Nearly 4 in 10 young Seattleites say they’re likely to move

Nearly 4 in 10 young, childless Seattleites are thinking about packing up and moving, a new survey finds.

  • As it turns out, that’s a smaller share than in many big cities.

Why it matters: Lots of young people considering a move can signal bigger issues for any given city, like a lack of perceived job opportunities or affordable housing, Axios’ Alex Fitzpatrick writes.

State of play: In Seattle, just under 40% of young adults say they’re “likely” or “very likely” to leave town.

  • That’s based on Gensler survey data covering about 2,200 residents aged 18-34 with no children across 27 major U.S cities, conducted between July and November…

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