Maine is one of the top 10 destinations for out of state home buyers.

New data from U.S. News and World Report ranks states with the highest domestic migration interest based on internet searches in the first half of 2025, and Maine is Number 8.

Maine was the only New England state to make the list.

The report credits Maine’s rugged coastal beauty and affordability compared with other states in the Northeast.

“Maine is a more affordable option compared to other East Coast states like Massachusetts,” states a release from U.S. News and World Report. “Unlike other popular coastal states, its features include a rugged coastline and a network of more than 2,000 coastal islands, giving it a distinctive look.”

States with the highest domestic migration interest, based on total internet searches in the first half of 2025, are:

1-South Carolina

2-North Carolina

3-Tennessee

4-Delaware

5-Idaho

6-Alabama

7-Minnesota

8-Maine

9-Arkansas

10-Alaska

Credit: U.S. News and World Report