01-31-2021, 08:59 PM
Hawaii has been experiencing a net population decrease...
The numbers for 2020 aren't in yet, but it's possible the state may have gained residents last year:
A booming housing market
For years Hawaii has lost more residents than it gains. Many people, especially young adults, are driven away by the lack of job prospects, the scarcity of affordable housing, and the fact that Hawaii has the nation’s lowest average wage when adjusted for the exorbitant cost of living.
While it’s not yet clear if the wave of new pandemic residents has fully reversed this trend, the evidence of a shift is clearly visible in the housing market, where realtors say demand has soared.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021...ocating-covid-19
The numbers for 2020 aren't in yet, but it's possible the state may have gained residents last year:
A booming housing market
For years Hawaii has lost more residents than it gains. Many people, especially young adults, are driven away by the lack of job prospects, the scarcity of affordable housing, and the fact that Hawaii has the nation’s lowest average wage when adjusted for the exorbitant cost of living.
While it’s not yet clear if the wave of new pandemic residents has fully reversed this trend, the evidence of a shift is clearly visible in the housing market, where realtors say demand has soared.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021...ocating-covid-19
