‘Distressing’ Number Of Young People Leaving Massachusetts For The South, City Survey Finds
A survey by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce reveals a concerning trend of young residents considering leaving the region, with nearly 26% of those aged 20–30 likely to move within five years. Southern states are the most popular destination for those planning to leave Massachusetts, driven by concerns over housing costs, job availability, and public safety. While overall life satisfaction remains high, it has declined since 2023, prompting state officials to cite cost of living as a key factor in outmigration.
- ▪26% of young Greater Boston residents aged 20–30 surveyed in 2026 said they might leave the area within five years.
- ▪Of those planning to leave for another state, 46% are drawn to Southeastern and Southwestern states.
- ▪Job availability, rent costs, public safety, and home ownership are the top concerns for likely leavers.
- ▪Life satisfaction among young residents in Greater Boston dropped 10% between 2023 and 2026, though it remains at 79%.
- ▪Massachusetts ranked fifth among states losing residents in 2025, with 33,340 people leaving that year.
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US ‘Distressing’ Number Of Young People Leaving Massachusetts For The South, City Survey Finds John Oyewale Contributor May 05, 2026 11:42 AM ET May 05, 2026 11:42 AM ET John Oyewale Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); A worrying number of young residents of Greater Boston in Massachusetts are looking to leave the state, with southern states being the likeliest destinations, a new survey from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) indicates.
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