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Metros where people in Lansing 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 Lansing-East Lansing, MI 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 Lansing-East Lansing, MI in the first quarter of 2021.
#30. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Started a new job in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 12
--- 0.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC in Q1 2021: 6
--- #139 (tie) most common destination from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Net job flow: 6 to Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
--- 0.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC in Q1 2021: 6
--- #139 (tie) most common destination from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Net job flow: 6 to Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
#29. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Started a new job in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 12
--- 0.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN in Q1 2021: 5
--- #142 (tie) most common destination from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Net job flow: 7 to Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
--- 0.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN in Q1 2021: 5
--- #142 (tie) most common destination from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Net job flow: 7 to Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
#28. Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 13
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 5
--- #104 (tie) most common destination from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Net job flow: 8 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 5
--- #104 (tie) most common destination from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Net job flow: 8 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
#27. Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Started a new job in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 13
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN in Q1 2021: 7
--- #71 most common destination from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Net job flow: 6 to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN in Q1 2021: 7
--- #71 most common destination from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Net job flow: 6 to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
#26. Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Started a new job in Cleveland-Elyria, OH from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 14
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Cleveland-Elyria, OH in Q1 2021: 14
--- #64 most common destination from Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Net job flow: 0 to Lansing-East Lansing, MI
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Cleveland-Elyria, OH in Q1 2021: 14
--- #64 most common destination from Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Net job flow: 0 to Lansing-East Lansing, MI
#25. Columbus, OH
- Started a new job in Columbus, OH from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 15
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Columbus, OH in Q1 2021: 10
--- #71 (tie) most common destination from Columbus, OH
- Net job flow: 5 to Columbus, OH
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Columbus, OH in Q1 2021: 10
--- #71 (tie) most common destination from Columbus, OH
- Net job flow: 5 to Columbus, OH
#24. Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Started a new job in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 16
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN in Q1 2021: 10
--- #80 most common destination from Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Net job flow: 6 to Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN in Q1 2021: 10
--- #80 most common destination from Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Net job flow: 6 to Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
#23. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Started a new job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 16
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA in Q1 2021: 12
--- #183 (tie) most common destination from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Net job flow: 4 to Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA in Q1 2021: 12
--- #183 (tie) most common destination from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Net job flow: 4 to Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
#22. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Started a new job in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 18
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 6
--- #144 most common destination from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 12 to Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 6
--- #144 most common destination from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 12 to Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
#21. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Started a new job in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 20
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA in Q1 2021: 16
--- #138 most common destination from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Net job flow: 4 to Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA in Q1 2021: 16
--- #138 most common destination from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Net job flow: 4 to Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
#20. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Started a new job in Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 20
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO in Q1 2021: 10
--- #110 most common destination from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Net job flow: 10 to Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO in Q1 2021: 10
--- #110 most common destination from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Net job flow: 10 to Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
#19. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Started a new job in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 20
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA in Q1 2021: 15
--- #148 most common destination from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Net job flow: 5 to New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA in Q1 2021: 15
--- #148 most common destination from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Net job flow: 5 to New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
#18. Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Started a new job in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 21
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ in Q1 2021: 12
--- #156 (tie) most common destination from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Net job flow: 9 to Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ in Q1 2021: 12
--- #156 (tie) most common destination from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Net job flow: 9 to Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
#17. Toledo, OH
- Started a new job in Toledo, OH from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 21
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Toledo, OH in Q1 2021: 16
--- #19 most common destination from Toledo, OH
- Net job flow: 5 to Toledo, OH
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Toledo, OH in Q1 2021: 16
--- #19 most common destination from Toledo, OH
- Net job flow: 5 to Toledo, OH
#16. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Started a new job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 24
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV in Q1 2021: 11
--- #118 (tie) most common destination from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Net job flow: 13 to Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV in Q1 2021: 11
--- #118 (tie) most common destination from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Net job flow: 13 to Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
#15. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 24
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 17
--- #183 most common destination from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Net job flow: 7 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 17
--- #183 most common destination from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Net job flow: 7 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#14. Bay City, MI
- Started a new job in Bay City, MI from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 34
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Bay City, MI in Q1 2021: 37
--- #6 most common destination from Bay City, MI
- Net job flow: 3 to Lansing-East Lansing, MI
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Bay City, MI in Q1 2021: 37
--- #6 most common destination from Bay City, MI
- Net job flow: 3 to Lansing-East Lansing, MI
#13. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Started a new job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 41
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI in Q1 2021: 66
--- #98 most common destination from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Net job flow: 25 to Lansing-East Lansing, MI
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI in Q1 2021: 66
--- #98 most common destination from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Net job flow: 25 to Lansing-East Lansing, MI
#12. Midland, MI
- Started a new job in Midland, MI from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 47
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Midland, MI in Q1 2021: 34
--- #5 most common destination from Midland, MI
- Net job flow: 13 to Midland, MI
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Midland, MI in Q1 2021: 34
--- #5 most common destination from Midland, MI
- Net job flow: 13 to Midland, MI
#11. Niles, MI
- Started a new job in Niles, MI from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 49
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Niles, MI in Q1 2021: 43
--- #6 most common destination from Niles, MI
- Net job flow: 6 to Niles, MI
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Niles, MI in Q1 2021: 43
--- #6 most common destination from Niles, MI
- Net job flow: 6 to Niles, MI
#10. Monroe, MI
- Started a new job in Monroe, MI from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 59
--- 1.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Monroe, MI in Q1 2021: 63
--- #5 most common destination from Monroe, MI
- Net job flow: 4 to Lansing-East Lansing, MI
--- 1.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Monroe, MI in Q1 2021: 63
--- #5 most common destination from Monroe, MI
- Net job flow: 4 to Lansing-East Lansing, MI
#9. Muskegon, MI
- Started a new job in Muskegon, MI from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 71
--- 1.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Muskegon, MI in Q1 2021: 65
--- #3 most common destination from Muskegon, MI
- Net job flow: 6 to Muskegon, MI
--- 1.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Muskegon, MI in Q1 2021: 65
--- #3 most common destination from Muskegon, MI
- Net job flow: 6 to Muskegon, MI
#8. Saginaw, MI
- Started a new job in Saginaw, MI from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 125
--- 2.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Saginaw, MI in Q1 2021: 150
--- #5 most common destination from Saginaw, MI
- Net job flow: 25 to Lansing-East Lansing, MI
--- 2.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Saginaw, MI in Q1 2021: 150
--- #5 most common destination from Saginaw, MI
- Net job flow: 25 to Lansing-East Lansing, MI
#7. Battle Creek, MI
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 150
--- 3.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Battle Creek, MI in Q1 2021: 165
--- #4 most common destination from Battle Creek, MI
- Net job flow: 15 to Lansing-East Lansing, MI
--- 3.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Battle Creek, MI in Q1 2021: 165
--- #4 most common destination from Battle Creek, MI
- Net job flow: 15 to Lansing-East Lansing, MI
#6. Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
- Started a new job in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 226
--- 4.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Kalamazoo-Portage, MI in Q1 2021: 222
--- #4 most common destination from Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
- Net job flow: 4 to Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
--- 4.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Kalamazoo-Portage, MI in Q1 2021: 222
--- #4 most common destination from Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
- Net job flow: 4 to Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
#5. Flint, MI
- Started a new job in Flint, MI from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 246
--- 4.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Flint, MI in Q1 2021: 267
--- #2 most common destination from Flint, MI
- Net job flow: 21 to Lansing-East Lansing, MI
--- 4.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Flint, MI in Q1 2021: 267
--- #2 most common destination from Flint, MI
- Net job flow: 21 to Lansing-East Lansing, MI
#4. Jackson, MI
- Started a new job in Jackson, MI from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 246
--- 4.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Jackson, MI in Q1 2021: 215
--- #1 most common destination from Jackson, MI
- Net job flow: 31 to Jackson, MI
--- 4.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Jackson, MI in Q1 2021: 215
--- #1 most common destination from Jackson, MI
- Net job flow: 31 to Jackson, MI
#3. Ann Arbor, MI
- Started a new job in Ann Arbor, MI from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 256
--- 5.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Ann Arbor, MI in Q1 2021: 183
--- #3 most common destination from Ann Arbor, MI
- Net job flow: 73 to Ann Arbor, MI
--- 5.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Ann Arbor, MI in Q1 2021: 183
--- #3 most common destination from Ann Arbor, MI
- Net job flow: 73 to Ann Arbor, MI
#2. Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
- Started a new job in Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 857
--- 17.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI in Q1 2021: 724
--- #3 most common destination from Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
- Net job flow: 133 to Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
--- 17.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI in Q1 2021: 724
--- #3 most common destination from Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
- Net job flow: 133 to Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
#1. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Started a new job in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 1,954
--- 38.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI in Q1 2021: 2,006
--- #4 most common destination from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Net job flow: 52 to Lansing-East Lansing, MI
--- 38.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI in Q1 2021: 2,006
--- #4 most common destination from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Net job flow: 52 to Lansing-East Lansing, MI
