Forbes Map Tracks Where Austinites Are Moving From (and To)

Tons of people pack up and make the move to Austin each year from the coasts and, in turn, abandon our oasis to seek fame and glory in more moderate climates. Now Forbes has the data to prove it.

Using data compiled by the IRS, Forbes came up with this interactive map that shows the migration patterns of over 10 million Americans who moved from one county to another in 2008. Black lines indicate inbound movement, while red lines show those who left. As you can see above, Travis County shows a considerably higher density of people moving in than out.

We also took a look at the counties containing Dallas, and Houston and San Antonio, where the results aren't nearly as promising—those maps are posted in the gallery.