Posted 12/5/2023, 5:37:30 PM
Over Half a Million New Yorkers Fled the State in 2022, With Florida the Top Destination
- Over half a million New Yorkers (545,500) moved out of the state in 2022 seeking lower costs of living
- Top destinations were Florida (91K), New Jersey (75K), Connecticut (51K), and Pennsylvania (45K)
- Least popular states were Wyoming, Montana, Iowa, and Mississippi - each gaining less than 500 New Yorkers
- Main reasons for leaving were better quality of life, lower costs, more space, work flexibility, and proximity to family
- New York had a net loss of 244K residents in 2022 despite more people moving there than any year in the last decade