Coronavirus may prompt migration out of American cities

[Chris]

I live on the outskirts of San Antonio, way to close for my liking.

Coronavirus may prompt migration out of American cities

Nearly one-third of Americans are considering moving to a less densely populated area because of the novel coronavirus outbreak, according to a Harris Poll survey released Thursday.

The big picture: "Space now means something more than square feet," Harris Poll CEO John Gerzema said. "Already beset by high rents and clogged streets, the virus is now forcing urbanites to consider social distancing as a lifestyle."

By the numbers: 39% of urban dwellers said the COVID-19 crisis has prompted them to consider leaving for a less crowded place, according to the survey of 2,050 U.S. adults from April 25-27,

• 18- to-34-year-olds were more likely than other age groups to say they're considering a move.
• Urban residents (43%) were more likely than suburban (26%) and rural (21%) residents to report having recently browsed real estate websites for homes or apartments to rent or buy, per the survey.
• Yes, but: Alarm over coronavirus is high in rural areas, too — 77% of rural residents reported they are very or somewhat concerned about themselves or a loved one being exposed to COVID-19.

To consider: City growth slows...Remote work normalized...Spreading out

[Mister D]

That would be good for the country.

[Chris]

It will probably bring people closer together again.

[Mister D]

It will probably bring people closer together again.

Or help revitalize areas that have lost population.

[Captdon]

That would be good for the country.

No, it means the dicks in the city will come my way and screw my place up.

[Mister D]

No, it means the dicks in the city will come my way and screw my place up.

Or the kids out your way won't have as much desire to relocate.

[Captdon]

Or the kids out your way won't have as much desire to relocate.

No, we don't want any of them. We adults don't want them.