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When Phoenix millennials leave here' s where they go

Note: The analysis includes U.S. Social Security Number holders born 1984–1992 measuring their childhood locations at age 16 and young adult locations at age 26; Data: , et al., 2022, ""; Chart: Skye Witley/AxiosAbout 76% of people who were born in Phoenix between 1984 and 1992 and raised here stayed in adulthood.Those who did leave tended to stay fairly close to home, with Los Angeles as the top destination. State of play: Axios Phoenix looked at a of census migration data comparing where Phoenix residents lived at age 16 with where they had moved by 26. Yes, but: The data measures where millennials moved only up to 2018 and does not reflect moving trends that have occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Details: The average young Phoenix resident who did leave moved to a city 224 miles away, 43 miles farther than the national average.2.5% moved to Tucson or Flagstaff.Seattle and San Diego were also popular destinations. Why it matters: The migration patterns of young people can help us understand regional labor markets nationwide, with comings and goings reflecting where opportunity is, according to a by the bureau and Harvard University. The other side: We're getting more young people moving to Phoenix than we're losing.The top out-of-state cities from where young people move to Phoenix were Los Angeles; Gallup, New Mexico; Chicago; Detroit and Las Vegas. Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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