Apparently Everyone in Illinois is Moving to this Florida Place

No state has gained a reputation for having residents leave more than Illinois has for the past few years. Now, it appears we know where all of the fleeing Illinoisans are going. It's one specific place in Florida that you've probably never heard of.

The information I've come across about the Illinois exodus isn't someone's opinion. It's pure move-in and move-out data shared by Move Buddha. The just shared the top cities where everyone is moving and the one that stands above them all for Illinoisans on the move is a tiny place in Florida. As a matter of fact, it's not a town or a city at all.

This is The Villages in Florida. Wikipedia says it is "a census-designated place in Sumter and Marion counties in the U.S. state of Florida". It has no less than FIVE zip codes including 32159, 32162, 32163, 34731, 34785, 34762.

It has a move-in move-out rate of 4.38 meaning more than 4 times the number of people choose to move there instead of moving away. For Illinois residents no longer wanting to be Illinois residents and deal with taxes and cold winter weather, The Villages in Florida is flourishing.

The official website for this Florida haven describes itself as "a 55+ community where world-class golf courses, entertainment, recreation, shopping, dining & social activities await". So, if you're wondering where all your Illinois neighbors are making an exodus for, now you have your answer. It's likely in this Florida paradise of golf courses.