Texas Ranks Number 1 for Newcomers
Texas Population Booms
More people moved to Texas than any other state in 2007-08, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Between July 2007 and July 2008, nearly 141,000 people moved to Texas from other states, while about 92,000 international migrants moved here.
| State | Net Domestic Migration* (07/07 - 7/08) |
|---|---|
| Texas | 140,862 |
| North Carolina | 98,074 |
| Arizona | 62,980 |
| Georgia | 56,674 |
| South Carolina | 49,736 |
| Washington | 40,588 |
* Those leaving the state subtracted from those moving to the state.
| Least Popular States | 07/07 - 7/08 |
|---|---|
| New York | -126,209 |
| California | -144,061 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Bed Cost Drops
The average cost for an overnight stay in a Texas hotel is 9 percent lower than last year, according to the Hotel Price Index compiled by Hotels.com. The average price per room per night was $109 across Texas from January through June 2009, down from $121 for the same period in 2008.
| Location | Average Price room per night (01/09 - 06/09) |
Average Price room per night (01/08 - 06/08) |
Percent Change year-over-year |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | $120 | $140 | -14% |
| Austin | $120 | $129 | -7% |
| Houston | $116 | $124 | -6% |
| Dallas/Fort Worth | $122 | $124 | -1% |
| Texas | $109 | $121 | -9% |
Source: Hotels.com