The article explores the stark employment contrast between the Inland Empire and San Jose, driven primarily by housing affordability issues. The Inland Empire ranks highest in the nation for worker-job mismatch, boasting 2.2 million workers but only 1.7 million available jobs, creating a surplus of 531,000 workers. Many residents commute to coastal cities for better opportunities, influenced by the lower median home prices in the Inland Empire compared to nearby regions like Los Angeles and San Diego, as well as lower wages. This situation exemplifies the complexities of regional job markets in context of housing pressures.
Inland Empire has 2.2 million workers but only 1.7 million jobs, leading to a surplus of 531,000 workers, the highest mismatch in the nation.
Most surplus workers crowd freeways every workday, leaving the Inland Empire for jobs in coastal employment hubs, highlighting a significant housing affordability issue.
The median home price in the Inland Empire is $609,000, a bargain compared to neighboring markets, which exacerbates the workforce imbalance.
The Inland Empire's median wage is $48,000, lower than neighboring regions, indicating that disparities in pay and housing drive commuting patterns.
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