Young people are moving out of Massachusetts at high rates seeking job opportunities, more affordable housing, and more. How is outward migration impacting the state and what could we do to get people to stay? Neil Whitteredge, who recently moved from Massachusetts to North Carolina, joined Crystal Haynes to discuss the pros and cons, along with Boston Indicators Research Associate Peter Ciurczak who added in some key research points.

00:00 - 00:40 Intro
00:40 - 1:50 Why are people leaving?
1:50 - 3:00 The impact on young people
3:00 - 3:50 Out migration in Massachusetts
3:50 - 6:00 Pros and cons
6:00 - 8:05 The housing crunch
8:05 - 11:03 Call to action?

Note: Ciurczak referenced a 2024 Zillow report on median home prices, not a 2022 report as mentioned in the segment.

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