Nearly 40 Percent of US Renters Are ‘Hyper-Movers,’ Report Finds

According to the survey, 54 percent of renters said safety is their top concern when moving.
Nearly 40 Percent of US Renters Are ‘Hyper-Movers,’ Report Finds
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Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
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A just-released report from RentCafe found that 38 percent of renters in the United States are casually packing up and moving from their apartments in less than two years.

Known as “hyper-movers,” this group’s desire for wanderlust is often prompted by the need for lower rents, more space or amenities, safer neighborhoods, or walkability to downtown areas.

Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
Mary T. Prenon covers real estate and business. She has been a writer and reporter for over 25 years with various print and broadcast media in New York.