Golden State residents are still headed for the exits — but far fewer are choosing neighboring Nevada as their new home after years of flooding across the border, new data shows. The California slowdown nearly mirrored Nevada’s overall decline in newcomers — as the total decline across the board was 14%. Kirk Wester – stock.adobe.com4 The California exodus hasn’t hit the brakes — but the once bumper-to-bumper road to Nevada is suddenly a lot less crowded. Getty ImagesFor every 10,000 Nevada residents, the state gained a net 81 Californians each year between 2016 and 2025 — more than any other state. The California exodus hasn’t hit the brakes — but the once bumper-to-bumper road to Nevada is suddenly a lot less crowded.