Who moves to Baytown, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Harris County, TX, home of Baytown, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 163,262from other US counties
- Moved out
- 183,281to other US counties
- Net
- −20,019more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 1,701tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Fort Bend County, TX (Sugar Land) | 21,458 |
| Montgomery County, TX (The Woodlands) | 13,365 |
| Brazoria County, TX (Pearland) | 6,317 |
| Galveston County, TX (League City) | 6,042 |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 3,302 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 3,106 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 2,881 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 2,817 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 2,069 |
| Jefferson County, TX (Beaumont) | 2,054 |
| Liberty County, TX | 2,027 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 1,898 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Fort Bend County, TX (Sugar Land) | 29,268 |
| Montgomery County, TX (The Woodlands) | 25,206 |
| Brazoria County, TX (Pearland) | 9,828 |
| Galveston County, TX (League City) | 8,050 |
| Liberty County, TX | 6,072 |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 4,282 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 3,309 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 3,032 |
| Chambers County, TX | 2,379 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 2,284 |
| Waller County, TX | 2,244 |
| Jefferson County, TX (Beaumont) | 1,679 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 87,145 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Texas and 76,117 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 3,302 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 3,106 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 2,881 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 2,817 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 2,069 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 1,898 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 1,673 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 1,292 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 4,282 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 3,309 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 3,032 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 2,284 |
| Williamson County, TX (Round Rock) | 1,662 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 1,531 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 1,492 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 1,211 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Baytown come from?
Most people moving into Harris County, TX come from nearby counties, led by Fort Bend County, TX (21,458 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Travis County, TX.
Where do people leaving Baytown move to?
The top destination is Fort Bend County, TX (29,268 people). Farther away, the most popular is Travis County, TX.
Are more people moving to Baytown or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 163,262 people moved into Harris County, TX from elsewhere in the US and 183,281 moved out, a net loss of 20,019 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Baytown with any city it trades people with, like Baytown vs Austin, Baytown vs Dallas, Baytown vs San Antonio, Baytown vs Los Angeles.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Baytown.