Why no one wants to leave San Diego

Driving the news: About 76% San Diego residents say they’re either “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with the city, per a newly released survey by the Gensler Research Institute.

  • That’s the second-highest share among major U.S. cities.
  • The survey also found less than a third of our young adults are looking to move — one of the lowest shares nationally.

Between the lines: “Satisfaction” is broad, but offers a decent vibe check on how people feel about everything from job prospects and housing costs to safety and access to quality health care.

  • While affordability is a major challenge, San Diego’s violent crime rates have been falling for years,…

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