48% of Americans Eyeing a Move in 2025 Cite Political Climate as Reason [New LendingTree Report]

In the face of uncertainty about what this year might mean for the housing market and the broader economy, 2025 brings plenty of opportunities for change.

One change many Americans are thinking about as we begin the new year is whether they should remain in their current homes or seek greener pastures elsewhere. According to LendingTree’s latest survey, 40% of Americans are considering a move in 2025. Here's what else we found.

• Among those who are considering a move, 48% say the political climate makes them want to do so. 
• 43% of all Americans say they’re willing to spend more to live in a place that more closely matches their political ideals and values. This is especially true among Gen Zers (61%) and millennials (53%).
• The result of the presidential election swayed many potential movers. 41% of respondents considering moving say the presidential election results make it more likely. This is especially true among men (47%), with women at just 32%.
• Safety and access to health care will play a role in where people choose to live in 2025. While 87% of all respondents say they have access to adequate health care in their current location, 14% of women and 13% of men disagree.
• 11% of Democrats say they don’t feel safe where they live, compared with 8% of Republicans who say the same. Among those who feel unsafe, 62% say they’ll move because of it.

You can check out the full report here: https://www.lendingtree.com/home/mortgage/thinking-about-moving-survey/

LendingTree's Senior Economist and report author, Jacob Channel, had this to say:

"At first glance, politics might not seem like a good enough reason to prompt a move. But while some political disagreements are trivial, others aren’t. If you find the political climate in your area is making you feel unsafe or limiting your ability to live a healthy and productive life, that’s a valid reason for trying to go someplace else. If you need to spend more to live in a community that accepts and is tolerant of your lifestyle and beliefs, that could be a worthwhile investment."