People from these metros are looking to buy homes in Manhattan

Are Californians and East Coast residents eyeing a move to your metro area?

As Americans navigate an ever-complicated market, online house hunting has become an essential part of the process. A 2021 National Association of Realtors report showed 97% of homebuyers used online websites when searching for a home in the United States.

Stacker compiled statistics about people in cities looking to buy homes in Manhattan using cross-market demand data from Realtor.com. View share is the percentage of views to Manhattan from each respective metro. Cross-market demand statistics are as of Q3 2025.

Continue reading to see who is looking to move into your neck of the woods.

#10. New York, NY

#9. Salina, KS

#8. Minneapolis, MN

#7. Phoenix, AZ

#6. Denver, CO

#5. Topeka, KS

#4. Wichita, KS

#3. Kansas City, MO

#2. Dallas, TX

#1. Chicago, IL