California has regained its status as a ‘magnet state,’ according to the new Allied Van Lines’ annual Magnet States Report that shows California back on the inbound list after a decade on the outbound. Once again, waves of people are moving to California for perfect weather, endless opportunities and unrestricted personal freedom — in record numbers. The 2011 Allied U.S. migration pattern tracking report shows the Golden State skyrocketing up 33 positions to #7 in the nation as the fellow magnet state of Texas shows its momentum slowing. California is the Allied report’s shocker of the year. After dismal performance on the inbound list for more than a decade (and being the #1 outbound state twice during the same period), California has made a giant leap onto the inbound list at #7. California’s dramatic turnaround back to a strong inbound state is attributed to the state’s increase in company expansions and strong overall job growth. “In the last year, one out of every six new jobs created in the U.S. was created in California, which is more than any other state in the nation,” declared Deputy Director Brook Taylor of the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. California also regained its title as the “most mobile state” with 12,000 interstate moves and the biggest volume of inbound and outbound shipments by Allied Van Lines . Additionally, the company’s report shows a strong demand for moving vans by ex-Californians wanting to move back to California from many states, including Texas. “We see the news from California as a bellwether for positive movement in the future for states that have seen hard times in this economy,” said Allied Van Lines Vice President Bill Lyon , who called 2011 “a turning point year for California.” California, Here They Come! Follow this link: Migration to California Explodes