Redfin Survey Question: Which of the following reflect reasons why you are likely to move in the next year?
| Want more space | 31.2% | 27.8% | 33.9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade to better home or neighborhood | 25.4% | 24.0% | 27.1% |
| For lower overall cost of living | 21.6% | 18.9% | 23.5% |
| For lower rental/home prices | 17.6% | 11.4% | 22.2% |
| Concern for safety/crime | 17.5% | 20.4% | 16.3% |
| To be with or nearer to family | 14.0% | 15.6% | 12.9% |
| Concern for natural disasters or climate risks in my previous area including heat, drought, flooding, fire, smoke or poor air quality. | 13.7% | 17.4% | 10.6% |
| For lower property taxes | 11.0% | 12.9% | 9.2% |
| Family changes (i.e. child care, plans to have children, death or divorce) | 10.3% | 11.7% | 9.0% |
| For better weather | 9.0% | 12.0% | 6.7% |
| To live in an area with more highly rated schools | 8.8% | 12.6% | 7.6% |
| For lower insurance costs | 8.7% | 9.9% | 7.8% |
| Move for a new job or job relocation | 8.3% | 7.8% | 7.3% |
| For a shorter commute | 8.1% | 8.7% | 6.7% |
| Other, Please specify: | 7.7% | 4.8% | 9.8% |
| To live in an area where my views are better aligned with the political majority | 6.9% | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Downsizing/want less space | 6.7% | 10.8% | 4.3% |
| For lower homeowners’ association dues | 6.5% | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| To be in an area that is more ethnically/racially diverse | 6.4% | 8.1% | 4.9% |
| For lower childcare costs | 5.9% | 7.8% | 3.7% |