Moving abroad isn't on most people's minds
Core finding
Verasight surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults from September 25 to 30, 2026. 60.9% of Americans are definitely not considering moving abroad in the next two years, while 7.5% are seriously considering it or definitely planning to.
Slight consideration accounts for 12.7% and moderate consideration for 8.7%. Another 10.2% don't know.
Topline distribution
Moving abroad isn't on most people's minds.
Are you considering moving abroad at some point in the next two years?
n = 1,000 · Sep 25–30, 2026 · MoE ±3.4%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | US adults age 18+ |
| Field dates | Sep 25–30, 2026 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.4% |
| Module | Technology, Security, and Global Affairs |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report
Are you considering moving abroad at some point in the next two years?
Cite this question
APSA Omnibus Survey #2026-153, fielded September 25-30, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.4%.