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Metros where people in Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in the first quarter of 2021.
#30. Owensboro, KY
- Started a new job in Owensboro, KY from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 79
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Owensboro, KY in Q1 2021: 86
--- #6 most common destination from Owensboro, KY
- Net job flow: 7 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Owensboro, KY in Q1 2021: 86
--- #6 most common destination from Owensboro, KY
- Net job flow: 7 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
#29. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Started a new job in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 83
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC in Q1 2021: 75
--- #48 most common destination from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Net job flow: 8 to Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC in Q1 2021: 75
--- #48 most common destination from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Net job flow: 8 to Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
#28. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Started a new job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 84
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV in Q1 2021: 102
--- #50 most common destination from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Net job flow: 18 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV in Q1 2021: 102
--- #50 most common destination from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Net job flow: 18 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
#27. Mansfield, OH
- Started a new job in Mansfield, OH from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 85
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Mansfield, OH in Q1 2021: 99
--- #3 most common destination from Mansfield, OH
- Net job flow: 14 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Mansfield, OH in Q1 2021: 99
--- #3 most common destination from Mansfield, OH
- Net job flow: 14 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
#26. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Started a new job in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 98
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX in Q1 2021: 107
--- #60 most common destination from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Net job flow: 9 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX in Q1 2021: 107
--- #60 most common destination from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Net job flow: 9 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
#25. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Started a new job in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 99
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL in Q1 2021: 69
--- #39 most common destination from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Net job flow: 30 to Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL in Q1 2021: 69
--- #39 most common destination from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Net job flow: 30 to Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
#24. Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Started a new job in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 100
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ in Q1 2021: 80
--- #44 most common destination from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Net job flow: 20 to Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ in Q1 2021: 80
--- #44 most common destination from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Net job flow: 20 to Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
#23. Bowling Green, KY
- Started a new job in Bowling Green, KY from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 106
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Bowling Green, KY in Q1 2021: 108
--- #4 most common destination from Bowling Green, KY
- Net job flow: 2 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Bowling Green, KY in Q1 2021: 108
--- #4 most common destination from Bowling Green, KY
- Net job flow: 2 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
#22. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Started a new job in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 117
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 95
--- #45 most common destination from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 22 to Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 95
--- #45 most common destination from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 22 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 120
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA in Q1 2021: 110
--- #44 (tie) most common destination from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Net job flow: 10 to Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA in Q1 2021: 110
--- #44 (tie) most common destination from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Net job flow: 10 to Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
#20. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Started a new job in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 124
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN in Q1 2021: 115
--- #25 (tie) most common destination from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Net job flow: 9 to Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN in Q1 2021: 115
--- #25 (tie) most common destination from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Net job flow: 9 to Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
#19. Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY
- Started a new job in Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 129
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY in Q1 2021: 96
--- #3 most common destination from Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY
- Net job flow: 33 to Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY in Q1 2021: 96
--- #3 most common destination from Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY
- Net job flow: 33 to Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY
#18. Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
- Started a new job in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 143
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH in Q1 2021: 193
--- #4 most common destination from Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
- Net job flow: 50 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH in Q1 2021: 193
--- #4 most common destination from Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
- Net job flow: 50 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
#17. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 144
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 118
--- #62 (tie) most common destination from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Net job flow: 26 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 118
--- #62 (tie) most common destination from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Net job flow: 26 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#16. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Started a new job in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 150
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA in Q1 2021: 150
--- #48 most common destination from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Net job flow: 0 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA in Q1 2021: 150
--- #48 most common destination from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Net job flow: 0 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
#15. Lima, OH
- Started a new job in Lima, OH from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 154
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Lima, OH in Q1 2021: 143
--- #3 most common destination from Lima, OH
- Net job flow: 11 to Lima, OH
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Lima, OH in Q1 2021: 143
--- #3 most common destination from Lima, OH
- Net job flow: 11 to Lima, OH
#14. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Started a new job in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 168
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI in Q1 2021: 125
--- #20 most common destination from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Net job flow: 43 to Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI in Q1 2021: 125
--- #20 most common destination from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Net job flow: 43 to Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
#13. Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA
- Started a new job in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 172
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA in Q1 2021: 219
--- #7 most common destination from Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA
- Net job flow: 47 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA in Q1 2021: 219
--- #7 most common destination from Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA
- Net job flow: 47 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
#12. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Started a new job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 196
--- 1.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA in Q1 2021: 141
--- #39 most common destination from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Net job flow: 55 to Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
--- 1.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA in Q1 2021: 141
--- #39 most common destination from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Net job flow: 55 to Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
#11. Canton-Massillon, OH
- Started a new job in Canton-Massillon, OH from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 207
--- 1.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Canton-Massillon, OH in Q1 2021: 206
--- #5 most common destination from Canton-Massillon, OH
- Net job flow: 1 to Canton-Massillon, OH
--- 1.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Canton-Massillon, OH in Q1 2021: 206
--- #5 most common destination from Canton-Massillon, OH
- Net job flow: 1 to Canton-Massillon, OH
#10. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Started a new job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 230
--- 1.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI in Q1 2021: 280
--- #35 most common destination from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Net job flow: 50 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
--- 1.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI in Q1 2021: 280
--- #35 most common destination from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Net job flow: 50 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
#9. Springfield, OH
- Started a new job in Springfield, OH from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 302
--- 1.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Springfield, OH in Q1 2021: 300
--- #3 most common destination from Springfield, OH
- Net job flow: 2 to Springfield, OH
--- 1.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Springfield, OH in Q1 2021: 300
--- #3 most common destination from Springfield, OH
- Net job flow: 2 to Springfield, OH
#8. Akron, OH
- Started a new job in Akron, OH from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 472
--- 2.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Akron, OH in Q1 2021: 496
--- #5 most common destination from Akron, OH
- Net job flow: 24 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
--- 2.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Akron, OH in Q1 2021: 496
--- #5 most common destination from Akron, OH
- Net job flow: 24 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
#7. Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Started a new job in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 483
--- 2.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN in Q1 2021: 464
--- #12 most common destination from Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Net job flow: 19 to Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
--- 2.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN in Q1 2021: 464
--- #12 most common destination from Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Net job flow: 19 to Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
#6. Toledo, OH
- Started a new job in Toledo, OH from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 555
--- 3.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Toledo, OH in Q1 2021: 647
--- #3 most common destination from Toledo, OH
- Net job flow: 92 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
--- 3.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Toledo, OH in Q1 2021: 647
--- #3 most common destination from Toledo, OH
- Net job flow: 92 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
#5. Lexington-Fayette, KY
- Started a new job in Lexington-Fayette, KY from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 891
--- 4.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Lexington-Fayette, KY in Q1 2021: 921
--- #2 most common destination from Lexington-Fayette, KY
- Net job flow: 30 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
--- 4.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Lexington-Fayette, KY in Q1 2021: 921
--- #2 most common destination from Lexington-Fayette, KY
- Net job flow: 30 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
#4. Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Started a new job in Cleveland-Elyria, OH from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 1,686
--- 9.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Cleveland-Elyria, OH in Q1 2021: 1,656
--- #3 most common destination from Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Net job flow: 30 to Cleveland-Elyria, OH
--- 9.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Cleveland-Elyria, OH in Q1 2021: 1,656
--- #3 most common destination from Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Net job flow: 30 to Cleveland-Elyria, OH
#3. Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Started a new job in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 1,841
--- 10.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN in Q1 2021: 2,092
--- #2 most common destination from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Net job flow: 251 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
--- 10.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN in Q1 2021: 2,092
--- #2 most common destination from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Net job flow: 251 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
#2. Dayton-Kettering, OH
- Started a new job in Dayton-Kettering, OH from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 2,793
--- 15.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Dayton-Kettering, OH in Q1 2021: 3,209
--- #0 most common destination from Dayton-Kettering, OH
- Net job flow: 416 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
--- 15.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Dayton-Kettering, OH in Q1 2021: 3,209
--- #0 most common destination from Dayton-Kettering, OH
- Net job flow: 416 to Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
#1. Columbus, OH
- Started a new job in Columbus, OH from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in Q1 2021: 4,077
--- 22.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Columbus, OH in Q1 2021: 3,987
--- #1 most common destination from Columbus, OH
- Net job flow: 90 to Columbus, OH
--- 22.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN from Columbus, OH in Q1 2021: 3,987
--- #1 most common destination from Columbus, OH
- Net job flow: 90 to Columbus, OH
