A significant portion of Empire State residents, approximately 37%, are considering leaving New York within the next five years. This exodus stems from a perceived decline in the state’s economy and livability, with over 7.4 million New Yorkers planning to seek a new abode elsewhere. Notably, Republicans and non-enrolled voters are more likely to relocate, with 46% and 43% respectively expressing such intentions.
Once a thriving metropolis, San Francisco now teeters on the brink of collapse due to a plummeting housing market, soaring commercial vacancies, and a deteriorating social fabric. Market prices have nosedived, leaving homeowners fleeing with massive losses. The city’s decline is attributed to failed leadership, rampant drug use, and a lack of pragmatism, leading experts to predict further mismanagement and a grim outlook.
