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Thirty-three percent of residents want to move to another state, according to the average of the 50 state responses. Seventeen states come close to that 50-state average. Another 16 are above the average range, including three showing an especially high desire to move. In fact, in these three -- Illinois, Connecticut, and Maryland -- roughly as many residents want to leave as want to stay.
Illinois tops the list of people who want the hell out, Montana and Hawaii tops the list of people who want to stay. Lots of interesting info at link.
That is a surprising statistic for Maryland. The state's population has been growing steadily every year and it's now the 5th most densely populated in the United States. Maryland is also the richest state by income.
It would be interesting to learn about the socioeconomic status of those who say they want to leave.
That is a surprising statistic for Maryland. The state's population has been growing steadily every year and it's now the 5th most densely populated in the United States. Maryland is also the richest state by income.
It would be interesting to learn about the socioeconomic status of those who say they want to leave.
It's the middle class. Maryland, Connecticut, & Illinois are high tax, high regulation states, which greatly favor the top 0.5% while totally screwing the middle class the most.
Very misleading title. The poll asks “Regardless of whether you plan to move, if you had the opportunity, would you like to move to another state, or would you rather remain in your current state?”
I mean I'm not planning or looking to leave Chicago, but I would answer yes, regardless of if I plan on it, if I had an opportunity would I move to another state would I? Sure - why not try something new? You only live once.
I think that would explain that even the lowest state still had a 33% "yes" answer. Doesn't mean they WANT to leave their state, just that they're open to trying a new one.
Very misleading title. The poll asks “Regardless of whether you plan to move, if you had the opportunity, would you like to move to another state, or would you rather remain in your current state?”
I mean I'm not planning or looking to leave Chicago, but I would answer yes, regardless of if I plan on it, if I had an opportunity would I move to another state would I? Sure - why not try something new? You only live once.
I think that would explain that even the lowest state still had a 33% "yes" answer. Doesn't mean they WANT to leave their state, just that they're open to trying a new one.
Lowest state was 23%. So are you saying that those in Hawaii, where 77% wouldn't move if given the opportunity, are just not open to new opportunities?
Very misleading title. The poll asks “Regardless of whether you plan to move, if you had the opportunity, would you like to move to another state, or would you rather remain in your current state?”
I mean I'm not planning or looking to leave Chicago, but I would answer yes, regardless of if I plan on it, if I had an opportunity would I move to another state would I? Sure - why not try something new? You only live once.
I think that would explain that even the lowest state still had a 33% "yes" answer. Doesn't mean they WANT to leave their state, just that they're open to trying a new one.
Exactly. This reminds me of the other thread, citing some study that showed the majority of people never leave the state or metro where they were born and grew up.
C-D does not reflect reality. Never has, never will.
Exactly. This reminds me of the other thread, citing some study that showed the majority of people never leave the state or metro where they were born and grew up.
C-D does not reflect reality. Never has, never will.
Gallup poll. I didn't make this up. This was a gallup poll and article linked in the OP. I guess you are free to call them wrong if you wish.
Nobody is saying the poll is wrong. The poll is unrealistic. It's one thing to say you'd LIKE to do something. It's quite another to actually do it.
Would I love to live in Europe? Sure. Will I ever live in Europe? Nope. Not at this stage in my life.
But that's the point. You're looking at practicality. This study is looking at desire. It's more about the psychology of things.
Where I live currently, I would only like to live elsewhere under very strict circumstances. I'd say 5% probability of moving, if all "obligational" variables are removed.
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