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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
J.R. Duren

Nearly half of American homeowners want to relocate in 2026 because of extreme weather and other climate concerns

A rising number of American homeowners are ready relocate this year due to extreme weather events and other climate-related concerns.

Some 49 percent of those who own a house are considering moving in 2026 due to climate events, according to a survey of 1,000 American adults by insurance provider Kin Insurance. Also a concern among homeowners is the rising cost of homeownership, the study noted.

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