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#post-pandemic-trends

This American City Has Lost Nearly 40% of Its Downtown's Population in Just 10 Years

The pandemic has led to decreased commuting, impacting downtown populations and businesses, which may spur long-term urban decline.

After record surge, Seattle sees sharp drop in remote work

Remote work in Seattle has peaked, declining from 36% to 28.5% of the workforce in one year as companies enforce in-office attendance.

This American City Has Lost Nearly 40% of Its Downtown's Population in Just 10 Years

The pandemic has led to decreased commuting, impacting downtown populations and businesses, which may spur long-term urban decline.

After record surge, Seattle sees sharp drop in remote work

Remote work in Seattle has peaked, declining from 36% to 28.5% of the workforce in one year as companies enforce in-office attendance.
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#cost-of-living

Americans moving to California tumble to historic lows

California's interstate migration decreased notably in 2023, reflecting its declining appeal compared to other states.
High living costs and political climate deter newcomers from moving to California.

Americans moved out of these states the most, flocking to others that were often cheaper and less crowded

Many people are moving from expensive states like New York and California to more affordable areas for improved quality of life.

Americans moving to California tumble to historic lows

California's interstate migration decreased notably in 2023, reflecting its declining appeal compared to other states.
High living costs and political climate deter newcomers from moving to California.

Americans moved out of these states the most, flocking to others that were often cheaper and less crowded

Many people are moving from expensive states like New York and California to more affordable areas for improved quality of life.
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#housing-affordability
from www.ocregister.com
6 days ago
California

127,542 fewer Californians departed last year, biggest dip in US

The flow of Californians leaving the state decreased significantly in 2023, marking a potential end to the exodus trend.

For 20% of California, half the paycheck or more goes to housing

California's housing market is unaffordable, with 20% of its population spending over half of their income on housing.

Half of renters live somewhere they can't afford

Nearly half of US renters exceed the 30% threshold of income on housing, highlighting an ongoing affordability crisis.

The states where rent is going up the fastest - and the slowest

Nearly half of renter households spent over 30% of income on housing in 2023.
Median housing costs rose to $1,406, with significant increases in certain states.
States like Maine, New Mexico, and Utah saw the largest rent increases.

127,542 fewer Californians departed last year, biggest dip in US

The flow of Californians leaving the state decreased significantly in 2023, marking a potential end to the exodus trend.

For 20% of California, half the paycheck or more goes to housing

California's housing market is unaffordable, with 20% of its population spending over half of their income on housing.

Half of renters live somewhere they can't afford

Nearly half of US renters exceed the 30% threshold of income on housing, highlighting an ongoing affordability crisis.

The states where rent is going up the fastest - and the slowest

Nearly half of renter households spent over 30% of income on housing in 2023.
Median housing costs rose to $1,406, with significant increases in certain states.
States like Maine, New Mexico, and Utah saw the largest rent increases.
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The California exodus has continued. Here's where most people leaving the Golden State moved to - and why.

Over 690,100 people left California between 2022-2023, primarily due to economic factors, while 422,000 moved into the state.

JK Rowling declares that her religion is now transphobia - LGBTQ Nation

JK Rowling self-identifies as 'believer in biology' on the Scottish census, showcasing her opposition to trans equality.

NY's reparations push denies complicated history too complex to be reduced to a check

The NYC Council is proposing a task force to investigate reparations for the descendants of enslaved Americans, igniting debates about historical injustices and fairness for taxpayers.
#remote-work

After record surge, Seattle sees sharp drop in remote work

Remote work in Seattle has declined sharply, dropping from 36% to 28.5% of the workforce in just one year.

Here's how work from home rates are changing in S.F.

San Francisco's remote work rate fell to 24% in 2023, down from 33% in 2022, signaling shifts in workplace policies and dynamics.

After record surge, Seattle sees sharp drop in remote work

Remote work in Seattle has declined sharply, dropping from 36% to 28.5% of the workforce in just one year.

Here's how work from home rates are changing in S.F.

San Francisco's remote work rate fell to 24% in 2023, down from 33% in 2022, signaling shifts in workplace policies and dynamics.
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18% of California households enjoy mortgage-free living

Only 18% of California households are mortgage-free, far below the national average of 26%.
#economic-factors
from 24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

If You Want To Make Six Figures, Move to These Counties in America

Wealth in America is unevenly distributed, heavily influenced by job markets, education, and housing costs.
from 24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Over 10 Million People Are Set to Move to This State

The U.S. will see significant state-level population changes by 2040, with some states growing and others declining.

If You Want To Make Six Figures, Move to These Counties in America

Wealth in America is unevenly distributed, heavily influenced by job markets, education, and housing costs.

Over 10 Million People Are Set to Move to This State

The U.S. will see significant state-level population changes by 2040, with some states growing and others declining.
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#demographics

This State's Population is Vanishing Before Our Eyes

Wyoming is currently the least populous state, but Vermont is predicted to become the smallest state by 2040 due to demographic trends.

Burning Man Continues to Get More Queer, Wealthier, Majority Female

Burning Man 2023 saw demographic changes with a record number of virgins and a shift towards a majority female population.

This State's Population is Vanishing Before Our Eyes

Wyoming is currently the least populous state, but Vermont is predicted to become the smallest state by 2040 due to demographic trends.

Burning Man Continues to Get More Queer, Wealthier, Majority Female

Burning Man 2023 saw demographic changes with a record number of virgins and a shift towards a majority female population.
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This City Went from Prosperity to Post-Industrial Poverty

Economic disparities exist despite the U.S. being a wealthy nation, with Michigan having significant poverty challenges affecting 1.4 million residents.

U.S. cities see more post-pandemic population improvement, census shows

Charlotte, N.C. gained over 15,000 people from July 2022 to July 2023, part of a modest post-pandemic city rebound.

Why having accessible data is important. Here's how we dived into statistics to understand AAPI communities in Southern California

The Asian and Pacific Islander communities in Southern California are massive and ethnically diverse, with significant growth in recent years.

How Los Angeles County became home to the biggest AAPI communities in the country

Asian Americans are the fastest growing population in the United States.

It's official: Brazil is now more mixed than white

Discovery of racial identity through personal and collective processes
Shift in Brazilian society with mestizos now surpassing whites as the largest racial group

Berkeleyside wins 3 awards for outstanding journalism

Berkeleyside reporters Ally Markovich and Nico Savidge won three awards for excellence in journalism from the San Francisco Press Club.
Markovich placed second in feature and profile writing, while Savidge took third place in the news category.
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