May 3, 2024

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California exodus reverses trend: Thousands move from Texas to ‘Golden State’

California exodus reverses trend: Thousands move from Texas to ‘Golden State’
Researchers highlight demographic countercurrent as economically prosperous Texans choose California’s innovation and culture despite housing crisis (REUTERS/Mike Blake)

He Big discharge In California, it led thousands of citizens to flee the state. San Francisco Bay From places like TexasBreaking the previous trend.

The most recent data from the US Census Bureau, however California Continues to see a net loss of residents TexasAbout 102 thousand people have been displaced Texas It also shows that during the 2021-2022 period, approximately 42 thousand Texans have chosen to move to the “Golden State”, representing the largest influx of citizens from one state to another in the country. CBS.

Pleasanton And Saint Joseph These are the places that have drawn these families to change, like the case of the Hallas, who moved from the suburbs of Dallas earlier in the year in search of mild climates and job opportunities in the tech industry. .

Despite the threatening expensive life CaliforniaThey found additional areas of potential use Public transport Enjoy the region’s diversity and environmental focus. Alison HalasRecently integrated into a technology company Saint JosephHighlighted how Content And this environment They play an important role in Californian life, noting that despite the high prices of gasoline, their family is happy and adapted to the region’s cultural milieu.

Abby RiceSenior Research Manager Bay Area Council Economic InstituteHe advocated for people who moved to Texas for remote work during the pandemic to return and create jobs in emerging industries. Artificial Intelligence (AI)contributing to the increase in Texans moving to San Francisco BayA center of technological innovation.

In turn, he pointed out CBS The affordability crisis and people with incomes below US$100,000 struggle to make ends meet in big cities in the Gulf or the South. CaliforniaAs a catalyst for this shift in population dynamics.

Remote work reverses migration to states with booming industries and lower costs of living (REUTERS/Carlos Barria)

The phenomenon of California evacuation, long synonymous with departure, revealed the nuances that the story of the Hallas family is an example of this turn. They reaffirm their pride as Texans, but also admit to a greater enjoyment and adaptation to the Californian cultural environment, which marks the beginning of a new chapter for them in the “Golden State.”

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These domestic migrant flows continue to shape the demographic and cultural landscape of both California and Texas, demonstrating the complexity and constant evolution in the immigration decisions of American populations.