Young adults in these cities are thinking about leaving

Data: Gensler; Chart: Axios VisualsBaltimore; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Miami have relatively high shares of childless young adults thinking about packing up and leaving, a new survey finds.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.By the numbers: Baltimore tops the list, with about 62% of young adults saying they're "likely" or "very likely" to leave town.That's followed by Charlotte (about 58%), Miami (52%) and Detroit (52%).The other side: San Diego (about 27%), Boston (28%) and Chicago (36%) have comparatively small shares of young adults with an eye towards the exit.How it works: That's based on Gensler survey data covering about 2,200 residents aged 18-34 with no children across 27 major U.S cities and conducted between July and November 2024.The question was open-ended, with no particular time frame on when respondents were thinking about moving.The findings are part of a broader report from the design and architecture firm's research wing, City Pulse 2025: The Magnetic City, an annual dive into how city residents feel about a host of issues.Between the lines: Young people with no kids — a particularly mobile demographic — think about moving cities for a variety of reasons, including career growth, cost of living and more.What they're saying: Gensler's researchers thought the factors that attract people to cities in the first place would be the same that kept them there, but that wasn't the case."What gets people to stay is less tangible, much more intangible," Sofia Song, global leader of cities research at Gensler's Research Institute, tells Axios."It's about emotional connection. It's about being engaged in your city, feeling pride in your city, as well as having this growing sense of belonging."💬 Thought bubble, from Axios San Diego's Kate Murphy: "Of course nobody wants to leave this city and the laid-back, outdoor lifestyle it offers.""It's just a matter of whether you can afford to stay."

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