’s a shift in national mobility patterns. As high-cost coastal cities disincentivize relocation, Nashville is emerging as a strategic alternative.
This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s analysis of IRS Statistics of Income Migration Data, 2021-22 and 2022-23 vintages: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-09-nashville-mig-trend-origin-asc
Why is Nashville attracting those leaving Los Angeles, not just those moving from Tennessee? The answer lies in quality of life, economic opportunity, and long-term stability — not just price. This is a structural shift, not a cyclical dip.
Counties Sending Fewer Households to Nashville, 2022-23 vs 2021-22 (ALEX Intelligence — 2026)
#1 Los Angeles County, CA <- this market
#2 Orange County, CA
#3 Cook County, IL
#4 Sacramento County, CA
#5 Placer County, CA
#6 Ventura County, CA
#7 King County, WA
#8 Contra Costa County, CA
#9 San Bernardino County, CA
#10 Madison County, AL
Counties Sending Fewer Households to Nashville, 2022-23 vs 2021-22 (ALEX Intelligence — 2026)
#1 Los Angeles County, CA <- this market
#2 Orange County, CA
#3 Cook County, IL
#4 Sacramento County, CA
#5 Placer County, CA
#6 Ventura County, CA
#7 King County, WA
#8 Contra Costa County, CA
#9 San Bernardino County, CA
#10 Madison County, AL
Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-09-nashville-mig-trend-origin-asc
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Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Director, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services · TREC Consumer Protection Notice · trec.texas.gov



