Is there upper class White Flight out of California? (Los Angeles: upper-class, sale)

[Dave Coe]

White flight has been a major trend in California. Much of it has been class based with the working and middle class leaving. The trend is accelerating with retirees.

I have never seen statistics that break down data by both ethnic and economic demographics. I have seen some economic data showing most of the inflow from other states is in the upper bracket while those leaving are middle and lower income.

Is California still a desirable destination for upper class Whites?

[saibot]

If you're asking if people with a high income, who presumably therefore have no trouble with the COL of California, are leaving in appreciable numbers, the answer is no. Coastal California is still a very desirable location for the rich.

In my nearly 50 years in Orange County, I can think of very few high-income people who have left the state, although a great many who were financially struggling, retiring, or just starting in their careers have gone elsewhere.

[silverkris]

Originally Posted by Dave Coe

White flight has been a major trend in California. Much of it has been class based with the working and middle class leaving. The trend is accelerating with retirees.

I have never seen statistics that break down data by both ethnic and economic demographics. I have seen some economic data showing most of the inflow from other states is in the upper bracket while those leaving are middle and lower income.

Is California still a desirable destination for upper class Whites?

It makes no difference to me. The SF Bay Area is my home, period. People can come and go all they want.
Why am I not surprised you're still at this, trying to racialize such an issue?

[Bert_from_back_East]

I presume there is a statistically significant proportion of upper-class non-Hispanic whites who move out of California.

Based on all of the wealthy, Mainline Protestant church congregations on Lincoln Road, I would start with Paradise Valley, AZ.

Also, I personally knew about a half-dozen wealthy, Jewish ex-Californians while I was living in Boca Raton, FL many years ago.

[Vic Romano]

Originally Posted by Dave Coe

White flight has been a major trend in California. Much of it has been class based with the working and middle class leaving. The trend is accelerating with retirees.

I have never seen statistics that break down data by both ethnic and economic demographics. I have seen some economic data showing most of the inflow from other states is in the upper bracket while those leaving are middle and lower income.

Is California still a desirable destination for upper class Whites?

Geez, all you do is opine about the flight of white folk, and you never make any sense. You trying to find data to back your opinions?

http://www.city-data.com/forum/san-f...-east-bay.html

[Astral_Weeks]

Originally Posted by Bert_from_back_East

I presume there is a statistically significant proportion of upper-class non-Hispanic whites who move out of California.

Based on all of the wealthy, Mainline Protestant church congregations on Lincoln Road, I would start with Paradise Valley, AZ.

Also, I personally knew about a half-dozen wealthy, Jewish ex-Californians while I was living in Boca Raton, FL many years ago.

You running regressions there Bert? The answer is just the opposite of what you are suggesting.

Low-income folks moving out, high-income folks moving in.

The residents with lower income are moving to states like Texas, Nevada and Arizona. And more of those with higher incomes were coming into California from states like New York, Illinois, and New Jersey.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com...htmlstory.html

[Drewjdeg]

A lot of people I know that have graduated with STEM degrees have left the Midwest for Silicon Valley or Los Angeles. They're all white and upper-middle class.

That's only anecdotal though.

[ysr_racer]

Originally Posted by Astral_Weeks

Low-income folks moving out, high-income folks moving in.

Great, time to raise the rents

[BeauCharles]

The non-Hispanic white population in California has dropped over two million since 1990. I imagine some are upper income.

[ikoolu]

from my limited circle of friends and we are what i would say upper middle class - i left in April another in June - another in Aug and two more getting ready to sale and move

yea it think there is something to it - houses are at almost historic levels - stocks and 401k up 30% in two years - the crap with the illegals and tax this and put a fee on that - those that can are leaving - we could have stayed but why would i - traffic, have to speak foreign languages in lots of places, poor, sick welfare, trash , homeless, beggars on more and more street

i said f off to Jerry - and you are not getting any more from me -