Reasons for Staying
Americans say community, housing, and cost of living are the primary reasons they are not moving.
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42%
Community
43%
Cost of living (excluding housing)
38%
Housing
37%
Healthcare access
27%
Employment opportunities
24%
Public safety
23%
Population density
20%
Warmer climate
19%
Air quality and green space
16%
Education opportunities
12%
COVID-19 response
10%
Arts culture and entertainment
9%
Transportation infrastructure
9%
Social service programs
6%