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Metros where people in Montgomery are getting new jobs
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly shifted the job market in cities and towns across the country. Millions of layoffs in early 2020 forced workers to search elsewhere for jobs. Record numbers of workers have quit their jobs in the past year in favor of new pursuits in different locales. And concerns over virus spread in population-dense areas also inspired many to leave urban areas, and their jobs, in favor of rural ones.
Emerging job markets in places like Austin, Texas, Nashville, Tennessee, and Salt Lake City reflect cultural shifts in what workers are looking for in their jobs and their places of residence: year-round warmth that makes outdoor activities easy, lower income taxes, and tech-focused employers.
Stacker compiled a list of metros where the most people from Montgomery, AL found new jobs using data from the U.S. Census Bureau's Jobs-to-Jobs Flows. Metros are ranked by the number of people that started a new job from Montgomery, AL in the first quarter of 2021.
#27. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Started a new job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 10
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV in Q1 2021: 15
--- #197 (tie) most common destination from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Net job flow: 5 to Montgomery, AL
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV in Q1 2021: 15
--- #197 (tie) most common destination from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Net job flow: 5 to Montgomery, AL
#26. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Started a new job in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 11
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL in Q1 2021: 14
--- #144 (tie) most common destination from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Net job flow: 3 to Montgomery, AL
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL in Q1 2021: 14
--- #144 (tie) most common destination from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Net job flow: 3 to Montgomery, AL
#25. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Started a new job in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 12
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC in Q1 2021: 7
--- #139 (tie) most common destination from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Net job flow: 5 to Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC in Q1 2021: 7
--- #139 (tie) most common destination from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Net job flow: 5 to Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
#24. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Started a new job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 12
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI in Q1 2021: 6
--- #195 (tie) most common destination from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Net job flow: 6 to Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI in Q1 2021: 6
--- #195 (tie) most common destination from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Net job flow: 6 to Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
#23. Jacksonville, FL
- Started a new job in Jacksonville, FL from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 13
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Jacksonville, FL in Q1 2021: 19
--- #145 (tie) most common destination from Jacksonville, FL
- Net job flow: 6 to Montgomery, AL
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Jacksonville, FL in Q1 2021: 19
--- #145 (tie) most common destination from Jacksonville, FL
- Net job flow: 6 to Montgomery, AL
#22. San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Started a new job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 14
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX in Q1 2021: 2
--- #91 (tie) most common destination from San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Net job flow: 12 to San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX in Q1 2021: 2
--- #91 (tie) most common destination from San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Net job flow: 12 to San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
#21. Panama City, FL
- Started a new job in Panama City, FL from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 14
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Panama City, FL in Q1 2021: 6
--- #28 (tie) most common destination from Panama City, FL
- Net job flow: 8 to Panama City, FL
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Panama City, FL in Q1 2021: 6
--- #28 (tie) most common destination from Panama City, FL
- Net job flow: 8 to Panama City, FL
#20. Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
- Started a new job in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 15
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL in Q1 2021: 7
--- #46 most common destination from Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
- Net job flow: 8 to Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL in Q1 2021: 7
--- #46 most common destination from Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
- Net job flow: 8 to Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
#19. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Started a new job in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 17
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL in Q1 2021: 13
--- #126 most common destination from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Net job flow: 4 to Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL in Q1 2021: 13
--- #126 most common destination from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Net job flow: 4 to Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
#18. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Started a new job in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 19
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA in Q1 2021: 20
--- #153 (tie) most common destination from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Net job flow: 1 to Montgomery, AL
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA in Q1 2021: 20
--- #153 (tie) most common destination from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Net job flow: 1 to Montgomery, AL
#17. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Started a new job in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 24
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX in Q1 2021: 12
--- #137 most common destination from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Net job flow: 12 to Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX in Q1 2021: 12
--- #137 most common destination from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Net job flow: 12 to Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
#16. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Started a new job in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 29
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN in Q1 2021: 28
--- #77 most common destination from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Net job flow: 1 to Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN in Q1 2021: 28
--- #77 most common destination from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Net job flow: 1 to Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
#15. Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
- Started a new job in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 32
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL in Q1 2021: 24
--- #39 most common destination from Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
- Net job flow: 8 to Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL in Q1 2021: 24
--- #39 most common destination from Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
- Net job flow: 8 to Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
#14. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 33
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 99
--- #149 (tie) most common destination from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Net job flow: 66 to Montgomery, AL
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 99
--- #149 (tie) most common destination from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Net job flow: 66 to Montgomery, AL
#13. Decatur, AL
- Started a new job in Decatur, AL from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 64
--- 1.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Decatur, AL in Q1 2021: 78
--- #5 most common destination from Decatur, AL
- Net job flow: 14 to Montgomery, AL
--- 1.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Decatur, AL in Q1 2021: 78
--- #5 most common destination from Decatur, AL
- Net job flow: 14 to Montgomery, AL
#12. Gadsden, AL
- Started a new job in Gadsden, AL from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 65
--- 1.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Gadsden, AL in Q1 2021: 63
--- #4 most common destination from Gadsden, AL
- Net job flow: 2 to Gadsden, AL
--- 1.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Gadsden, AL in Q1 2021: 63
--- #4 most common destination from Gadsden, AL
- Net job flow: 2 to Gadsden, AL
#11. Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL
- Started a new job in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 67
--- 1.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL in Q1 2021: 68
--- #4 most common destination from Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL
- Net job flow: 1 to Montgomery, AL
--- 1.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL in Q1 2021: 68
--- #4 most common destination from Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL
- Net job flow: 1 to Montgomery, AL
#10. Columbus, GA-AL
- Started a new job in Columbus, GA-AL from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 77
--- 2.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Columbus, GA-AL in Q1 2021: 84
--- #6 most common destination from Columbus, GA-AL
- Net job flow: 7 to Montgomery, AL
--- 2.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Columbus, GA-AL in Q1 2021: 84
--- #6 most common destination from Columbus, GA-AL
- Net job flow: 7 to Montgomery, AL
#9. Anniston-Oxford, AL
- Started a new job in Anniston-Oxford, AL from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 94
--- 2.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Anniston-Oxford, AL in Q1 2021: 121
--- #4 most common destination from Anniston-Oxford, AL
- Net job flow: 27 to Montgomery, AL
--- 2.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Anniston-Oxford, AL in Q1 2021: 121
--- #4 most common destination from Anniston-Oxford, AL
- Net job flow: 27 to Montgomery, AL
#8. Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
- Started a new job in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 136
--- 3.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL in Q1 2021: 132
--- #5 most common destination from Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
- Net job flow: 4 to Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
--- 3.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL in Q1 2021: 132
--- #5 most common destination from Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
- Net job flow: 4 to Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
#7. Dothan, AL
- Started a new job in Dothan, AL from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 143
--- 3.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Dothan, AL in Q1 2021: 139
--- #2 most common destination from Dothan, AL
- Net job flow: 4 to Dothan, AL
--- 3.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Dothan, AL in Q1 2021: 139
--- #2 most common destination from Dothan, AL
- Net job flow: 4 to Dothan, AL
#6. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Started a new job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 174
--- 4.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA in Q1 2021: 103
--- #46 most common destination from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Net job flow: 71 to Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
--- 4.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA in Q1 2021: 103
--- #46 most common destination from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Net job flow: 71 to Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
#5. Tuscaloosa, AL
- Started a new job in Tuscaloosa, AL from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 264
--- 6.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL in Q1 2021: 220
--- #2 most common destination from Tuscaloosa, AL
- Net job flow: 44 to Tuscaloosa, AL
--- 6.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL in Q1 2021: 220
--- #2 most common destination from Tuscaloosa, AL
- Net job flow: 44 to Tuscaloosa, AL
#4. Mobile, AL
- Started a new job in Mobile, AL from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 293
--- 7.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Mobile, AL in Q1 2021: 249
--- #4 most common destination from Mobile, AL
- Net job flow: 44 to Mobile, AL
--- 7.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Mobile, AL in Q1 2021: 249
--- #4 most common destination from Mobile, AL
- Net job flow: 44 to Mobile, AL
#3. Auburn-Opelika, AL
- Started a new job in Auburn-Opelika, AL from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 320
--- 8.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Auburn-Opelika, AL in Q1 2021: 372
--- #1 most common destination from Auburn-Opelika, AL
- Net job flow: 52 to Montgomery, AL
--- 8.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Auburn-Opelika, AL in Q1 2021: 372
--- #1 most common destination from Auburn-Opelika, AL
- Net job flow: 52 to Montgomery, AL
#2. Huntsville, AL
- Started a new job in Huntsville, AL from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 349
--- 8.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Huntsville, AL in Q1 2021: 344
--- #4 most common destination from Huntsville, AL
- Net job flow: 5 to Huntsville, AL
--- 8.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Huntsville, AL in Q1 2021: 344
--- #4 most common destination from Huntsville, AL
- Net job flow: 5 to Huntsville, AL
#1. Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Started a new job in Birmingham-Hoover, AL from Montgomery, AL in Q1 2021: 1,263
--- 32.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Birmingham-Hoover, AL in Q1 2021: 1,124
--- #2 most common destination from Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Net job flow: 139 to Birmingham-Hoover, AL
--- 32.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Montgomery, AL from Birmingham-Hoover, AL in Q1 2021: 1,124
--- #2 most common destination from Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Net job flow: 139 to Birmingham-Hoover, AL
