49 American States People Are Leaving and the States They Are Choosing Instead

The Bay State may bask in the glory of prestigious educational institutions and idyllic coastal towns, but its charm comes at a steep price, making it one of the nation’s least affordable places to call home. With a median home value surpassing $545,000, as revealed by Zillow, urban centers like Boston push that financial hurdle even higher. This starkly contrasts the national average, currently resting at $293,349 according to the Zillow Home Value Index.

For those fleeing Massachusetts, the top motivations are jobs, family, and retirement. Many people seek refuge in less crowded locales with remote job prospects and closer family ties. As local resident Thomas Griffin notes on Quora, gentrification drives rent prices skyward, creating a mismatch with the academic environment and leaving students struggling to find affordable housing.