These places have the highest net migration over five years. (Getty Images) When calculating the Best Places to Live, U.S. News factors in each metro area’s growth due to net migration over a five-year period. For the 2019 rankings, we used net migration data from 2013 to 2017 from the U.S. Census Bureau, the most recent complete data set at the time of our calculations. Places with the most growth might be attracting new residents for many reasons, including a hot job market, affordable housing, a desirable location or some other factor. Read on for the 25 metro areas – out of the 125 most populous in the U.S. – that have grown the most over this period. 25. Seattle

25. Seattle (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 9

Metro Population: 3,735,216

Median Home Price: $442,333

Median Annual Salary: $63,120

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 5.58% Seattle has long had a reputation for its strong job market, with the likes of Microsoft, Starbucks and Amazon headquartered in the area. Also receiving a high score for desirability in the Best Places to Live ranking, Seattle isn’t just bringing people to the area for work – they also want it to be their next hometown. Learn more about Seattle. 24. Denver

24. Denver (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 2

Metro Population: 2,798,684

Median Home Price: $393,842

Median Annual Salary: $57,400

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 5.67% Growing 5.67% due to net migration between 2013 and 2017, Denver's population continues to swell at a rapid, although slowing, pace. This population boom is due to both its flourishing job market and high desirability among U.S. residents. Learn more about Denver. 23. Dallas-Fort Worth

23. Dallas-Fort Worth (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 21

Metro Population: 7,104,415

Median Home Price: $248,375

Median Annual Salary: $51,250

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 5.7% The largest metro area on this list, Dallas-Fort Worth grew by 5.7% in a five-year period. The area’s continued growth has contributed to rising home prices, as the median home price is now $248,375, compared to just $210,181 in 2018. Learn more about Dallas-Fort Worth. 22. Houston

22. Houston (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 30

Metro Population: 6,636,208

Median Home Price: $223,875

Median Annual Salary: $53,820

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 5.91% Houston takes the No. 22 spot on the list, having grown by 5.91% from 2013 to 2017 due to net migration. The large Texas metro area’s growth has slowed compared to the span from 2012 to 2016, when it grew by 6.58%. Learn more about Houston. 21. Asheville, North Carolina

21. Asheville, North Carolina (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 16

Metro Population: 445,625

Median Home Price: $248,500

Median Annual Salary: $41,210

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 6.16% A smaller metro area than most places on the list, Asheville earns its spot at No. 21 after growing 6.16% between 2013 and 2017 due to net migration alone. Learn more about Asheville. 20. Phoenix

20. Phoenix (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 26

Metro Population: 4,561,038

Median Home Price: $234,183

Median Annual Salary: $49,500

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 6.3% Phoenix serves as a particularly hot destination for retirees. But the job market and ample outdoor activities continue to attract new residents of all ages. The area has grown by 6.3% over a five-year period. Learn more about Phoenix. 19. San Antonio

19. San Antonio (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 34

Metro Population: 2,377,507

Median Home Price: $211,800

Median Annual Salary: $46,200

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 6.6% The third of four Texas metro areas on the list, San Antonio has experienced significant growth due to net migration: 6.6% between 2013 and 2017. Learn more about San Antonio. 18. Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina

18. Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 10

Metro Population: 1,824,266

Median Home Price: $249,294

Median Annual Salary: $53,788

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 6.76% Home to major universities – the University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill, Duke University and North Carolina State University – the Raleigh and Durham metro area has plenty of former students who are choosing to lay down permanent roots, while others are flocking there for the job opportunities the schools and other locally based corporations offer. Learn more about Raleigh and Durham. 16. Jacksonville, Florida (tie)

16. Jacksonville, Florida (tie) (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 42

Metro Population: 1,447,884

Median Home Price: $174,658

Median Annual Salary: $45,760

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 6.88% Sunny Florida weather, a below-average cost of living and a growing business district continue to attract residents of all ages to Jacksonville, which grew by 6.88% due to net migration between 2013 and 2017. Learn more about Jacksonville. 16. Nashville, Tennessee (tie)

16. Nashville, Tennessee (tie) (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 15

Metro Population: 1,830,410

Median Home Price: $248,883

Median Annual Salary: $47,110

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 6.88% With growth numbers like this, aspiring country singers certainly aren’t the only ones moving to Nashville. The largest metro area in Tennessee comes in at No. 16, having grown by 6.88% due to net migration between 2013 and 2017. Learn more about Nashville. 15. Fayetteville, Arkansas

15. Fayetteville, Arkansas (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 4

Metro Population: 514,166

Median Home Price: $177,942

Median Annual Salary: $45,830

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 6.94% Northwest Arkansas’ largest metro area continues to grow rapidly, by 6.94% over a five-year period due to net migration. Fayetteville’s growth is picking up speed as well. In last year’s ranking, Fayetteville saw just 6.44% growth due to net migration from 2012 to 2016. Learn more about Fayetteville. 14. Charlotte, North Carolina

14. Charlotte, North Carolina (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 20

Metro Population: 2,427,024

Median Home Price: $213,983

Median Annual Salary: $50,150

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 7.06% Growing by more than 7% between 2013 and 2017 from people relocating to the area, Charlotte attracts many newcomers due to its role in the banking industry, as it’s home to Bank of America and major offices for Wells Fargo. Learn more about Charlotte. 13. Las Vegas

13. Las Vegas (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 71

Metro Population: 2,112,436

Median Home Price: $271,767

Median Annual Salary: $44,450

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 7.33% One of the recession’s hardest-hit cities, particularly in the housing market, Las Vegas continues its upward trend with a growing job market and plenty of entertainment options to attract new residents. Learn more about Las Vegas. 12. Boise, Idaho

12. Boise, Idaho (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 17

Metro Population: 677,346

Median Home Price: $221,475

Median Annual Salary: $43,880

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 7.77% Offering a more laid-back vibe than Las Vegas, Boise comes in at No. 12. Idaho’s capital grew by 7.77% between 2013 and 2017 due to net migration alone. Learn more about Boise. 11. Tampa, Florida

11. Tampa, Florida (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 56

Metro Population: 2,978,209

Median Home Price: $199,717

Median Annual Salary: $46,080

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 7.93% The second of nine Florida metro areas on the list, this Gulf Coast metro area grew by 7.93% between 2013 and 2017 due to net migration. Learn more about Tampa. 10. Charleston, South Carolina

10. Charleston, South Carolina (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 45

Metro Population: 744,195

Median Home Price: $246,408

Median Annual Salary: $44,970

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 7.97% People love visiting Charleston, which is helping the South Carolina city’s tourism industry boom. But plenty of visitors are clearly choosing to stay, as the Charleston metro area grew by 7.97% due to net migration over five years. Learn more about Charleston. 9. Melbourne, Florida

9. Melbourne, Florida (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 25

Metro Population: 568,183

Median Home Price: $198,425

Median Annual Salary: $48,240

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 8.74% Growing 8.74% due to net migration between 2013 and 2017, Melbourne sees particular interest from seniors. The metro area’s median age is 47.1 years old, compared to the national median age of 38.1, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Learn more about Melbourne. 8. Orlando, Florida

8. Orlando, Florida (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 63

Metro Population: 2,390,859

Median Home Price: $233,050

Median Annual Salary: $44,410

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 9.28% The home of Disney World and Universal Studios doesn’t just attract tourists hoping to see their favorite fictional characters up close. It also brings people who are planning to make this warm-weather destination their home. Learn more about Orlando. 7. Lakeland, Florida

7. Lakeland, Florida (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 59

Metro Population: 652,256

Median Home Price: $171,967

Median Annual Salary: $40,560

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 9.91% Located in the center of Florida’s peninsula, Lakeland is showing strong growth that mirrors the state’s coastal metro areas featured on the list. Lakeland grew by 9.91% from 2013 to 2017 due to net migration alone. Learn more about Lakeland. 6. Austin, Texas

6. Austin, Texas (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 1

Metro Population: 2,000,590

Median Home Price: $292,500

Median Annual Salary: $51,840

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 10.09% Following the Great Recession, an increasing number of tech companies have been opening offices in this Texas metro area. Its affordability relative to the likes of spendy California metro areas such as San Jose and San Francisco is driving many people to Austin for work. It’s a hot enough destination that the metro area grew by 10.09% over five years due to net migration. Learn more about Austin. 5. Port St. Lucie, Florida

5. Port St. Lucie, Florida (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 78

Metro Population: 454,482

Median Home Price: $211,083

Median Annual Salary: $42,500

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 10.24% Located along the Treasure Coast, Port St. Lucie attracts people looking for a place with plenty of waterways to explore and, of course, the warm Florida weather. The Port St. Lucie area grew by 10.24% during a five-year period. Learn more about Port St. Lucie. 4. Daytona Beach, Florida

4. Daytona Beach, Florida (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 99

Metro Population: 623,675

Median Home Price: $192,817

Median Annual Salary: $38,710

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 10.35% Daytona Beach’s growth from net migration between 2013 and 2017 nearly hit 10.5%. The coastal metro area attracts plenty of tourists to NASCAR races and local beaches, but many of these visitors also appear happy enough to make the place their next hometown. Learn more about Daytona Beach. 3. Sarasota, Florida

3. Sarasota, Florida (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 18

Metro Population: 768,381

Median Home Price: $237,260

Median Annual Salary: $42,680

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 13.1% With a median age of more than 51 years, Sarasota is a particularly attractive destination for retirees, even more so than other Florida locales. Sarasota grew by a whopping 13.1% in a five-year period due to net migration. Learn more about Sarasota. 2. Fort Myers, Florida

2. Fort Myers, Florida (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 35

Metro Population: 700,165

Median Home Price: $219,200

Median Annual Salary: $41,380

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 14.42% Fort Myers ranks No. 2 on the Best Places People Are Moving list for the second straight year. Fort Myers grew by 14.42% over a five-year period due to net migration. Learn more about Fort Myers. 1. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

1. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (Getty Images) Best Places 2019 Rank: 75

Metro Population: 432,772

Median Home Price: $181,800

Median Annual Salary: $35,890

Net Migration, 2013 to 2017: 17.41% Myrtle Beach may be small, but it’s proving popular among people looking for a new place to live. Like many of the Florida metro areas on the list, this coastal South Carolina spot attracts plenty of retirees looking for warm weather year-round, lending to the metro’s median age of 46.5 years. Learn more about Myrtle Beach. The best places to live in the U.S. based on net migration: