"Most notably from the report has been the departure of lower-income adults, with a net loss of 532,000 individuals over the past 10 years, more than 10% of California's of lower-income adult population. The migration away from the Golden State is due to an array of factors including employment, housing or family. But since 2015, housing costs has been one of the biggest reasons reported for leaving."
"About 34% of Californians have seriously considered leaving the state because of high housing costs and 21% have thought of leaving because of the lack of well-paying jobs, according to the statewide survey. Those who do leave the state have found their greener pastures. About half of those who left reported buying a house. Only one-third of those moving to California were able to do so."
Since 2001, California has lost more residents to other states than it has gained. Out-migration surged during the pandemic, producing net losses across almost every demographic and socioeconomic group. Lower-income adults experienced the largest decline, with a net loss of 532,000 people—more than 10% of that population over the past decade. Migration decisions reflect employment, housing, and family factors, with housing costs a major driver since 2015. Survey results show about 34% of residents seriously considered leaving due to housing costs and 21% because of the lack of well-paying jobs. Many who left purchased homes; newcomers were less likely to buy.
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