"What gets people to stay is less tangible, much more intangible,"
"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."
"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."
About 62% of young, childless adults in Baltimore say they are likely or very likely to leave, followed by Charlotte (58%), Miami (52%) and Detroit (52%). San Diego (27%), Boston (28%) and Chicago (36%) show lower shares inclined to leave. The results derive from a Gensler survey of roughly 2,200 residents aged 18–34 across 27 U.S. cities conducted July–November 2024 using an open-ended question with no specified time frame. Mobility among childless young adults is driven by career opportunities, cost of living and other practical factors, while retention depends more on emotional connection, civic engagement, local pride and belonging. Laid-back lifestyle matters but affordability often determines whether residents can stay.
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