Vermont topped the list of states that saw the biggest influx of new moves between March and August, according to United Van Lines data 

The data showed that states that have much less densely populated areas were a big draw card for people looking to relocate amid the COVID-19 pandemic 

Idaho, Oregon and South Carolina also attracted a large number of people seeking to relocate      

While many opted for the more rural states, those in New York and New Jersey moved to Sunbelt states like Texas and Florida between March and August 

Out of ever 10 moves, about seven households left both New York and New Jersey during this time, the data shows 

The move away from the likes of New York was driven, in part, by an increased fear of living in densely populated cities amid the pandemic 

Two thirds of all moves booked in New York and New Jersey were for relocations out of those states 

The data shows that just under half of those moving from New York went to cities in Florida, Texas, California and North Carolina