By Patrick Blennerhassett / Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas is one of the most searched real estate markets in the country, ranking fifth nationally in home searches and relocation interest during the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report from Redfin.
Topping home searches for the first quarter was Orlando, followed by North Port, Florida; Miami; Cape Coral, Florida; and Las Vegas. Los Angeles was the top search origin for the Las Vegas Valley, reflecting continued demand from Southern California residents looking to relocate to Nevada.
The top cities where people are most looking to move away from, according to Redfin’s search model, are New York, Seattle, Los Angeles, and San Jose. Florida ranked first among states where house hunters are most looking to relocate, followed by Arizona, South Carolina, and Tennessee. California led the states where house hunters are most looking to leave, followed by New York, Illinois, and Washington.
Redfin’s report noted that out-of-state migratory interest has risen again as the overall cost of living continues to increase in specific areas across the country.
“A record portion of Americans are looking to relocate partly because of affordability pressures,” the report states, while noting that overall homebuying activity remains sluggish, meaning the total number of people actually completing moves is likely lower than during the peak of 2021 and 2022.
Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal, July 7, 2026. Reported by Patrick Blennerhassett.