California's inflow of new residents last year tumbled to historic lows, with only 422,075 people moving in, resulting in a mere 1.09 percent of its population.
The large dip of 11 percent below 2022's figures indicates that affordability concerns and dissatisfaction with California's progressive politics are scaring off potential newcomers.
Despite California's culture and climate allure, its dead-last attraction rate shows a significant shift in how appealing the state has become for new residents.
While interstate moves overall dropped by 8 percent across the U.S., California's decline highlights broader trends affecting major states, including an exodus driven by economic factors.
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