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alifornia's allure is waning. The state saw a historic low of new residents last year, with only 1.09% of its population moving in, the lowest "attraction rate" in the US. According to the Orange County Register, citing U.S. Census Bureau figures, California welcomed just 422,075 newcomers, a 11% drop from the previous year and the largest one-year decline in two decades.

    The state's affordability and progressive politics are likely driving away potential residents, the Register suggests. Meanwhile, other states like Maryland saw significant gains, with an 16% increase in new arrivals. Hawaii also experienced a 4% boost.

    In contrast to California's struggles, Texas and Florida drew fewer newcomers last year, with Texas experiencing an 8% drop and Florida seeing a 14% decline. The nation as a whole saw an 8% decrease in interstate moves, with 17 states faring worse than California.

    California's "attraction rate" of 1.09% ranks it dead-last among all states, while the District of Columbia drew 8.48% new residents and North Dakota attracted 4.44%. Texas ranked 41st at 2.03%, and Florida came in at 23rd with a 2.84% "attraction rate".