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1 in 3 Seattle residents is considering leaving, and a poll reveals why (www.seattletimes.com)
submitted 1 year ago by kinther to c/seattle
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[–] kirishoru 23 points 1 year ago (1 children)

TL;DR Cost of living and crime

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

You're the best, thanks

[–] reversebananimals 10 points 1 year ago

Survey results because clickbait titles like this are annoying.

Sample size: 500 Seattle residents

"In the past year, have you seriously considered moving from the city?"

  • Yes: 33%
  • No: 67%
  • Undecided: 0%
  • Refused to Answer: 0%

Which of the following four reasons is the biggest factor in your thinking about moving away?

  • Housing costs: 37%
  • Public safety: 34%
  • Politics: 15%
  • Undecided: 8%
  • Refused to answer: 2%
[–] Baines 5 points 1 year ago

curios to see stats on post move satisfaction vs resulting location