Florida was ranked the fourth-lead growth state in the U.S. based on the U-Haul Growth Index, configured by each state’s net gain (or loss) of customers utilizing one-way U-Haul equipment in a calendar year. Florida has been fourth or higher every year since 2015, ranking behind South Carolina, Texas and North Carolina in 2024. The Sunshine State also boasts seven top 25 growth metros, including 16th-ranked Fort Myers, Lakeland, Palm Bay, Jacksonville, Tampa, Sarasota and Daytona Beach.