PA a top State for Economic Mobility! (Pittsburgh, York: live, professionals)

[Blackbeauty212]

While not conclusive this research leads me to believe the Burgh itself is becoming more Transient as its economy becomes more defined by Eds/Meds/Tech/Financial/Energy and less by Manufacturing.

In Pennsylvania, the average earnings growth of residents rose by 20 percent, with 32 percent of workers experiencing upward financial mobility.

“The fact that different states’ residents experience different rates of mobility really does show that where you live matters,” said Erin Currier, a project manager for the study. “As policy makers and others seek to promote the American dream for everyone, these are compelling data to keep in mind.”
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Pennsylvania is one of eight states with better-than-average economic mobility - Pittsburgh Business Times

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[BrianTH]

There is really nothing more important than this topic when it comes to attracting people to an area. Amenities, local culture, and so on are all nice, but the thing people care most about is whether they will have a chance to work to improve their circumstances.

[WhoIsStanwix?]

Originally Posted by BrianTH

There is really nothing more important than this topic when it comes to attracting people to an area. Amenities, local culture, and so on are all nice, but the thing people care most about is whether they will have a chance to work to improve their circumstances.

And I will add, to be around people who are doing the same. Nothing scared me more than moving to pittsburgh thinking that I might not be able to find young up and coming professionals to hang with. While i haven't had tons of success, I've been pleasantly surprised by the variety of personalities I've encountered so far.

[Evergrey]

Why Some States Are More Economically Mobile Than Others - Jobs & Economy - The Atlantic Cities

Why Some States Are More Economically Mobile Than Others

* Richard Florida

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According to an important new study from the Economic Mobility Project at the Pew Center on the States, economic mobility varies by geography within the United States as well. The map above shows that economic mobility is highest in the New England and the mid-atlantic states, especially New York, New Jersey, and Maryland. The states where residents experience the least economic mobility are all in the south, with Louisiana, Oklahoma, and South Carolina scoring at the bottom.

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[gualm]

In Pittsburgh I think it is based on the racial group your in. For the black population upward mobility and opportunity have basically remained flat.. If your young and white - go for it..