Fleeing California: 40% Of Residents Mulling Departure; Millennials, Gen Z-ers Already Bailing
By Joseph Curl
If California is so great, how come 40% of the state’s residents are actively considering leaving?
That’s what a recent poll found. And nearly a third of the flight risks said their desire to leave is fueled by the state’s liberal politics, according to a new poll of more than 1,350 people compiled by a consortium of California nonprofits.
“California’s deep political divides were also evident in residents’ outlook on the state’s direction,” the Daily Mail reported. “Among Republicans, a staggering 83 percent said it was on the wrong track, while only around 20 percent of Democrats agreed.”
But mostly, Californians are worried about the economy.
“Satisfaction with the state economy has dropped 12 points since 2020, including 5 points since last year. Residents are largely dissatisfied with the cost of their healthcare, the amount they pay for their home, and the cost of everyday living expenses (18% satisfied, 81% dissatisfied),” the pollsters wrote.