Many Seattle residents are considering leaving the state due to increased home prices and public safety concerns, according to a recent poll conducted by The Seattle Times and Suffolk University.
One-third of Seattle, Washington, residents have “seriously considered moving from the city,” the Times reported. Of the residents who said they are thinking about leaving, 37% cited housing costs and 34% cited public safety as reasons for the consideration.
Approximately 65% of residents that considered leaving said the city’s progress on addressing homelessness has worsened, according to the Times. Additionally, 60% rated the quality of education as poor.