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125,000 New Yorkers Relocate to Florida, Boosting Economy

5/3/2025

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In a striking trend, over 125,000 New Yorkers made the leap to Florida between 2017 and 2022, bringing nearly $14 billion in income with them, mainly to Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. The pandemic, rising costs, and a desire for a better quality of life fueled this migration, even as New York faced a population dip before recent recovery efforts.

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Story summary

In a striking trend, over 125,000 New Yorkers made the leap to Florida between 2017 and 2022, bringing nearly $14 billion in income with them, mainly to Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. The pandemic, rising costs, and a desire for a better quality of life fueled this migration, even as New York faced a population dip before recent recovery efforts.